Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte
This soul-warming coffee drink is the highlight of the fall months, and tastes exactly like if you were to order one from Starbucks or Dunkin.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso
- whipped cream (optional)
- cinnamon & nutmeg (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Grab your slow cooker, and add the whole milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir until combined and turn the slow cooker on to a low heat.
- Let the mixture sit for 2 hours, and stir it every once in a while. The drink base should be hot, and everything should be combined evenly when it’s done.
- Once it’s done, add the strong coffee or espresso. Stir everything together well. Taste the drink and see if the flavors are to your liking. Add a little more cream, sugar, spice or more coffee depending on how you like your coffee.
- Serve the coffee into mugs and top with whipped cream or cinnamon whipped cream and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg! Enjoy!
Notes
Storage - Store the leftover pumpkin coffee drink in an airtight container or bottle in the fridge. This should last for 4-5 days. To warm it up, you can microwave it in 30 second intervals or in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Be careful heating it up in the saucepan, you don’t want the milk to curdle or burn.
Nutrition
Calories: 634kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 8gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 30gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 84mgPotassium: 482mgFiber: 2gSugar: 43gVitamin A: 11481IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 261mgIron: 1mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.