How Can I Make My Pumpkin Spice Latte Taste Better?
I just LOVE the fall. Scarves, boots, fall colors, and
I just absolutely adore a pumpkin spice latte on a fall day, curled up watching a movie, or sitting on the front porch watching the leaves fall.
Or walking around a park with a pumpkin spice latte and a great friend. That’s a combination that warms the soul for sure!!!
When Autumn strikes, it doesn’t take long for all the coffee shops to start making delicious Pumpkin Spice Lattes, and Starbucks is known for its deliciousness.
The problem is, they can be SUPER pricey and you have to leave the house to go get one (Yuck… cold, lines, lots of strangers, bleh!!!).
If you’ve ever longed to curl up on the couch with a delicious home made Pumpkin Spice Latte that is better than Starbucks and doesn’t have the ginormous price tag, then you are in the right place.
Keep reading to learn how to make a pumpkin spice latte that is just as delicious or even better than Starbucks.
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What’s In a Pumpkin Spice Latte?
A pumpkin spice latte varies from place to place.
Some will make it with more natural ingredients like pureed pumpkin, pumpkin spice in powder form, cream or milk, and liquid sugar (or whatever sugar substitute they’re using).
Other places will use a pumpkin spice syrup and skip the puree all together. It depends on how thick you want it, how low carb or sugar free you’d like to be, and how tolerant you are to sweetness.
Why Is Pumpkin Spice Latte So Popular?
Because it’s DELICIOUS! This recipe starts getting a lot of traffic as soon as there is just the slightest bit of crisp in the air, or the first leaf turns yellow and stays popular until Halloween.
In Canada, we love the change of the season, so the pumpkin spice latte is one of the first available treats that indicates a change. And also marketing. Marketing is really powerful for places like Starbucks.
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How to Make A Pumpkin Spice Latte – What You Need
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- Up to ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (start small and season to taste)
- ½ cup of milk
- 1 tablespoon canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup of Koa Coffee coffee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 2 tablespoon half and half cream
Optional, but highly recommended for the YUM factor;
- A dollop of whipped cream
- A sprinkle of nutmeg
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How to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Using a bowl safe for the microwave, whisk together the milk, pumpkin puree, spice, and vanilla. (Note: If you don’t like bits or grittiness at the bottom of your cup, you may want to blend your mixture)
- Microwave the mixture for about 1 to 2 minutes until frothy. Be careful that this concoction doesn’t boil over.
- Using a tall mug, pour in the mixture.
- Add coffee (try using a french press, learn how to make delicious coffee here).
- Now add sugar and cream.
- Stir until blended. Drop a dollop of whipped cream on top and finish it off with a light dusting of nutmeg.
Now you’ve learned how to make a pumpkin spice latte. Maybe you want to go and make some for a holiday party, a family gathering or just for your family. Either way, you now have a delicious recipe to wow your guests and friends when you want to, or to just curl up on the couch and watch a movie with a delicious beverage.
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Recipe Makes a Great Fall or Halloween Party Extra
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How to Make A Pumpkin Spice Latte Better Than Starbucks
Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup of milk
- 1 tablespoon canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup of coffee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 2 tablesoon half and half cream
- Optional, but highly recommended for the YUM factor:
- A dollop of whipped cream
- A sprinkle of nutmeg
Instructions
- Using a bowl safe for the microwave, whisk together the milk, pumpkin puree, spice, and vanilla.
- Microwave the mixture for about 1 to 2 minutes until frothy. Be careful that this concoction doesn’t boil over.
- Using a tall mug, pour in the mixture.
- Add coffee (try using a french press, learn how to make delicious coffee here).
- Now add sugar and cream.
- Stir until blended. Drop a dollop of whipped cream on top and finish it off with a light dusting of nutmeg.
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How Can I Make My Pumpkin Spice Latte Taste Better?
This looks so yummy – can’t wait to try this recipe!
so excited to try all of them!
Hi! Thank you for these delicious sounding recipes.
I do have a question, can I mix up a multi serving amount to keep in the fridge for quick lattes? If yes, how much of it will I need per individual serving?
Thanks in advance for your help!
I haven’t done this, so I’m really not sure. You may have to test it out. Sorry I don’t have an answer.
I tried this recipe today with cream instead of half/half and it was the best pumpkin latte ever! So good!
I’ll have to try that. Thanks for the tip.