when fall rolls around, it seems like everyone is running out to grab one of starbucks’ delicious + addictive pumpkin spice lattes. while they are undoubtedly good, spending $5 on one drink feels a little ridiculous, especially if you’re picking up a few every week. dropping $50 at starbucks each fall? no thank you. especially now that we can recreate the pumpkin spice latte at home.
surprisingly, these are not difficult at all to make + are, i think, even more delectable than starbucks’ version. how fantastic are these? they’re so delicious that i carried mine around like a precious gem, cooing at it. they’re so delicious that my non-coffee-drinking honey even tried it, proclaiming, ‘wow, this is really good … for a coffee drink’ (that might not seem like much, but trust me, it is). absolutely give these a try – i promise, you will not be disappointed.
this insanely yummy wonderdrink is also amazing when chilled. i made enough for two large lattes, so i drank one on the spot, then chilled the other. i’m drinking my iced pumpkin spice latte as i type + it is heaven in a glass.
note: for the health-conscious, try using skim milk instead of whole, a sugar substitute in lieu of sugar, + omit the whipped cream – that will greatly reduce the fat / sugar in this drink.
pumpkin spice latte
makes two lattes, adapted from the kitchn
ingredients
2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons sugar or sugar subtitute
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 shots espresso (about 1/4 cup) or substitute 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffeedirections
in a saucepan combine milk, pumpkin + sugar, + cook on medium heat, stirring, until steaming. remove from heat, stir in vanilla + spice. transfer to a blender + process for 15 seconds until foamy. if you don’t have a blender, whisk the mixture well with a wire whisk.
pour into two mugs. add the espresso on top. optional: top with whipped cream + sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, or cinnamon.
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Oh this looks so good!! Gorgeous pictures.
thanks, erin! i’m still trying to get the hang of this camera/lighting thing. learning, definitely slowly, but learning!
I have been making TONS of these this season…SO much better then Starbucks. I use skim milk and agave…well and then I add whip cream, but whatever 😉
i agree – i like these better than the starbucks version. good choice on the skim milk + agave to add a bit of healthiness to it! they balance out the whipped cream! =)
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