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    Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

    Oct 1, 2022 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This is hands down the best and the easiest Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe you'll find. My photo and video instructions will help you make your favorite drink at home!
    This is hands down the best and the easiest Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe you'll find. My photo and video instructions will help you make your favorite drink at home!
    This is hands down the best and the easiest Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe you'll find. My photo and video instructions will help you make your favorite drink at home!
    This is hands down the best and the easiest Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe you'll find. My photo and video instructions will help you make your favorite drink at home!

    This is hands down the best and the easiest Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe you'll ever find. My photo and video instructions will help you make your favorite drink at home!

     Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte on wooden background with maple leaves

    During the fall months, so many of us LOVE and CRAVE Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks. I still remember the first time I tried it because I felt so sure that I wouldn't like the pumpkin mixed with milk and espresso. Boy, was I surprised when I took the first sip! It's like all of the best things fall has to offer in one cup!

    While working at Starbucks for five years, I had plenty of opportunities to enjoy Pumpkin Spice Lattes. During the fall months, I had one almost every day. Now that I work from home, I would love to see a cup of PSL next to my computer while I am working, but the nearest Starbucks is 20 minutes away—plus, if I bought it as often as I wanted it, I would run the risk of going broke. 🙂 Since I've had success duplicating many of my favorite Starbucks drinks at home, like the Caramel Macchiato and Mocha Frappuccino, it was a no-brainer for me to make the Pumpkin Spice Latte as well. Today, I want to teach you how you can make this delicious treat, too.

    Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Video Tutorial

     Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte in a cup close up shot

    How to make Pumpkin Spice Latte

    A Pumpkin Spice Latte is made with:

    1. Pumpkin Sauce
    2. Espresso
    3. Milk
    4. Optional Whipped Cream

    Let's talk a bit more about these ingredients.

    Espresso

    Espresso could be made with an espresso machine, various K-Cup machines, or with a macchinetta or “moka.” If you don't own any of these items, I suggest starting with a macchinetta. That's what all of Italy is using! It is cheap, easy to use, and the Italians swear it makes the best espresso. There are several good brands to choose from, like Bialetti  and Grosche, but I have to tell you that even the cheapest $10 macchinetta makes espresso well. Check out this video I found on how to use a macchinetta:

    Milk

    As with any latte, you'll need to froth the milk for this Pumpkin Spice Latte. You can use dairy or non-dairy milk successfully. We use 2% milk by default at Starbucks. No matter which milk you choose, you will need to froth it. You can froth the milk by simply warming it up (microwave or stovetop) and whisking it. But if you enjoy making lattes and cappuccinos at home, you'll need a simple and effective milk frother. There are two kinds of milk frothers that work really well: manual milk frothers (I use this Ninja Frother), and electric frothers (I recommend MilkBoss by Zulay Kitchen). Check out the reviews on these frothers. They are both very effective. Here is a video on how to use a manual milk frother:

    Pumpkin Sauce

    Lastly, you'll need Pumpkin Sauce for this Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe. It is also easy to prepare, and the sauce will last up to seven days in the refrigerator. You'll need just a few ingredients to make the sauce:

    • 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
    • ½ cup sugar
    • ½ tsp. pumpkin spice seasoning (optional)

    1. To make the sauce, just place all of the ingredients in a small saucepan and simmer for about 10 minutes.

    2. Place the sauce in a smoothie cup or food processor and process until very smooth. This step is optional but recommended.

    The sauce is ready!

    Pumpkin Sauce in a bowl

    Now, let's make the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte at home!

    Pumpkin Spice Latte Ingredients

    • ¼ cup of pumpkin sauce
    • 2 oz. espresso
    • 8 oz. milk
    • whipped cream and cinnamon, to garnish

    Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe Steps

    1. Prepare the espresso. Use your favorite method (espresso machine, K-Cup machine, Moka maker, or even instant espresso would work).

    preparing espresso for pumpkin spice latte

    2. Warm and froth the milk. (If you don't have a frother, just warm up the milk).

    frothing milk for pumpkin spice latte

    3. Add pumpkin the sauce (recipe and instructions above) and espresso to a 16 oz. serving cup. Stir well.

    mixing pumpkin sauce and espresso

    4. Pour the milk into the pumpkin-espresso mixture. Top with whipped cream, and sprinkle with cinnamon.

    adding milk to pumpkin spice latte
     Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte in a cup

    That's it! Now you have a tasty pumpkin drink at home. Please, share in the comment section if you try this recipe or if you have any feedback. Enjoy!

    You'll love these Starbucks Copycat Recipes too:

    • Starbucks Caramel Macchiato
    • Starbucks Chai Tea Latte
    • Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino
    • Starbucks Caramel Latte

    Why do I share Starbucks recipes? Read my Starbucks Journey. 🙂

    Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

    Tania Sheff
    This is hands down the best and the easiest Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe you’ll find. My photo and video instructions will help you make your favorite drink at home!
    4.70 from 152 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 16 oz. cup
    Calories 151 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For Pumpkin Sauce

    • 1 cup pumpkin puree
    • ½ cup sugar
    • ½ tsp. pumpkin spice

    For Pumpkin Spice Latte

    • ¼ cup pumpkin sauce
    • 2 oz. espresso
    • 8 oz. milk whole or 2%, or non-dairy
    • whipped cream and cinnamon to garnish
    • cinnamon to garnish

    Instructions
     

    PUMPKIN SAUCE

    • To make the pumpkin sauce, just place all of the ingredients in a small saucepan and simmer for about 10 minutes. 
    • Place the sauce in smoothie cup or food processor and process until very smooth. This step is optional, but recommended.
    • Transfer the sauce into a jar with a lid and keep in refrigerator for up to 7 days.  

    PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE

    • Prepare 2 oz of espresso.
    • Warm and froth 8 oz. of milk.
    • Add 2 oz. of pumpkin sauce and espresso into a 16 oz. serving cup. Stir well.
    • Pour the milk into the pumpkin-espresso mixture. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon.

    Notes

    Nutrition Information does not include whipped cream and uses non-fat milk.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 98mgPotassium: 487mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 5045IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 295mgIron: 0.5mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below, I can't wait to hear from you!

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    1. EA says

      October 28, 2022 at 10:22 am

      4 stars
      Is there a way to make it sugar free? Maybe with torani syrup?

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        October 28, 2022 at 2:42 pm

        Hi EA! Just use a sugar-free substitute of choice (Stevia?) instead of sugar. Let me know if you try this recipe.

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