Pumpkin Spice Latte {homemade recipe for 1 week of yummy drinks!}
Just make up one big batch of this Pumpkin Spice Latte mixture to enjoy a hot and fresh cup of spiced fall goodness every day for a week!
I’m not a regular at the coffee shop. And it’s not that I don’t like what the baristas are concocting behind the counter. No, I’m actually quite fond of their beverages, both steaming hot and served over ice. It simply comes down to the dollar for me. I just can’t part with 4 or 5 bucks for a fancy coffee on a regular basis.
But this fall, I plan to indulge a bit more often in one of my favorite latte flavors, without even getting out of my pajamas in the morning. Because I have a simple and delicious recipe for a homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte. And what I think is really cool, is that the recipe makes enough spiced pumpkin mixture for a pumpkin spice latte every day for a week. No measuring individual ingredients every day. Just make up one big batch, and enjoy a hot and fresh cup of spiced fall goodness, with only the slightest bit of effort each morning. What a way to start the day!
Pumpkin Spice Latte {homemade recipe for 1 week of yummy drinks!}
Ingredients
- for the pumpkin spice mixture:
- 1 15-oz. can pumpkin puree
- 2 c. whole milk
- 1/2 c. sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 c. brown sugar
- 2 T. pure vanilla extract
- 1 T. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 tsp. ground dried ginger
- 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp. allspice
- to assemble the pumpkin spice latte:
- strong coffee
- slightly sweetened whipped cream
- cinnamon
- dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
- In a blender, combine all the pumpkin spice mixture ingredients. Puree for about 30 seconds.
- If you want a smoother mixture, puree for a couple minutes, or until the mixture is to your desired consistency.
- Pour 1/2 cup (more or less, depending on your preference) of the pumpkin spice mixture into a large mug. Microwave for about 20 seconds, then add 1 cup of hot strong brewed coffee and stir.
- Top with a nice lofty pile of sweetened whipped cream. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. And if you're looking for extra deliciousness, top with chocolate shavings. So pretty!
- Pour the remaining pumpkin spice mixture into a quart jar or similar sized container and top with a lid. Store in the refrigerator. When ready to make another drink, shake the jar well and repeat the assembly of the pumpkin spice latte. The pumpkin spice mixture will keep well for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
Notes
from a farmgirl’s dabbles
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 182Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 58mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 3gSugar: 24gProtein: 4g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Nutritionix. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.
I have an espresso machine and instead of one cup of hot coffee and the half cup of mix, I use 2 shots of espresso and heat the half cup of mix with a half cup of milk! Thanks so much for the great recipe!! It’s prefect!!
Yum! Trying right now!!
This was excellent, though I will say that if you have a cheap blender, you might want to blend much longer than 30 seconds. I used my Vitamix, about 45 seconds on variable 10, then 15 seconds on high and still got a tiiiiny bit of grittiness. I think a little was from the pumpkin, but mostly from the spice. Next time I’ll do a full minute in the Vitamix on high. Flavor was perfect though! Not too sweet, plenty of spice.
I blended and blended and blended and never could seem to get it very liquidy! It’s a bit of an odd texture in the coffee to me, though the flavor is great. (I will also confess that I had a partial can of pumpkin, so I eyeballed the amounts a bit, so it’s possible my proportions were slightly off…)
Hi Laura! This is not a syrup or cream, and will give a slightly thickened texture to the coffee. It’s not for everyone, as some of the comments relay. But…for those who like the pumped up real pumpkin and spices…it’s been a real hit!
I should have realized that no one who reviewed it had actually made this. The flavor is nice, but I can’t get past the gritty/slightly chunky texture from the pumpkin. I had to strain it out after half a cup.
Puree very very well if you want to try this.
Hello Kris – I’m sorry to hear you weren’t fond of this. Everyone has different likes. This is made from pumpkin puree and is definitely not a flavored creamer or syrup from a bottle. I and my family love this, and that’s the test for what recipes get published here. I’ve also received numerous emails, plus messages on fb and twitter, from people who have fallen in love with this recipe as well. This was just published yesterday by Crystal at Money Saving Mom: http://moneysavingmom.com/2012/10/homemade-pumpkin-spice-latte.html
I also thought this was too textured and not very flavorful. My coffee looked like it curdles when I put this mix in. I have since found a recipe for pumpkin spice syrup that does taste like starbucks.
Wow! I am so excited to try this in the morning! I shamelessly drop my $$ at Starbucks simply because I haven’t found another one that is as good! Way excited to make this! Thanks for posting!!!
This sounds amazing and I cannot wait to try it. The pumpkin spice latte is one of my favorites, but I agree that it just gets too expensive. Thank you so much for this!
Just made this to take to work tonight and I can’t wait to try it! I’m a night shift L&D nurse and we’re always looking for fun, yummy things to keep us awake. Perfect way to welcome October! Thank you for the recipe!
Ok here is the deal…I really don’t like coffee but I absolutely love love love this latte and now I am hooked on it! I substituted skim milk for whole and it tastes terrific. Thank you…and I love your website too.
Now THAT’s a testimony! :) Thanks for coming back to let me know, Joan.
this is great especially doc said stay away from caffiene as much as I can ….thank you
Yum! Sounds so decadent!
I sent this post off to a friend right away…so many fans of Pumpkin Spice Lattes in my group of gals! I’ve been planning an upcoming post for ice cream based on the lattes, think this will be a good place for me to work the recipe from. Thanks for the starting point!
Sounds like a delicious ice cream post!! Thank you so much for sharing, Amy – I appreciate it!
Yum! Pumpkin Spice Latte is one of my fave fall drinks. I wonder if there is a way to make it last longer than a week, I wonder what freezing them in individual servings would do to the texture.
Please let me know if you give it a try!
Yummy, that looks too tempting! And the mug is sooo pretty. What an affordable way of enjoying a favorite drink without the guilt!
I can’t do $4-$5 for a cup of coffee either. Morning coffee need not be boring and this is a wonderful sight and smell to welcome the day!
I used vanilla coconut milk in place of the whole milk and sprinkled mini chocolate chips on top of the whipped cream. Thank you Brenda!
This looks amazing! I love my morning cup of coffee and about a year ago I quit the artificial flavored creamers so my coffees haven’t been as exciting. So its so nice to find a coffee recipe like this!!! Thank you!
Thanks, Jenny – I hope you like it!!
I have been holding on to a can of pumpkin for ever. Wondering what to do with it. Now I know and lucky for me just happened to have a can of condensed milk! Woohoo. Thanks making my 1st latte now. It smells so amazing! Can’t wait.
Thanks, Jill – I hope you liked it!
Whoa, this looks amazing!! I agree with you on how expensive these drinks can be. Thank you for this recipe, I’m going to try it this week!
What a great idea! And such a great cost-saver and don’t have to even get dressed!
I’m the same way about buying coffee, I hate to part with the money. This latte sounds so delicious and easy to make. The ingredients all sound so good together.
Looksk so good! Just might have to try this.