Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte
Updated Aug 23, 2025
This Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte is a copycat of the Starbucks with pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, coffee and milk.
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Homemade pumpkin spice lattes are the best!
I only really drink pumpkin spice lattes in the fall, but once September hits, I want one almost every day. Buying them at Starbucks adds up so fast, so I started making my own pumpkin spice latte at home. It uses real pumpkin, isn’t overloaded with sugar, and tastes better to me.
It has about half the calories and sugar of the coffee shop version, so I don’t think twice about pouring myself a second cup (might be girl math, here, but 2 is always better than 1…lol). It’s become my little fall habit blend it up, top it with whipped cream, and sit down with something warm to sip.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Pumpkin Spice Latte Ingredients
- Pumpkin purée: You’ll need a couple of tablespoons of pumpkin puree for this recipe. I like to use canned pumpkin, but you can also make your own pumpkin puree at home.
- Coffee: I used black coffee. Espresso also works great in this recipe. If you prefer a milder coffee taste, you can use a lighter-tasting coffee like a blonde roast.
- Pumpkin pie spice mix: You can easily make your own pumpkin pie spice at home with a simple recipe. Or you can buy it premixed at the store.
- Milk: I used almond milk because that’s what I had on hand, but you could use any kind of milk, such as whole milk, soy milk, or oat milk.
- Vanilla extract: Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.
- Sweetener: I use cane sugar to sweeten my latte, but you could use any kind of sweetener, such as honey, agave nectar, or stevia.
How to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon pumpkin purée
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice plus more for serving
- 1 ½ tablespoon cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups milk warmed
- ½ cup strong coffee or espresso
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Using a high speed blender add all the ingredients except for the coffee: pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, cane sugar, vanilla extract and milk. Blend until smooth and consistent. Then pour the hot coffee into the blender and blend again until it’s all mixed together – about 2 minutes all together.
- Pour the latte into two cups and garnish with whipped cream, pumpkin spice, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Tips
- No blender? An alternative technique is to simply mix everything in a saucepan on a stovetop and stir until it’s warm and completely blended.
- Make it ahead of time. This recipe can easily be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to two days. Simply blend and reheat when you’re ready to enjoy.
- Experiment with ingredient amounts. This is a pretty forgiving recipe, so if you want more or less of something, go for it! If you want more pumpkin flavor, add a little extra puree. If you want it sweeter, add a little extra sugar. Etc.
FAQs
This recipe makes enough for two drinks. You can store any leftovers in an airtight mason jar. Simply blend and reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave until warm. It will last about 24-48 hours in the fridge.
Yes, but it might become icy due to the milk and water in the coffee. If you want to freeze it, I recommend turning it into a frappe after.
For the creamiest latte, it’s best to use whole milk, but to reduce the calorie and fat content, you can use 1 or 2%. To make these vegan, use plant-based milk such as almond, coconut, or oat.
Comments
My autistic teen son is a pumpkin spice latte fiend and with it being a seasonal item, he was very sad Starbucks no longer had it. THANK YOU FOR SAVING THE DAY! This is an AMAZING copycat flavor-wise and I LOVE it’s so much more healthy. Thank you again for a wonderful recipe!
Aww, that makes me so happy to hear!! Thank you, Kels! So glad you and your son love the recipe!!
Delish! Made for Christmas day treat. I used my immersion blender because I’m too lazy to dig out my blender -worked perfectly.
Oh that’s so perfect! I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Merry Christmas!
Hi. Thank you for the recipe. Can you, please, share what those double wall mugs are? I love the shape. Also, every recipe you post that I try works. Thank you.
Thank you so much, Yuliya! The double wall glasses are from Tea Forte, here’s the link: https://amzlink.to/az0n6HduiEG0y
My boys and I love it. Thank you for posting it.
Amazing! So happy you and your boys love it, thank you!!
good
So happy you liked it!
I love a nice pumpkin spice latte but this was just gross.
Sorry it didn’t turn out how you had hoped, Peyton. What did you dislike, specifically?
Delish!! Thanks for this!
Glad you enjoyed it!
how many espresso shots equates to half a cup?
One shot of espresso is usually equal to about 1 ounce, so a half cup would be 4 standard espresso shots.
I’m sure it would be just as tasty cold?
Yes! Just blend everything together and pour over ice.
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