Pumpkin Spice Latte

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Save yourself time and money with this easy homemade pumpkin spice latte recipe! Made with homemade pumpkin spice syrup, you can enjoy this festive fall coffee drink hot or iced!

Prep Time3

Total Time3

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: Serving

Calories: 213kcal

Author: Meredith

Ingredients

Pumpkin Spice Syrup*

1 Cup water
½ Cup brown sugar (light or dark)
½ Cup granulated sugar
⅓ Cup 100% pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmet
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Hot Pumpkin Spiced Latte

2-3 Tablespoons pumpkin spice syrup
2 shots espresso* (2 shots = 2 ounces = ¼ cup)
¾ Cup milk of choice, warmed (we use 2% or whole dairy milk)
optional (but recommended) toppings: whipped cream, dusting of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice

Iced Pumpkin Spiced Latte

ice
2-3 Tablespoons pumpkin spice syrup
2 shots espresso*, cooled to room temperature (2 shots = 2 ounces = ¼ cup)
¾ Cup milk of choice (we use 2% or whole dairy milk)
optional (but recommended) toppings: whipped cream, dusting of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

Hot Pumpkin Spiced Latte

If not already in your fridge, prepare the homemade pumpkin spice syrup (link to full process below) - this adds 10 minutes to your process
Add pumpkin spice syrup and warmed milk to a mug and stir to combine.
(If you added cold milk to your mug, simply microwave the milk and syrup in your microwave-safe mug for about 1 minute in your microwave to warm)
Pour hot espresso (or strongly brewed coffee) into the mug and stir.
Optionally (but recommended) top with whipped cream and a dusting of either cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. Enjoy!

Iced Pumpkin Spiced Latte

If not already in your fridge, prepare the homemade pumpkin spice syrup (link to full process below) - this adds 10 minutes to your process
Fill a tall glass with ice.
Pour the pumpkin spice syrup and milk over the ice and stir to combine.
Pour the cooled espresso (or strongly brewed coffee) into the mug.
(Didn't cool your espresso or coffee? It's ok, but your ice will melt faster and your drink won't be ask cold)
Optionally (but recommended) top with whipped cream and a dusting of either cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. Add a straw, sip, and enjoy!

Notes

*Full details on making homemade pumpkin spice syrup here.

*If using strongly brewed coffee instead of espresso, increase amount to ½ cup.

*Nutrition facts calculated with 2 Tablespoons of pumpkin syrup, 2% dairy milk, and 1 Tablespoon of whipped cream.

Variation: Make a Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino. Simply add all latte ingredients, reducing the amount of milk to ½ Cup, plus 1 cup of ice to a high speed blender and blend until smooth. Top with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to enjoy.

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