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Cozy Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe (Easy)

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This cozy copycat Starbucks pumpkin spice latte is rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced, made with real pumpkin puree and simple pantry ingredients. It comes together in under 10 minutes and tastes even better than the drive-thru version.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) pumpkin puree (100% pure, not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) strong brewed coffee or espresso
  • Whipped cream, for topping
  • Optional garnish: pinch of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon, caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Whisk together until smooth paste forms.
  2. Pour in the whole milk and add the vanilla extract. Whisk until fully incorporated and no lumps remain.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Whisk frequently until hot but not boiling (small bubbles around edges, about 3-4 minutes).
  4. If desired, remove from heat and froth the milk mixture with a milk frother for 20-30 seconds, or pour into a jar, seal, and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
  5. While milk heats, brew 1/2 cup strong coffee or espresso.
  6. Pour the hot coffee into a mug. Slowly pour the pumpkin milk mixture over the coffee. Stir gently to combine.
  7. Top with whipped cream, sprinkle with cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, and drizzle with caramel sauce if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, use oat milk or almond milk. For lower sugar, swap granulated sugar for 1 tablespoon maple syrup or a sugar-free sweetener. If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, mix 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, and a pinch of ginger and cloves. The pumpkin milk base can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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