Learn how to make Pumpkin Spice Latte at home with simple & healthy ingredients you have in your kitchen. This healthy pumpkin coffee is full of warm spices and delicious pumpkin flavor. A sugar free coffee that is low carb, keto, paleo, vegan and dairy-free so you can skip the trip to your local coffee shop and stay cozy with this copycat Starbucks version.
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Updated September 2020
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte
It’s that time of year again! Tis’ the season for tall boots, cozy layers, autumn colors and of course, hot coffee to warm you up on a chilly fall morning.
Once upon a time, we used to love hitting up Starbucks every time they launched their new holiday drink flavors. Even back then, I thought they were too sweet for my taste and full of artificial flavors. So the best solution? Making your own copycat Starbucks lattes at home that you can customize according to your taste. This one is naturally gluten free, grain free, refined sugar free and dairy free with various keto or paleo sweetener options to taste.
Homemade Gingerbread Latte, Peppermint Mocha Latte and this Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte will be on repeat for the next few months.
What is a PSL?
PSL, is short for Pumpkin Spice Latte – a seasonal and super popular drink from Startbucks, Tim Horton’s and other coffee-shops.
What does Pumpkin Latte taste like?
If you’ve never had Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, it’s a hot and very sweet pumpkin flavored coffee drink that comes with a whipped cream topping and pumpkin spice sprinkles.
Ingredients you need for this Sugar-Free PSL:
- 3/4 cup almond milk, unsweetened (feel free to sub with coconut milk or your favorite dairy free milk)
- Heavy cream OR coconut cream for paleo pumpkin spiced latte
- Organic pure pumpkin puree NOT canned pumpkin pie filling
- Homemade pumpkin pie spice mix
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- paleo or low carb sweetener, to taste (we used monk fruit but coconut sugar, maple syrup or your preferred granulated sweetener, brown sugar or liquid sweetener all work as well)
- 1/2 cup Espresso OR strongly brewed coffee (hot or cold)
FOR TOPPING (OPTIONAL):
- whipped coconut cream OR whipped heavy cream if not paleo
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice for sprinkling
- keto caramel sauce OR paleo caramel sauce
- shaved sugar free chocolate (we used Lily’s) or other paleo chocolate
How to make Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home
Skip the Starbucks run and try using this easy pumpkin coffee recipe to make your own keto version of the classic PSL at home. This low carb pumpkin spice latte recipe combines espresso or hot brewed coffee with your favorite fall spices.
You can make it just like your favorite coffeehouse and top it with a little bit of coconut cream or heavy whipped cream and a sprinkle of extra spice and a drizzle of sugar free keto caramel.
- HEAT THE MILK: Heat 1/4 cup of the almond milk, coconut cream, pumpkin puree, sweetener and pumpkin pie spice in a small saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave for 30 seconds, until spices and sweetener dissolves when stirred. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and hot espresso.
- DIVIDE INTO CUPS: Pour into a large mug or divide into two small mugs.
- HEAT UP THE MILK: Steam remaining milk (using a frother, on the stove or in the microwave) and add to the espresso mixture.
- ADD FAVORITE TOPPINGS: Garnish with whipped coconut cream, a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice and sugar free keto caramel, if desired.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pumpkin Spice Latte keto?
A classic PSL from Starbucks has approximately 52 grams of carbs, 50 grams of sugar and loaded with lots of of ingredients that are not very keto-friendly.
How many carbs in Pumpkin Spice Latte?
Our keto pumpkin spice latte recipe is only:
Our recipe for this pumpkin coffee (minus the keto caramel and shaved chocolate) is:
- 98 calories
- 7g fiber – 3g net carbs = 4
- 9g fat
- 1g protein
- 1g sugar
For 1 teaspoon keto caramel sauce, add 9 calories and 1 gram fat.
Tip and Variations
- Use decaf coffee for a Decaf Pumpkin Spice Latte
- For vegan pumpkin spice latte, be sure go use dairy-free milk and top with whipped coconut milk
- Top with dairy-free chocolate chips or shaved chocolate
How to make an Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
Craving a cold pumpkin iced coffee on a hot day? Instead of heating up the ingredients on the stove, simple add to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a tall glass filled with ice.
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Learn how to make Pumpkin Spice Latte at home with simple & healthy ingredients you have in your kitchen. This healthy pumpkin coffee is full of warm spices and delicious pumpkin flavor. A sugar free coffee that is low carb, keto, paleo, vegan and dairy-free so you can skip the trip to your local coffee shop and stay cozy with this copycat Starbucks version.
- 3/4 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp coconut cream OR heavy cream (if not paleo)
- 1 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice mix
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp paleo OR low carb sweetener , to taste (coconut sugar, monk fruit sweetener, maple syrup or preferred sweetener)
- 1/2 cup espresso OR strongly brewed coffee , hot or cold
- 1 tablespoons whipped coconut cream OR whipped heavy cream if not vegan / dairy-free
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice for sprinkling
- paleo or keto caramel sauce
- sugar free chocolate shavings , we use Lily's sweets or Hu's Kitchen
Heat 1/4 cup of the almond milk, coconut cream, pumpkin puree, sweetener and pumpkin pie spice in a small saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave for 30 seconds, until spices and sweetener dissolves when stirred. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and hot espresso.
Pour into a large mug or divide into two small mugs.Steam remaining milk (using a frother, on the stove or in the microwave) and add to the espresso mixture.
Garnish with whipped coconut cream, a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice and sugar free keto caramel, if desired.
NOTE: Nutritional value includes whipped coconut cream minus the keto caramel.
With 1 teaspoon of keto caramel, just add 9 calories and 1g fat.
Chaitali -
Latte + Pumpkin!!! WOW, amazing!! by far the best combination I ever tried.
thank you for sharing this refreshing recipe.
this is surely pinned on my menu.
keep sharing.