Homemade pumpkin spice latte! Plus, a fun pumpkin mocha version, too!
Have you seen my pumpkin ebook for 25 pumpkin recipe that aren’t pie and 1 that is? I think you would love it.
I’m taking issue with myself for how early I started drinking pumpkin spice lattes this year.
It’s never been as early as September. This much I know. My birthday is at the end of this month (OMG THE BIG 3-0!), so Fall does not start until then for me.
But, after a summer of drinking nothing but hot lemon water and green tea, the cold snap last week deemed pumpkin acceptable in my head. I couldn’t predict that the weather would climb back up to 90-degrees, and I’d be left sitting there sipping a hot drink in an Indian summer.
But, hey, at least my homemade pumpkin spice latte has real pumpkin in it. And that’s just vitamins, don't argue me on this, please!
I made a minor adjustment to regular pumpkin spice mixture recipes, and I swapped sugar for honey because I don’t need sugar guilt in the morning.
I think this homemade pumpkin spice latte is perfect. And I really do think it’s better than Starbucks.
Bravo, The Kitchn! Everything you do is amazing, but this drink especially so.
Homemade pumpkin spice latte recipe variation:
If you want to make a mocha version of this drink, stir in an additional 1 teaspoon of chocolate extract. I use the Nielsen Massey chocolate extract. Then, before serving, drizzle your glass with chocolate sauce.
While you’re at it, go ahead and drizzle the whipped cream on top, too. You’ve got nothing to lose. Chocolate also = vitamins and antioxidants!
And right now you’re thinking: Two whole tablespoons of vanilla?! Of course that must be a typo. While my recipes are almost always riddled with typos (serious high fives to the reader that always catches them for me!), this one is not a typo. It’s precisely what makes this latte better than the coffee shop’s. Along with the real pumpkin and honey. Oh, and special spice mixture. Ok, you get it.
This homemade pumpkin spice latte rocks. Do it!
Make your own pumpkin spice lattes at home that are better than Starbucks!Pumpkin Spice Lattes
Ingredients
Homemade pumpkin pie spice:
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 735Total Fat: 17gCarbohydrates: 123gProtein: 17g
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says
These lattes look totally amazing, Christina! I'm just a wee bit obsessive about Starbucks pumpkin spice lattes and I am SO excited to try it homemade this fall! Preeetty sure I'm gonna have to try that mocha version first, though. ;)
Your photos are totally gorgeous too---love love the light and airy lighting! Pinned.
Beth @ Tasty YUmmies says
I love this!! SO easy and it looks absolutely perfect. Good luck on the TV show this morning, I am sure you will be amazing!
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says
This recipe just made my 53 degree morning...the honey and vanilla together totally rock this dreamy drink - it's delicious!!
Mandy @Mandy's Recipe Box says
These look delish!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
I got a pumpkin spice latte Sept ember 1st because I was just so excited it was September, which meant it was basically Fall, which meant it is just about my favorite time of year. The Starbucks version is tasty, but I know pumpkin flavored syrup is no match for the real thing. Can't wait to try this homemade version! Beautiful pictures as always Christina. Best of luck on your TV appearance this morning! You must share the segment if you can!
Heather || Heather's Dish says
Welp, you didn't have to do a lot of talking to convince me - I'm totally making this next week!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
One of our local coffee shops makes a pumpkin mocha that I can't resist! Love that I can make my own now!
Laura (Blogging Over Thyme) says
Ahhh! These lattes! And those birchwood straws! Dying.
Graham @ Glazed & Confused says
We are SO on the same wavelength today. I posted a PSL recipe too, except mine is a little drunker. LOL
Christina Lane says
Hey Graham, I LOVE your site. I couldn't find a way to comment (please tell me I'm just not blind). Can we be friends? Pretty please? I'm nice enough. And I wasn't in a sorority. Swear. xo
Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says
All of this. On repeat. For the next 2.5 months. That's where I'll be.