By Anadi Misra ·
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Craving a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte at home? This easy iced copycat recipe nails the cozy fall flavor in minutes. Cool, creamy, and budget-friendly all season long.
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On October 10th 2023 (2 days before this blog post went live!), the Pumpkin Spice Latte turned 20. Wow, isn’t this crazy! I admit that I’m definitely part of the crowd who loves it when fall rolls around and the cozy vibes come around - and part of those cozy vibes include everything pumpkin-flavored!
By Anadi Misra ·
By Anadi Misra ·
If pumpkin spice everything is near and dear to your heart like it is to mine, then you’re going to love making your very own pumpkin spice latte that’s iced at home! You’ll see later in this post, this really is a made-from-scratch recipe. While I love to go get my fix at Starbucks, I do find there’s something rewarding about making your own replica of your favorite coffee shop beverage, just like when you make your favorite restaurant meals at home! To put your heart in a glass and celebrate 20 years of pumpkin spice, make this recipe as part of your Live to Cook one-month challenge! Get started on your cooking journey for free by signing up to my newsletter, plus you’ll get all of my latest recipes sent straight to your inbox!
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Let’s begin by checking out the official definition of the drink!
Our signature espresso and milk—with the celebrated flavor combination of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove—served over ice. Enjoy it topped with whipped cream and real pumpkin-pie spices.
source: Starbucks.com
In my own words, a latte is a coffee drink that contains 1/3 part espresso and 2/3 milk, with the addition of sweetener, if desired. Lattes can be hot or cold. The Pumpkin Spice Latte therefore contains a base sweetener of pumpkin sauce, and you get the “pumpkin spice” flavour from the sauce and the garnish of pumpkin spice over the whipped cream! The “iced” latte simply is the drink served over ice, as the name suggests.
Here’s the actual ingredient list:
MILK, ICE, PUMPKIN SPICE SAUCE [SUGAR, CONDENSED SKIM MILK, PUMPKIN PUREE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE FOR COLOR, NATURAL FLAVORS, ANNATTO, SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE], BREWED ESPRESSO, WHIPPED CREAM [CREAM (CREAM, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CARAGEENAN), VANILLA SYRUP (SUGAR, WATER, NATURAL FLAVORS, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CITRIC ACID)], PUMPKIN SPICE TOPPING [CINNAMON, GINGER, NUTMEG, CLOVE, SULFITING AGENTS]
source: Starbucks.com
We’ll follow a similar formula in our recipe, but there will be actual pumpkin in my version, and we’re keeping things as natural as possible!
You’ll need a few pieces of equipment to make this iced latte at home! However, there are definitely alternatives, so read on to find out more!
If you already own an espresso machine to brew your espresso, then of course I recommend you use it! However, I don’t own one, so my method to make the strongest coffee without an espresso machine is to boil my water in my coffee maker and then brew my coffee in my French press. If you don’t have a French press either, then simply make some coffee in your coffee maker, you’ll be fine!
Scroll to the bottom of this post or press the “Jump to Recipe” button for the FULL PRINTABLE RECIPE CARD which will allow you to see the full ingredient list and their quantities and save the recipe for later. You can also scale the recipe if you want to double or triple the amount of lattes you want to make - all individual ingredient quantities are automatically adjusted for you!
To make this pumpkin pie spice recipe, all you need to do is mix all the spices together in a plate or shake the ingredients together in an airtight jar.
In a saucepan, add the water and sugar and turn on the heat. Whisk well and warm the mixture until the sugar has completely dissolved. Once dissolved, add the pumpkin puree, condensed milk, pumpkin spice and vanilla extract. Heat for 1-2 minutes and then turn off the heat. Pour out the pumpkin syrup into a mason jar for storage in the refrigerator.
Prepare the espresso using an espresso machine. Alternatively, prepare espresso-like coffee using a French press.
Add 2-3 Tbsp of pumpkin sauce to the bottom of the cup. Then, pour in the coffee and mix the pumpkin sauce and coffee well.
Add in ice cubes, followed by the milk. Top with whipped cream and a dash of pumpkin spice for garnish.
Enjoy!
Enjoying your homemade Starbucks iced drink with breakfast? Here are some awesome ideas!
Pairing with another sweet treat? Here are my recommendations:
Sure! When it comes to the best cow’s milk substitutes, I recommend using coconut milk and soy milk because they are creamier and richer. If you really feel like it, of course you can use almond milk or oat milk. However, in the case of almond milk, it is likely to thin out your drink due to the low fat content. That being said, if almond milk is your favourite but you really want to keep everything from scratch, then try this recipe with my Homemade Almond Milk Recipe! For oat milk, I really just don’t like it at all in coffee drinks since I find the “oat” taste too prominent.
As for the whipped cream, you can easily find some canned coconut whipped cream at the grocery store. I’ve never made it myself, so I can’t suggest how to make it.
Yes, you’ll find 150 mg of caffeine in the grande version of the iced latte at Starbucks. While I can’t really measure the amount of caffeine that is in my recipe (not to mention it’ll depend on the strength of the ground coffee or espresso you use), there is definitely some caffeine. To have this drink that’s evening-friendly or just for those who want to skip the caffeine, simply substitute with some decaf coffee.
Want this drink to be an every day treat? No problem! All you need to do is use less pumpkin sauce, use a lower-fat milk, and don’t top with whipped cream! You’ll save a considerable amount of calories!
The temperatures have indeed dropped here so I don’t blame you! Plus, the hot latte really is the iconic drink that we think of “Pumpkin Spice Latte.” I’ve got you covered on exactly what to do with my Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe!
I love frappuccinos! You get all the goodness of the latte but with an even richer treat combining more milk, your coffee, and the pumpkin sauce all blended together. For all the details, be sure to read my Pumpkin Spice Latte Frappuccino recipe!
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Recipe by Anadi Misra
Craving a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte at home? This easy iced copycat recipe nails the cozy fall flavor in minutes. Cool, creamy, and budget-friendly all season long.
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5 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
2
glasses
easy
Level
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To make this pumpkin pie spice recipe, all you need to do is mix all the spices together in a plate or shake the ingredients together in an airtight jar.
To make this pumpkin pie spice recipe, all you need to do is mix all the spices together in a plate or shake the ingredients together in an airtight jar.
In a saucepan, add the water and sugar and turn on the heat. Whisk well and warm the mixture until the sugar has completely dissolved.
In a saucepan, add the water and sugar and turn on the heat. Whisk well and warm the mixture until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Once dissolved, add the pumpkin puree, condensed milk, pumpkin spice and vanilla extract. Heat for 1-2 minutes and then turn off the heat. Pour out the pumpkin syrup into a mason jar for storage in the refrigerator.
Once dissolved, add the pumpkin puree, condensed milk, pumpkin spice and vanilla extract. Heat for 1-2 minutes and then turn off the heat. Pour out the pumpkin syrup into a mason jar for storage in the refrigerator.
Prepare the espresso using an espresso machine. Alternatively, prepare espresso-like coffee using a French press.
Prepare the espresso using an espresso machine. Alternatively, prepare espresso-like coffee using a French press.
Add 2–3 tbsp of pumpkin sauce to the bottom of the cup.
Add 2–3 tbsp of pumpkin sauce to the bottom of the cup.
Then, pour in the coffee and mix the pumpkin sauce and coffee well.
Then, pour in the coffee and mix the pumpkin sauce and coffee well.
Add in ice cubes, followed by the milk.
Add in ice cubes, followed by the milk.
Top with whipped cream and a dash of pumpkin spice for garnish. Enjoy!
Top with whipped cream and a dash of pumpkin spice for garnish. Enjoy!
875
Calories
18g
Protein
167g
Carbs
19g
Fat
10g
Fiber
150g
Sugar
248mg
Sodium
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