A dairy-free twist on the popular fall coffee blend—this vegan dairy-free pumpkin spice latte is easy to make at home and contains real pumpkin puree. Pumpkin spice blend can be made in advance, so you can enjoy a warm hug-in-a-mug all season long.
The sweetness of this recipe can be adjusted to your liking. This homemade dairy-free pumpkin spice latte is a perfect homage to fall—stay inside, put on your cozy socks and make this recipe today.
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Homemade Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte
And of course, nothing beats a really good coffee or latte. What better way to welcome fall than with an uber trendy, yet equally satisfying, pumpkin spice latte. Making this wonderful fall beverage at home is super easy and will save you a few bucks as well. Moreover, this homemade PSL is dairy-free, gluten free, naturally sweetened, and doesn't contain any artificial flavorings or colours.
Keys to making a great dairy-free pumpkin spice latte
Use quality espresso and brew it fresh - nothing tastes better than fresh brewed coffee.
Source plain pumpkin puree so you can control the level of sweetness and spice. Pumpkin pie filling is not the same thing as pumpkin puree.
Fresh grated nutmeg- this will really make your latte extra special and aromatic.
Use unsweetened/plain almond milk- or your favourite dairy free milk of choice again so you can control the level of sweetness.
Don't skip whip - use your favourite store bought variety, or try making coconut whip.
Use homemade pumpkin pie spice- it's easy and inexpensive considering you probably already have the ingredients in your spice cupboard. My recipe is below.
Try Foam instead of whip
If you prefer milk foam over whip, I absolutely love the Breville Milk Cafe Electric Frother for this task [thanks to Laura from The First Mess for inspiring me to purchase one]. It can be challenging to get a good foam from non-dairy milks. However, it does an amazing job of making luscious, marshmallow-y foam from almond, oat, and cashew milk. If you decide to invest in one, you can heat and foam the milk without the need of a saucepan as per step 4 below.
Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte [vegan]
Ingredients
For Pumpkin Spice blend:
- 1 ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
For the Lattes:
- 2 oz approx ¼ cup fresh brewed espresso
- 3 tablespoon plain pumpkin puree
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice blend
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup, (adjust to your desired level of sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups unsweetened almond milk, or non dairy milk of choice
Instructions
- To make the pumpkin spice blend, simply mix together all the spices and store in an airtight jar or container.
- Brew the espresso as per the directions on your particular espresso maker. In a small sauce pan, gently heat the pumpkin puree, the ½ teaspoon of pumpkin spice blend, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and ¼ cup of the almond milk until warm. Remove from heat and stir in the brewed espresso.
- Portion the pumpkin/espresso mixture into two of your favourite mugs.
- In another small sauce pan, heat the remaining almond milk just until it starts steaming. If you prefer your latte with foam, you'll need to froth the milk now. Remove from heat and gently pour over the espresso/pumpkin mixture. Stir to combine.
- Top with your favorite non-dairy whip or foam. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh grated nutmeg.
Nutrition
This is an approximation of the nutrition offered in this recipe, and is created using a nutrition calculator. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your preferred calculator.
Disclaimer
all recipes on The Simple Green are developed and tested in a Canadian kitchen, at normal elevation, using electric appliances and ingredients available in Canada. Results may vary.