Pumpkin Spiced Latte
Make this quintessential fall favorite recipe in less than 10 minutes at home. And guess what ? You probably have all the ingredients !
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup milk any
- 1-2 tbsp pumpkin puree see recipe notes
- 1-2 tbsp sugar / maple syrup adjust the sweetness as per your taste
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla essence
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice plus more for sprinkling, see recipe notes for alternative
- 1/4 cup expresso or strong brewed coffee
- Whipped cream to garnish optional
Instructions
- Add milk, pumpkin puree, and sugar to a saucepan. Heat over medium heat. Heat until hot, but do not boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and the coffee.
- Pour the mixture into a mug. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.
Notes
- Milk: This drink tastes best with whole milk, but you can substitute with 2 % or skim milk. Any non-dairy milk will also work.
- Sugar: You can adjust the sweetness as per your liking. You can also use a sugar substitute.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend: You can buy pumpkin pie spice at a local grocery store. Or make it at home by mixing the following spices in a spice jar: 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon + 2 teaspoons ground ginger + 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg + 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend Substitute: Pumpkin pie spice has a large percentage of cinnamon, so you can also use just cinnamon as a substitute. It won’t have nearly the complexity of the other spices, but it works.
- For very yound kids, if you prefer to skip real coffee/expresso, feel free to substitute it with 1/4 teaspoon of decaf instant coffee powder. Add it along with milk in the first step.
- More Pumpkin Flavor: Some of you might prefer a stronger pumpkin flavor. Just add an extra tablespoon of pumpkin puree. Keep experimenting until you find the right intensity of pumpkin flavor.