Enjoy this delicious, refreshing, festive Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte this fall! It includes easy-to-find ingredients and can be made in less than 5 minutes. Serve it with whipped cream, gingerbread cookies, muffins and more.
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This mouth-watering iced pumpkin latte deserves a spot on your menu this fall! It is one of my go-to recipes during pumpkin season because it is really easy to make. I love adding homemade pumpkin puree to desserts and drinks during fall to give them a delicious twist.
You'll also love this Easy Pumpkin Loaf with Streusel, Easy Pumpkin Banana Muffins, Creamy Pumpkin Mac ‘n’ Cheese and Healthy Pumpkin Waffles.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
- You will love this Iced pumpkin spice latte recipe if you are a coffee lover.
- The addition of pumpkin spice gives the usual iced latte a special twist as it includes warming aromatic, spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg.
- It is very easy to customize. For example, you can add less or more espresso depending on how strong you like your lattes and you can alter the amount of sugar you add too.
- It is a great way to enjoy the flavors of fall.
- If you are in the mood for something very cold then you can make a frozen pumpkin spice latte instead. To do this, add ice to the blender along with all of the other ingredients and blend until smooth.
Ingredients
To make this mouth-watering latte you will need a smoothie maker or blender. It includes easy-to-find ingredients that can be bought from a local store or online. Read the recipe card for more details and measurements.
- Milk: Use any milk of your choice for this recipe. For example, you can use full-fat milk, low-fat milk or plant-based milk.
- Espresso shots or instant coffee: I added 2 shots of espresso to the latte, but if you do not have espresso, then you can add ¾ cup of instant coffee instead.
- Pumpkin puree: Feel free to add canned or freshly made pumpkin puree.
- Pumpkin spice: This mixture includes cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves and ginger. If you do not have pumpkin spice then you can make your own pumpkin spice with those ingredients. You can also use pumpkin spice syrup instead.
- Fresh nutmeg (optional): I added some freshly grated nutmeg to the iced latte and whipped cream as it is one of my favorite spices. However, you can skip this if you don't have any nutmeg to hand.
- Salt: A pinch of salt will balance the flavors in this latte perfectly.
- Sugar: Add sugar to sweeten up this latte. Feel free to add less or more according to your preference.
- Ice: It wouldn't be an iced latte without the ice! Make sure you have ice ready before making this latte.
Tips and Substitutions
- Milk: If you want a super creamy latte then use full-fat milk. You can also add a splash of heavy cream if you want an even creamier latte.
- Vegan: To make a vegan pumpkin ice latte, then use plant-based milk and dairy-free whipped cream instead.
- Sweetness: Add white sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup, or any other sweetener of your choice to the latte. You can also alter the amount that you add depending on your preference. If you are not a fan of sugar then you can skip it altogether.
- Ice: If you want a latte with a slushy-like texture, then add ice to the blender and blend it with all of the other ingredients.
- Pumpkin spice: Feel free to use pumpkin spice syrup or powder.
How to Make Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Start by adding milk to a blender.
2. Next, add espresso shots.
3. Next, add pumpkin puree, sugar, pumpkin spice, salt and sugar to a smoothie maker or blender.
4. Blend the mixture until everything is smooth and evenly combined.
Tip: At this stage, you can taste the latte and adjust the flavor to suit your taste, e.g., add more sugar.
5. Finally, add ice to a cup or jar. Then, pour the pumpkin latte into the jar. Add whipped cream to the iced latte and dust nutmeg or more pumpkin spice on top.
Serve this cooling Starbucks-inspired pumpkin spice latte with pumpkin muffins, pumpkin loaf, and more!
Recipe FAQS
Yes. Pumpkin spice lattes can be iced. Blend cold milk, cold espresso shots, and the other ingredients used to make the latte and serve it with ice to make a pumpkin spice-iced latte.
Iced pumpkin spiced lattes have a sweet, cold, milky and festive taste. Pumpkin spice gives these lattes a sweet and warming flavor as it includes cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and ginger.
This all depends on where you buy it from. Most iced pumpkin spice lattes are relatively sweet. However, you can ask for less sugar to avoid this.
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Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
Equipment
- 1 Blender or smoothie maker
- 2 Cup or jar to serve iced latte
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup of milk any milk of your choice
- 3 tbsp of pumpkin puree fresh or canned
- 3 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice
- A pinch salt
- 3 shots espresso or ¾ cup of instant coffee
- ice enough to fill the jar
Instructions
- Add milk, espresso shots, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, sugar and salt to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add ice to a jar or glass cup and pour the latte mixture into it. Top with whipped, dust pumpkin spice on top and serve.
Notes
- Espresso shots: if you do not have espresso then you can add ¾ cup of instant coffee instead.
- Milk: If you want a super creamy latte then use full-fat milk. You can also add a splash of heavy cream if you want an even creamier latte.
- Vegan: To make a vegan pumpkin iced latte then use plant-based milk and dairy free whipped cream instead.
- Sweetness: Add white sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup or any other sweetner of your choice to the latte. You can also alter the amount that you add depending on your preference. If you are not a fan of sugar then you can skip it altogether.
- Ice: If you want a latte with a slushy-like texteture then add ice to the blender and blend it with all of the other ingredients.
- Pumpkin spice: Feel free to use pumpkin spice syrup or powder.
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