Craving a comforting hot drink but want to avoid sugar and caffeine? Try this delicious and healthy homemade pumpkin spice latte recipe which can be enjoyed any time of year.
Enjoy the warm, cosy flavours of autumn without the excess sugar and caffeine found in your regular coffee shop pumpkin spice lattes.
You don’t need barista skills for this recipe. A few simple steps, and you can savour this latte at home. A bonus is your kitchen will smell divine.
For an even bigger dose of pumpkin-spice goodness, enjoy your latte with a delicious gluten-free almond flour pumpkin muffin.
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? Ingredients
- Oat Milk – Provides a creamy, dairy-free base that complements the spices and pumpkin flavour. I prefer oat for its neutral flavour but you could also substitute with your plant milk of choice.
- Pumpkin Puree – Adds creaminess and the classic pumpkin taste. I like to make my own Homemade Pumpkin Puree for enhanced freshness and nutrients.
- Xylitol – Adds the perfect amount of sweetness without using sugar.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend – The essential mix of spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for that authentic pumpkin spice flavour.
See recipe card for quantities.
? Instructions
1. In a saucepan, combine 240ml of oat milk, 2 tablespoons of unsweetened pumpkin puree, 1/2 tablespoon of granulated xylitol, and 1/4 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice blend.
2. Heat the mixture over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Stir occasionally.
3. Allow the milk to become hot, dissolve the xylitol, and infuse with the flavours and spices.
4. Pour your homemade pumpkin spice latte into a mug and sprinkle an extra pinch of pumpkin pie spice blend for garnish.
Hint: Take care not to boil the milk while heating.
☕ How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend at Home
If you don’t have any pumpkin pie spice to hand, don’t worry. Creating your own pumpkin pie spice blend is simple.
Combine 3 tablespoon of ground sweet (Ceylon) cinnamon, 2 teaspoons of ground nutmeg, 2 teaspoons of ground ginger, and 1.5 teaspoons of ground cloves.
Mix well and store in an airtight glass container.
You can use this blend for this pumpkin spice latte recipe as well as other fall recipes.
? Substitutions
- Milk – Substitute oat milk with almond, organic soy, or any milk of your choice.
- Sweetener – Use stevia or your favourite sugar free sweetener instead of xylitol.
- Pumpkin Spice Blend – If you don’t have the blend, you can make your own with ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves (see above) or substitute entirely with ground sweet cinnamon.
⚖️ Variations
- Make it Iced – Let the latte cool and serve over ice for a refreshing twist.
- Serve with a Side – Pair your latte with a slice of sugar-free pumpkin muffin or a handful of spiced nuts for the perfect afternoon snack.
? Equipment
You’ll need a saucepan for heating the latte, a mug for serving, and a whisk or spoon for mixing.
? Storage
Enjoy your latte immediately for the best flavour.
❓ FAQ
Pumpkin pie spice is a blend of warm, aromatic spices commonly used in various pumpkin-flavoured desserts. It’s typically associated with the classic American pumpkin pie, but it can be used in a wide range of recipes to infuse a warm and comforting fall flavour. The spices in a typical pumpkin pie spice blend include cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger.
No espresso is used in this recipe, so it is completely caffeine-free.
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Ingredients
- 240 ml oat milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened pumpkin puree
- 1/2 tablespoon granulated xylitol
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice blend + 1 pinch to garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the oat milk, pumpkin puree, granulated xylitol and pumpkin pie spice blend.
- Heat on a medium heat for 2-3 minutes while stirring occasionally for the milk to become hot, the xylitol and pumpkin to dissolve, and the milk to infuse with the flavours and spices.
- Pour into a mug, sprinkle and extra pinch of pumpkin pie spice mix and enjoy immediately.
Notes
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Disclaimer: Nutritional info is approximate and for general guidance only. Unit conversions are automatically generated and may not be accurate.
I thought pumpkin and all winter squash aren’t allowed on the anti-candida diet due to their sugar content? And same for oats/oat milk as they contain a little sugar. Appreciate your feedback being one who got rid of your candida!
Hi there! For the protocol I followed, squash and pumpkin and even sweet potatoes were included in moderation. They are favourable to white potatoes, cooked carrots and parsnips, however, because they are on the more starchy side you could limit to a couple of portions a week. Oat milk is also fine provided it’s unsweetened, and grab organic as well if possible. If you’re in the UK, Plenish is a good brand as it has no added sugar or preservatives and is also organic. It’s also possible to make your own oat milk at home by blending oats and water, plus, no straining required! In this recipe you could substitute for another plant-milk such as coconut, organic soya or almond milk. Hope that answers your question! If in any doubt about what to include in your diet, please check in with your practitioner! Carly
Was very pleased with this drink! It’s fall and I want a pumpkin chai! But this curved that craving and tastes super yummy! I love the no caffeine factor as I can have it at any time of the day.
Hey Alaina! I’m so pleased you enjoyed this drink, thank you for your comment! I agree, it’s so lovely to have something a bit fancy to get in the spirit of the new season ??