You don’t need to spend your dollars on expensive Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte anymore – you can get a perfectly delicious and super easy Pumpkin Spice Latte in the comfort of your own home! Get your comfy pants on, hair in a bun, and pour yourself a cup of this easy homemade blender pumpkin spice latte.
You may say – oh this is just so basic. I say: who cares? It is seriously, ridiculously delicious. You can spice it up just as much or as little as you want. I LOVE pumpkin season, and if you do too, I’m sure you will love creamy parmesan pumpkin pasta, pumpkin crème brûlée, Moroccan butternut and chevre soup and white chocolate pumpkin muffins as well!
There’s more where they came from, just search for either butternut or pumpkin in the search bar, or you can click these shortcuts: pumpkin & butternut.
Pumpkin or butternut squash?
I often make pumpkin puree out of butternut, because it is a more flavorful vegetable but they still serve the same purpose. I say you can definitely use butternut whenever the recipe calls for pumpkin. You can read more about that in how to make your own pumpkin puree.
Making your own pumpkin puree is a lot cheaper than buying canned (especially here in Norway!!), and thus making this pumpkin spice latte even cheaper to make at home. There’s no problem in using canned either, just know you have the option.
Homemade pumpkin puree can be a lot more watery than canned, but for this latte you don’t have to worry about it. If you want to use the puree in for example pumpkin muffins, it could be a good idea to run the puree through a sieve first to get rid of the excess water.
But that’s easy peasy and not even needed for this particular recipe!
How to store leftover pumpkin spice latte
If you know you’re not going to drink it all today or tomorrow, you can make the pumpkin mixture into some sort of coffee syrup. A syrup can keep in the refrigerator for about 1 week.
Follow the recipe in the recipe card below, but instead of adding all the 2 cups of milk into the saucepan, take out 2/3 of the syrup first, and then pour in just 2/3 cup milk (or more if you like a very milky latte).
If you made it all including the 2 cups of milk, that’s not a problem either. Store leftover pumpkin milk covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Whenever you are ready to make one again, simply pour 1 cup of the mixture into a saucepan to heat it back up. Pour the milk into a blender, and blend for 30 seconds (if you want the frothy top). Then pour it over 1/2 cup of strong, hot coffee.
You don’t need fancy equipment to make great lattes
I always thought we needed some fancy equipment to make lattes. I don’t drink much coffee, so I am no expert. But when I figured we could just use our blender
Cappuccinos and lattes, however, that’s a whole different story. Mixing coffee with milk and sugar, then it becomes the magic I know it can do. Adding delicious pumpkin and earthy, warming spices of fall and it screams snuggle time!
Another delicious fall latte is this apple caramel latte macchiato made with apple cider. If you like pumpkin spice latte I’m positive you will love that one too!
However, you don’t even need to use the blender
The blender helps to make that frothy top of the milk. You can use a milk frother too, or you can simply omit the step. Pouring hot pumpkin milk into coffee… you can’t really go wrong with that either.
Sometimes when I’m re-heating leftover pumpkin milk, I just simply pour it directly into my hot coffee. No froth, but even easier – and no clean-up!
How to make this easy homemade blender pumpkin spice latte
In a small saucepan
Pour in the milk and vanilla (3) and only give it a gentle warm up (4). Milk is dangerous on the stove, violently pouring all over your counter if you don’t keep your eyes open. Once it’s all warm and mixed, pour it into a blender. Blend for around 30 seconds. Remember the mixture becomes larger as it fluffs up.
Make 1 1/2 cup strong coffee and divide it between three mugs
Adding whipped cream and caramel really liven it up, making it extra indulgent and decadent. I suggest making a batch of this homemade salted caramel sauce, and keep in the fridge for when you want to drink another pumpkin spice latte.
And the day will come, I’m telling you.
There’s not much that is more comforting than hot coffee, creamy milk and warming fall spices once the weather drops. If you want more inspiration, I can recommend to check out these 22 cozy hot fall drinks.
And don’t forget to serve these lattes with a white chocolate pumpkin muffin or apple cider donuts!
If you liked this recipe, I’m sure you will love these other fall treats as well:
- Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
- Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce
- Chocolate Coffee Cupcakes with Irish Baileys Frosting
- Healthy Pumpkin Soufflé with Maple Pecans
- Apple Honey Brie Toast
- Cranberry Sangria
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This recipe was originally published on Aug 30th 2018, but updated on Sep 9th 2020 for better content.
Easy Homemade Blender Pumpkin Spice Latte
Ingredients
Pumpkin Spice Latte
- 4 tbsp pumpkin puree recipe link below, but store bought is fine
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2-3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract not a typo
- 2 cups milk 500ml
- 1 1/2 cup strong coffee 350ml
- whipped heavy cream for topping, optional
- salted caramel sauce for topping, optional, recipe link below
Pumpkin Pie Spice (makes 1/3 cup or 5 large tbsp)
- 3 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Pumpkin pie spice: Mix all the spices together and store in an airtight container.
- In a small saucepan on medium heat, add in pumpkin puree and 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice. Stir until it all smells cooked, around 2 minutes. Add in brown sugar, and stir until it becomes a thick syrup.
- Pour in the milk and vanilla and only give it a gentle warm up. Once it's all warm and mixed, pour it into a blender. Blend for around 30 seconds*. Remember the mixture becomes larger as it fluffs up.
- Make strong coffee and divide between the mugs. Pour in the pumpkin milk mixture, give it a stir and it's ready! Extra special with whipped cream and salted caramel sauce.
- Leftovers: Leftover pumpkin milk can be store covered in the refrigerator for 3 days. Re-heat and blend again if you want the frothy top.**
Love your photos. YES to pumpkin spice and lattes. I hate the cold weahter…but PUMPKIN is my favourite flavour. I have been known to make a pumpkin latte in the summer LOL.
Thank you so much, Gloria! I know a lot of people don’t like the cold weather, but then it’s nice to get to warm yourself on a cup of pumpkin spice latte, right? And LOL you are the pumpkin queen!
This looks so fancy! I need to make this tomorrow morning for breakfast, love lattes!
And it’s so easy to make too! Have a great breakfast tomorrow 🙂
I’m obsessed with pumpkin anything, especially lattes, so I have to try this. It’s funny, though, because as much as I love pumpkin and fall flavors, I’m never ready to let go of summer. So conflicted!
Thank you so much. And YES, I know EXACTLY how you feel! I love pumpkin and Fall, but I always feel bad when I’m thinking that Summer is over… Very conflicted, indeed.
I love pumpkin! I like that you can make your own drinks at home – I bet it’s a lot cheaper then buying one everyday! thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Brittany! I live a place where I can’t get Starbucks anyway, so it’s the perfect excuse to make your own. 🙂
This sounds absolutely wonderful! I will have to make this September 21! (I have to wait until Fall… haha)
Thank you! In Norway we usually see Sep. 1st as the first day of Fall, even though it’s technically Sep 21, haha. Hope you enjoy it then!
Fall is my favorite thing ever and this blog post just made my mood so much better. I am pinning this to try and I cannot wait!
Gosh thank you so much, Sophia! That makes me so happy!
Oh I wish the weather was cooler up here already so I can make this and get into the fall mood. :))
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That’s the sad part of warm places… but thank you so much!
I love a pumpkin latte but I really like how this one isn’t going to cost me $5. I can’t wait to make this and especially in the blender. Such a great idea.
Why buy when you can make your own, right! Thank you so much!
I LOVE pumpkin spice too. It’s still very hot here but I can open my freezer door and stand there while I enjoy this. Thankfully we have pumpkin for sale already so I can start right away. I’ve never used puree before I have always creamed the the spices into a butter and coconut cream mixture and blended that into my coffee.
I had to laugh when I read your comment! Totally picturing you drinking pumpkin latte in your freezer door. I do think your version of it sounds delicious too though! Love coconut cream.
I’m not a fan of pumpkin spice latte but seeing this changed my perspective of PSL. This definitely something I need to make to celebrate Fall season. This and pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies. Yum!
Of course people have different preferences, that’s the beauty of making it at home. You can add and subtract to your own liking. Thank you so much, you are so kind! And those cookies… mmm delish!
I don’t care that it’s currently 100 degrees here in Las Vegas, I’m ready to pumpkin spice all of the things! This is a perfect post for me. I’ve been trying to cut back on trips to Starbucks without cutting back on my coffee consumption. I can’t wait to try this!
Thank you so much, Christa!! You are too kind. Those Starbucks coffees can really add up to be a large amount of money!
What a comforting drink, this is pumpkin spice dream in a cup! It looks decadent and pretty easy to make. Better than a commercial option. There is nothing better than homemade treats. Cheers!
I definitely prefer to make my own, no matter what it is. Thank you so much!
You are speaking my language with this latte. I secretly cannot wait for fall to come to start incorporating pumpkin everything in my diet. I spend way too much at Starbucks. I cant wait to try this version!!!!!
The love language of pumpkin! I love how you said ‘secretly’, because that’s exactly how I feel about it too. Thank you so much!
I seriously want one right now. looks so yummy and easy to make. Can’t wait to try this, can’t even remember when was the last time I had pumpkin spice latte. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe.
Thank you so much Arjhon! Pumpkin spice latte is so delicious!
I never realized a latte could be so divinely delicious but your pumpkin spice latte has taught me otherwise. Can’t wait to try it when pumpkin season starts!
Thank you so much! Remember to make pumpkin puree to last until next year!
This sounds delicious! Love that it is made at home, better for the pocketbook, and better for the environment! Thanks for sharing!
So many great arguments, thank you so much, Jennifer!
Oh my goodness! This looks and sounds perfect! I am so ready for fall and spice lattes. I am wondering if this would work with sweet potatoes instead? What do you think?
Thank you so much, April! I haven’t tried it, but I can’t see why it shouldn’t work. It sounds like a really good idea!
I literally cannot wait to try this! Its getting chilly in Wisconsin and I already got all my fall decor and candles out 🙂 Now all I need is a warm mug of pumpkin spice latte!
Like seriously it sounds like it is going to save huge bucks of mine which I can plan to spend later. Thanks for sharing such an amazing an easy to follow detailed recipe, can’t wait to try this weekend.
Thank you so much! I hate spending more money than I have to, and this is so much better too!