Description
A cozy, dairy-free pumpkin spice latte made with homemade pumpkin syrup. This recipe uses real pumpkin puree and spices for a rich, aromatic flavor without the dairy digestion issues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240g) 100% pure pumpkin puree
- ½ cup (100g) light brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
- ½ cup (120ml) water
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 shots (½ cup / 120ml) espresso or strong coffee
- 1 cup (240ml) dairy-free milk (oat milk or full-fat coconut milk recommended)
- Dairy-free whipped cream (optional)
- Pinch of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, maple syrup, water, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
- Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the syrup thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Brew espresso or strong coffee while the syrup cools.
- Heat dairy-free milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming (do not boil).
- Froth the hot milk using a handheld frother or by shaking it vigorously in a jar with a lid.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of homemade pumpkin syrup to the bottom of a mug.
- Stir in a splash of hot coffee to dissolve the syrup, then pour in the rest of the coffee.
- Top with frothed milk and garnish with dairy-free whipped cream and a dusting of spice.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. The syrup can be stored in an airtight glass jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. If the syrup thickens too much in the fridge, warm it slightly or add a teaspoon of water before using. For a caffeine-free version, use decaf espresso or strong black tea.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Latte with 2 tbsp
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Keywords: pumpkin spice latte, dairy-free, vegan, homemade syrup, fall recipe, coffee, pumpkin puree, oat milk, gluten-free