Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte
Serving Size: 2 lattes
DESCRIPTION
This vegan pumpkin spice latte is creamy, cozy, and full of warm fall flavor. Made with real pumpkin purée, espresso, plant-based milk, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice, it comes together in just 10 minutes. Enjoy it hot and frothy or pour it over ice for a refreshing fall drink. It’s an easy dairy-free coffee shop favorite you can make right at home!
EQUIPMENT
- Espresso Machine to make espresso shots
- Saucepan to heat pumpkin spice flavored milk
- Handheld Frother to froth and foam up the latte
INGREDIENTS
- 2 shots espresso or ⅓ cup strongly brewed coffee
- 1 ½ cups soy milk
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon pure pumpkin purée
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin spice powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1-2 pinches turmeric powder optional for color
Optional Toppings
- dollop vegan whipped cream
- sprinkle cinnamon powder
METHOD
- Prepare 2 shots of espresso and pour into a mug.
- Add the soy milk, pumpkin purée, maple syrup, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt to a small saucepan. Whisk over medium-low heat until smooth and steaming, but do not boil.Optional: If you want to add a little golden color to your latte, add a pinch of turmeric powder to the milk.
- Remove from the heat and froth the pumpkin milk until creamy and foamy.
- Pour the pumpkin milk over the espresso. Top with vegan whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
For an iced latte
- Whisk or froth the pumpkin milk ingredients without heating. Pour over a glass of ice, add the espresso, and stir. Top with vegan whipped cream and cinnamon, if desired.
NOTES
- Coffee: No espresso machine? Use strongly brewed coffee instead. Brew it stronger than usual so the coffee flavor stands up to the creamy pumpkin mixture.
- Plant milk: I use Trader Joe’s Soy Beverage for a creamy, neutral flavor. For a foamier latte, try a barista-style plant milk.
- Pumpkin: Use 100% pure pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling. Avoid adding too much, as it can make the latte overly thick.
- For more color: Add a small pinch of turmeric for a warmer golden-orange color without overpowering the pumpkin spice.
- Adjust to taste: Add more maple syrup for sweetness or pumpkin pie spice for a stronger spiced flavor.
- Iced latte: For less melting, let freshly brewed espresso cool slightly before pouring it over the ice.
NUTRITION
Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 3031IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 277mg | Iron: 1mg
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