Nothing screams autumn quite like a pumpkin spice latte and they are everywhere at the moment! These seasonal lattes can contain a lot of sugar, but now you can make your own Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte, and it's a lot easier than you might think. Plus, you don't have to leave the house to get one either!
As the leaves start turning brown and falling to the ground, the air is getting crisp and it starts to get darker earlier, that must mean it is time to start thinking about coffee shop seasonal drinks! At this time of year it is all about the PSL (that's pumpkin spice latte to me and you).
While we are big fans of going out for a coffee, it can be nice to stay at home and make your own version too - especially when it is this easy. If you can make a version that is lower in calories than those you buy in coffee shops, then we're all for that!
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Why should you try it?
- Just 245 calories per serving.
- Really easy to make
- Can easily be made vegan
- Money saving
What you will need
- Maple syrup
- Water
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Ground ginger
- Pumpkin puree
- Vanilla extract
- Espresso
- Skimmed milk
- Squirty cream and cinnamon for serving (optional)
Step by step
One: Put all the syrup ingredients into a bowl.
Two: Mix well. Put in a pan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Take off the heat and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes until thickened a little.
Three: Add a shot of espresso to each cup and stir in 3 tablespoon of syrup.
Four: Stir in hot steamed milk.
Five: Top with cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Is a Pumpkin Spice Latte healthy?
Whilst the Starbucks version is totally delicious and a regular part of our October routine, the ingredients list in our homemade version is much smaller. Just a can of pumpkin puree, some maple syrup and spices are all you need to make the syrup.
We don't add any salt to ours like Starbucks does, or any kind of colouring. We have tried to keep the ingredients list as small as possible, but still with maximum flavour.
A coffee shop Pumpkin Spice Latte is about 400 calories, whereas our healthier version is just 245 calories.
FAQs
We are really loving the canned pumpkin puree at the moment as it is just pure pumpkin with no additives, preservatives or any other nasties. It is near impossible to find in supermarkets in the UK, but you can order it from Amazon and it's fairly cheap too.
When mixed with some pure maple syrup and spices, it makes the most amazing syrup that is perfect for your coffee. We topped ours with some low fat whipped cream and a sprinkling of cinnamon, but the drink is just as good without the cream too.
Extra tips
- Make a big batch of this and it will keep in the fridge for a couple of weeks.
- You can make this vegan by using almond, oat or cashew milk instead of semi-skimmed and using a soy cream on top or just leave it out completely.
- You can buy pumpkin puree from Amazon if you can't find it in UK supermarkets.
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Recipe
Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte
Ingredients
- 125 ml Maple Syrup
- 100 ml Water
- 3 tablespoon Pumpkin Puree
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 4 shots Espresso
- 1.5 litre Skimmed milk
Instructions
- Put all the syrup ingredients into a pan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Take off the heat and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes until thickened a little.125 ml Maple Syrup, 100 ml Water, 3 tablespoon Pumpkin Puree, 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
- Add a shot of espresso to each cup and stir in 3 tablespoon of syrup.4 shots Espresso
- Stir in hot steamed milk and top with cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.1.5 litre Skimmed milk
Notes
- Make a big batch of this and it will keep in the fridge for a couple of weeks.
- You can make this vegan by using almond, oat or cashew milk instead of semi-skimmed and using a soy cream on top or just leave it out completely.
- You can buy pumpkin puree from Amazon if you can't find it in UK supermarkets.
Latia
Just made this for my first PSL of the year. I made a big batch based on ratings and faith. Glad I did. It is sooo spicy in the perfect way, it's like a hug from my mug in the morning. Thank you so much!
Jawad
Call me crazy but I usually have to have this at least once a week all year round, and not just for autumn