One of the best treats of autumn is a hot beverage cupped in mittened hands on a chilly day. I personally prefer hot chocolate, but sometimes there is a sweet drink that draws me in, like the Pumpkin Spice Latte made popular by coffee shops all around the world. Well, now you can make your own Pumpkin Spice Latte at home. Yes, I know you are already calculating how much money you’ll save and where you’ll spend it.
As an added bonus to making your own, you can make it dairy-free! You may not realize that Starbucks uses condensed milk in their PSL syrup, so for anyone who has a dairy allergy, lactose sensitivity, or vegan diet, this recipe is your ticket to a Pumpkin Spice Latte that your body won’t hate. Also, if you are vegan or allergic to dairy, here is a helpful post from PETA about how to order at Starbucks.
I link to Mr. Bell’s Global Food Emporium for the spices and ingredients that may be less common here in Ireland. Mr. Bell’s is my local spice shop. It isn’t sponsored though. They don’t even know I’m linking to them here.
On to the recipe!
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte
- 1 cup your dairy-free alternative or cow’s cream/milk
- 1 tablespoon canned pumpkin purée or fresh roasted pumpkin pulp
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (see recipe below)
- 1-4 shots espresso or strong coffee
- Whipped cream (optional, omit for dairy-free)
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Seasoning Blend
- 7 parts ground cinnamon
- 4 parts ground ginger
- 2 parts ground cloves
- 1 part ground nutmeg
- 1/2 part all spice
Blend the spices together and store in an air-tight container in a cool, dry place.
Since I posted this, an Irish company has created their own Pumpkin Spice blend which is available online, so if you’re located in Cork or Ireland, you can order the seasoning from Mr. Bell’s.
