As the leaves begin to change and a chill creeps into the air, there's nothing quite like the comfort of a Pumpkin Spice Latte to signal the arrival of fall. This beloved seasonal drink has become an iconic symbol of autumn, and it's a favourite for many as they embrace the cosy vibes of the season.

Rather than enduring long queues at Starbucks, try whipping up this delightful Starbucks-inspired pumpkin spice latte replica. Plus, you can prepare it in dairy-free or paleo variations.

Ingredients :

• 5 tbsp pumpkin puree


• 2 cups whole milk


• 3 tbsp maple syrup


• 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice


• 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract


• 4 shots of espresso


• Whipped cream

Serves : 2

Cooks In : 15 min

Difficulty : Easy

Preparation Method :

Pumpkin pie spice:
1. Combine ¼ cup cinnamon, 2 tbsp ground ginger, 1 tbsp ground nutmeg and 2 tsp ground cloves.

Pumpkin spice latte:
1. Add the pumpkin puree, milk, maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice to a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined.
2. Bring to a boil and then remove from the heat.
3. Divide the mixture evenly between two coffee mugs.
4. Pour 4 espresso shots and add 2 to each mug.
5. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.

Tips :

To make this a dairy-free pumpkin spice latte recipe, swap out the whole milk for coconut milk or almond milk. To make this a paleo pumpkin spice latte recipe, simply use coconut milk in place of the whole milk, use grade B maple syrup or coconut sugar for the sweetener and use a full-fat coconut to make homemade whipped cream.