Description
Cozy up your chilly mornings with an irresistibly smooth Pumpkin Spice Latte, blending warm autumn spices and creamy plant-based milk to transform everyday coffee into a comforting seasonal treat. This recipe captures vibrant pumpkin flavors, sweet cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, offering a luscious, customizable drink perfect for embracing the flavors of fall.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Spice Mixture
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (natural)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (natural)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (natural)
Milk
- 1 cup plant-based milk (such as oat, almond, or cashew milk)
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent (optional)
Coffee Base
- 1 shot espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
Garnishes (optional)
- Cinnamon powder (natural) for dusting
- Nutmeg powder (natural) for dusting
- Plant-based whipped cream
- Crushed cinnamon sticks
- Toasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Pumpkin Spice Mixture: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and maple syrup (natural). Stir consistently to warm the spices and meld the flavors, releasing the pumpkin’s natural aroma.
- Heat the Plant-Based Milk: In a separate saucepan, gently heat your chosen plant-based milk until steaming but not boiling. If a thicker texture is desired, whisk in a small amount of natural gelling agent while heating.
- Brew Your Espresso or Coffee: Prepare your coffee base using an espresso machine or fresh strong brewed coffee, ensuring a robust flavor to balance the sweetness.
- Combine and Froth: Pour the warm pumpkin spice mixture into the coffee, then add the heated plant-based milk. Use a milk frother or whisk vigorously until frothy and well blended for a velvety texture.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish with a light sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg powder. Optionally, add plant-based whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed cinnamon sticks or toasted pumpkin seeds. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Choose quality plant-based milk like oat milk for natural sweetness and excellent frothing.
- Use freshly ground cinnamon and nutmeg for best flavor.
- Begin with less maple syrup and adjust sweetness to taste.
- Heat milk gently to avoid altering texture and flavor.
- Frothing enhances mouthfeel and creates a café-style latte experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pumpkin spice latte, plant-based latte, autumn drink, pumpkin coffee, dairy-free latte
