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Nora Hayes

Pumpkin Spice Latte

A warm cozy pumpkin spice latte made with real pumpkin, balanced sweetness and fragrant fall spices. Easy to make at home with simple ingredients for a comforting café-style drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Fall inspired
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin base
  • 2 tbsp Pumpkin puree
  • 1-2 tbsp sweetener brown sugar maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Milk mixture
  • 1 cup milk dairy or non-dairy,
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Pinch Salt
Coffee
  • 1-2 Shot 1 to 2 shots coffee
Toppings
  • Whipped cream
  • Ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice For Garnishing

Equipment

  • 1 Small saucepan For heating the pumpkin mixture
  • 1 Whisk For blending ingredients smoothly
  • 1 Coffee maker or espresso machine For brewing strong coffee or espresso
  • 1 Frother for creating foam
  • 1 Large mug For serving

Method
 

  1. Brew the coffee by making one to two shots of espresso or half a cup of very strong brewed coffee. Set aside.
  2. Warm the pumpkin base by whisking pumpkin puree sweetener and pumpkin pie spice in a small saucepan over medium heat for one to two minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the milk vanilla and a pinch of salt. Heat gently until steaming but not boiling.
  4. Froth if desired using a hand frother whisk or shaking in a heat safe jar.
  5. Pour the brewed coffee into a large mug and add the pumpkin milk mixture. Stir and adjust sweetness or spice.
  6. Finish with whipped cream and a light dusting of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. Serve hot.

Notes

Make a pumpkin concentrate by simmering pumpkin puree sweetener pumpkin spice vanilla and a little water then store in the fridge for up to one week. For an iced version chill the milk mixture and pour over ice before adding coffee. For extra froth use barista style oat milk or a small amount of half and half. Avoid boiling the milk to prevent scorching or separation.