Our Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte Is Better Than Starbucks (And Cheaper, Too!)

By Lina | Recipe/DIY Content Creator
Sep 16, 2024 @ 5:15 AM MDT

Pumpkin Spice Latte

yield: 2 SERVINGS

cook time: 10 MINUTES

total time: 10 MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar (or more if you like yours really sweet)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup strongly brewed coffee or espresso
  • whipped cream & extra pumpkin spice (topping)

Directions

1

In a small saucepan on the stove over medium heat, melt pumpkin purée with pumpkin pie spice for a few minutes. Stir in sugar.

2

Add milk and vanilla extract and whisk the mixture together until warm, not boiling.

3

Blend milk with a frother or hand blender until frothy. Pour the sweetened pumpkin milk mixture over the coffee. You can adjust more or less coffee depending on how strong you would like the flavor.

4

Top with whipped cream and a dash of pumpkin pie spice, if desired. Enjoy!

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Try this pumpkin spice latte recipe at home.

hand holding pumpkin spice latte in front of tablescape

Starbucks fans – make this easy Pumpkin Spice Latte at home!

Starbucks has officially released its infamous PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte), but wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy the seasonal splendor without having to leave the house and pay over $5? 🤔 Whip up your own DIY version using real pumpkin purée whenever the mood hits.

This easy drink recipe is so simple to make, and it rivals any coffee shop. Not only that, but it’s so much cheaper to make your own at home, too!

spooning out pumpkin puree

Pumpkin spice is life…but actual pumpkin is better!

Unlike traditional pumpkin spice lattes, our version uses real pumpkin purée to get your fall flavor fix. I promise this will taste even better than using syrup! Plus, it’s super easy to melt the purée with a little pumpkin pie spice along with your favorite type of milk.

using an immersion blender to mix pot contents

cooking pumpkin puree on stove

pouring milk into pumpkin puree

pouring in pumpkin spice latte into mug

Whipped topping on a homemade pumpkin spice latte

sprinkling on pumpkin pie spice to latte

pumpkin spice latte on counter

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Pumpkin Spice Latte

yield: 2 SERVINGS

cook time: 10 MINUTES

total time: 10 MINUTES

All the seasonal flavors of pumpkin spice in a warm, smooth latte.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar (or more if you like yours really sweet)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup strongly brewed coffee or espresso
  • whipped cream & extra pumpkin spice (topping)

Directions

1

In a small saucepan on the stove over medium heat, melt pumpkin purée with pumpkin pie spice for a few minutes. Stir in sugar.

2

Add milk and vanilla extract and whisk the mixture together until warm, not boiling.

3

Blend milk with a frother or hand blender until frothy. Pour the sweetened pumpkin milk mixture over the coffee. You can adjust more or less coffee depending on how strong you would like the flavor.

4

Top with whipped cream and a dash of pumpkin pie spice, if desired. Enjoy!

Additional Notes

Recipe adapted from TheKitchn.online.

Brought to you by Hip2Save.

close up of pumpkin spice latte

Here are a few tips for creating the perfect pumpkin spice latte at home:

  • For an iced latte, freeze coffee in an ice cube tray and add it to your drink. As the ice melts, the coffee flavor intensifies!

pumpkin spice latte on table with pumpkin centerpiece

You’ll love this version a latte!

Feel free to top your latte with some whipped cream and a little more pumpkin spice if desired. SO YUMMY! I love that this DIY version of the pumpkin spice latte has an authentic and rich pumpkin flavor with a touch of sweetness.

This fall, treat yourself to this easy homemade PSL that’s both creamy and delicious.

Eating low carb? Check out the keto version of this pumpkin spice latte on Hip2Keto!

About the writer:

Lina has a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Arizona University with 11 years of blogging and photography experience having work featured in Today.online, Martha Stewart, Country Living, Fox News, Buzzfeed, and HGTV.

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  1. Bianca

    Yum! I’m going to try it!

    Reply1
    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Enjoy! Thanks Bianca!

      Reply
  2. Happy joy

    Wow ty sounds great I would also suggest may be extra work but adds a lot of flavor to buy a baking pumpkin bake in oven then use purée from real pumpkin makes home smell nice too. Ps you can freeze the leftover purée Thanks again:)

    Reply1
    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Great idea! Thanks!!

      Reply
  3. Hub City Girl

    Yes, love the latte mug!

    Reply1
    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Thanks!

      Reply
  4. 50ShadesofLipstick

    Cool idea. Pumpkin spice lattes don’t even have real pumpkin in them, so this is definitely a step up! I love your DIY approach to home cooking! <3

    Reply1
    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Aw THANKS <3

      Reply
  5. Babymair

    Lina, this sounds so good, and …super easy. thx as always. keep up the good work and God bless

    Reply1
    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      THANKS Babymair! <3 Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. PrincessMom

    Another tip for the leftover pumpkin…if anyone is having issues “going,” pumpkin is a natural laxative! Our vet had me give the dog canned pumpkin and it worked like a charm. I remembered that tip when our daughter was born and always kept some pumpkin baby food on hand. 😉

    Reply2
    • Katrina

      Thanks for the tip! I’m sure it will onlinee in handy for me.

      Reply
    • J

      It actually works (in dogs at least) if they need help “going” or are “going” too much. Pumpkin to the rescue! It’s amazing stuff!!

      Reply
  7. Kimberly

    I tried both recipes and both were yummy! For the bread, I added pecans and I made a cream cheese and cinnamon frosting to put on top and it is so good. Even the kids like it and they don’t normally like pumpkin flavored treats.

    Reply2
    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Way to go!! ❤️👊🏻 Sounds delicious Kimberly!

      Reply
    • orie4reel

      That sounds delicious, could you please share this yummy sounding recipe?? I would greatly appreciate it!! 🤗🤗
      [email protected]

      Reply
  8. Jessi

    This leave a lot of left over pumpkin; if you need another idea for using it? I add a can of pumpkin to my chili! YES CHILI! It adds nutrients, makes the chili thicker and no one EVER notices 🙂

    Reply2
    • Wren

      Or, I’m wondering if you could measure out multiple 2 Tablespoon chunks of pumpkin and freeze those, then use one whenever you want a latte? 🤔

      Reply1
      • Lana

        Yes that would work. Maybe in an ice tray?

        Reply
  9. Katrina

    This is latte is AMAZING! I have a sweet tooth, so I added about 1/2 teaspoon more sugar and increased the pumpkin spice (too much came out). This definitely surpassed my expectations, and will save me SO much money!

    Reply1
    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      That’s so great Katrina! I agree so 😋 YUM. Thanks for trying the recipe!

      Reply
  10. Erin

    Anyone know how to make this into a Frappuccino?

    Reply1
    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      I would probably add the pumpkin base to frozen coffee ice cubes in a blender.

      Reply
  11. Elaine A. Kasten

    You can froth milk in a French press coffee maker, too. Works really well.

    Reply1
    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Oh great tip! Thanks for sharing 👍

      Reply
  12. Evelyn

    Yummy!!! This is a Keto Friendly ?

    Reply2
  13. Erin

    Thanks!!

    Reply
  14. thecornocopiaallotment

    Unusual onlinebinations! I am always looking for new ways to use pumpkins!

    Reply1
    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Thanks and enjoy!

      Reply
  15. Molly Mi

    Hubby was onlineplaining about the giant pumpkin pie from Costco taking up all the space in the fridge. I remembered this recipe and used it (minus the added sugar and extra flavorings) to make myself a nice PSL. Yum!

    Reply1
    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Awesome!! And lol those pies are big 👍

      Reply
  16. Linda

    This is amazing. I make it as a treat sometimes when my mom onlinees over to babysit the kids. Powers us through! I froze the remaining pumpkin into ice cubes, which I assume are around 1T each. Works great!

    Reply1
    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      I love that idea! Great tip about freezing into ice cubes!

      Reply
  17. awaysomewhere

    Yes! and you can have it year round.

    Reply
  18. patricialavenz-goff

    Don’t have a milk frother to make lattes? No problem! I actually used my immersion hand blender to froth my latte, and it worked great! I don’t have either but maybe I can whip it up the old fashioned way with a whisk or a hand held blender.

    Reply1
    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      That’s super smart – thanks for sharing 👍

      Reply
  19. Paula Oehm

    Is there a way to use this with hot tea?

    Reply1
    • Ella

      I would just substitute your favorite tea in place of the coffee. I’m not a coffee drinker either, so I’m going to try it with tea and I’m sure it will be great!

      Reply1
      • Kit

        For the substitution method for tea, maybe try a spicy tea like Bengal Spice Tea. That might go well with pumpkin.

        Reply
  20. AngieM

    I don’t have a hand blender. Any other ideas? 🙁

    Reply1
    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      You could just use a small kitchen whisk for a couple minutes until frothy.

      Reply1
      • AngieM

        👍Thank you Lina

        Reply
  21. Lpmousse

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    Lina, I’ve been making this ever since I saw it on Hip2Save. My mom & I love it!

    Reply1
    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Oh yay! Thanks for sharing that with me 🥰

      Reply
  22. Joanne

    Thanks, will be trying it! But I love your mug, do you mind sharing where you got it?

    Reply1
    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Hi Joanne, this is a Rae Dunn mug from Kirklands store a few years ago. I noticed HomeGoods has lots of Rae Dunn.

      Reply1
      • Joanne

        Thank you!

        Reply
  23. Nkiser

    if I were to refrigerate this how long would it stay good for? thank you for the recipe!

    Reply

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