Healthy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte w/ Almond Milk

Nothing says fall quite like a healthy, homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte! This lighter version, made with almond milk and naturally sweetened, delivers a double pumpkin punch thanks to pumpkin purée and pumpkin pie spice. It’s creamy, cozy, delicious, and way better than Starbucks. Use espresso, strong brewed coffee, or skip the caffeine to make a kid-friendly pumpkin spice treat.

There’s just something about that first cozy sip of a pumpkin spice latte that feels like fall in a mug. But instead of running to the coffee shop, I love making this lighter homemade version right at home. It’s creamy, perfectly spiced, and made with real pumpkin, not a sugary syrup. 

I’d much rather sip on something made with real ingredients than load up on artificial sweeteners. Those fake sugars might be calorie-free, but they completely throw off your taste buds, and honestly, I just don’t want chemicals in my coffee. That’s why I love making this latte at home with simple, wholesome ingredients, almond milk, pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and just a drizzle of maple syrup. It’s naturally sweet, cozy, and still feels like a treat without being over the top.

And the best part? It only takes about 10 minutes. Trust me, once you try it, you’ll wonder why you ever paid $6 at the coffee shop.

Ingredients You’ll Need

With a short list of ingredients, you can whip up a pumpkin spice latte that’s velvety, spiced just right, and naturally sweetened. No sugar overload here, just real, feel-good flavor! Here’s everything you’ll need:

• Almond milk: Unsweetened works best so you can control the sweetness. Swap with oat, cashew, or dairy milk, whatever you love most. If you’ve got the time, try my homemade almond milk!
• Pumpkin purée: Canned is quick and easy (just make sure it’s pure pumpkin, not pie filling). Homemade purée works too if you’ve got it.
• Maple syrup: Adds natural sweetness with a cozy, fall vibe. You can also use honey, agave, or your favorite sweetener.
• Pumpkin pie spice: A quick way to get all the warm spices in one go. No blend? To make 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice, mix 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, a generous pinch of ground nutmeg, a generous pinch of ground ginger, and a small pinch of ground cloves or allspice.
• Vanilla extract: Rounds out the flavor and makes it taste like the coffee shop version. A little goes a long way!
• Coffee or espresso: Strongly brewed coffee works well, but espresso gives you that true latte flavor. Skip the caffeine and use decaffeinated coffee for a kid-friendly version.
• Fresh grated nutmeg: Optional but so good! A pinch on top before serving makes it feel extra special.

How To Make A Pumpkin Spice Latte

Good news, making your own PSL is way easier than you think. With only a few quick steps and less than 10 minutes, you’ll have a creamy, spiced latte ready to enjoy. Here’s how:

Recipe tips

• Looking for other ways to use up the pumpkin puree? Whip up my pumpkin protein pancakes, pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies or a pumpkin breakfast smoothie!
• You can skip the blender and just stir the coffee straight into the pot, though blending gives the latte a little extra frothy top that makes it feel extra special.

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Healthy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte w/ Almond Milk

Nothing says fall quite like a healthy, homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte! This lighter version, made with almond milk and naturally sweetened, delivers a double pumpkin punch thanks to pumpkin purée and pumpkin pie spice. It’s creamy, cozy, delicious, and way better than Starbucks. Use espresso, strong brewed coffee, or skip the caffeine to make a kid-friendly pumpkin spice treat.

Course: BREAKFAST, DIET, drinks

Cuisine: American, dairy free, Paleo

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Author: Dani Spies

Prep Time2 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Total Time7 minutes mins

Servings: 1 serving

Calories: 88kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond milk
• 2 tbsp. pumpkin puree canned or fresh
• 2 tsp. maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee or 2 shots of espresso
• Fresh grated nutmeg optional

Instructions

• Combine almond milk, pumpkin, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla in a small saucepan over a medium low heat. Whisk everything together and as soon as the milk begins to simmer, shut off the heat and transfer the milk mixture to a blender.
  
• Add a cup of strong brewed coffee to the blender and blend for 10 seconds or until light and frothy.*
• Pour into your favorite mug. Top with fresh nutmeg and enjoy!
  

Notes

*You can also add the coffee right to the pot and skip the blender but the blender does add a bit of extra froth to the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4600IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 328mg | Iron: 0.9mg