Keep your money in your pocket and learn How To Make an Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte At Home in just 5 minutes! Better than the drive-thru, this Starbucks-style copycat recipe is rich, creamy, and packed with real pumpkin flavor.
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It's that time of year when Fall is finally here, and your local coffee shop brings out its fall drink menu! One of my favorite fall pumpkin drinks is the Pumpkin Spice Iced Coffee. But forget that $5.45 you're about to drop at Starbucks.
Make a homemade Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte at home instead! This easy drink recipe is so delicious and is even better than the one you can get at your local Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts, or Tim Hortons!
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- Why We Love This Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
- What Readers Are Saying
- Ingredients You'll Need
- How to Make an Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte At Home
- Variations
- Jeri's Top Tips
- Storage Tips
- What to Serve with Homemade Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Recipe FAQs
- More Iced Coffee Recipes
- Want More Pumpkin Recipes?
- Printable Recipe
- Comments
Why We Love This Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
- Economical: This latte is far cheaper than the coffee shop version.
- Real ingredients: We use actual pumpkin puree and warm pumpkin pie spice for an authentic flavor.
- Customizable: Want vegan, dairy-free, decaf, hot, or iced? You can make it however you like.
What Readers Are Saying
Not a huge fan of pumpkin spice anything, but this was DELICIOUS!!! So much so, I bought a small blender for the office so I can make them for my afternoon delight. 😊
- Maggie
The best pumpkin spice latte out there!! It made my morning; thank you Jeri!!
- RMstherrr
Ingredients You'll Need
- Espresso. I used Starbucks espresso coffee to make a bold espresso in my espresso machine. You can also use a French press, Moka pot, or Nespresso machine, or use cooled, strong-brewed coffee or Cold Brew Concentrate.
- Milk. I used non-sweetened almond milk, but you can use dairy milk, skim milk, reduced-fat milk, coconut milk, oat milk, or soy milk. Whole milk will give you the richest flavor.
- Pumpkin puree. Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Pumpkin pie spice. Use store-bought or make Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice. You can also just use cinnamon.
- Sweetener. I used maple syrup, but you could also use honey, vanilla simple syrup, brown sugar syrup, pumpkin spice syrup, or your favorite sweetener.
See the printable recipe card below for quantities and a full list of ingredients.
How to Make an Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte At Home
This recipe makes 473 mL, equivalent to a Grande size at Starbucks.
Step-By-Step Instructions
- Blend the base. Combine espresso/coffee, milk, pumpkin purée, sweetener, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice in a blender. You can also shake it in a mason jar with the lid on or use a milk frother.
Pour over ice. Fill your glass with ice, then pour the blended mixture on top.
Optional garnish. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice for extra cozy vibes. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Variations
- Leave out the whipped cream to make a skinny iced pumpkin spice latte.
- Drizzle caramel sauce or chocolate sauce over the whipped cream.
- Make a delicious Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Latte using chai tea instead of espresso if you are not a fan of coffee.
- Top with Pumpkin Cold Foam instead of whipped cream to make an iced pumpkin spice latte with cold foam.
For more delicious drink recipes, try my Starbucks Copycat Caramel Brulée Latte, Starbucks Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, and Starbucks Iced Matcha Latte next!
Jeri's Top Tips
- Double-the-batch hack: Make extra and store in the fridge for a quick latte the next morning!
- Coffee cubes: Freeze leftover coffee in ice trays. It's perfect to keep your latte strong and undiluted.
- Texture trick: Blend for a few seconds longer for a frothier, café-style latte.
Storage Tips
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container (a mason jar with a lid works great!) for up to 2 days. Give it a good shake before serving.
- Got leftover pumpkin puree? Scoop 1-tablespoon portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours. Once solid, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag. Next time a pumpkin craving hits, just grab a frozen puck and toss it into your blender or shaker. Instant iced PSL shortcut!
What to Serve with Homemade Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
I love to enjoy my cold glass of pumpkin latte with a Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin or a slice of Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting.
It also goes great with a slice of my Starbucks' Moist Banana Nut Bread or my Zucchini Bread with Cinnamon Glaze.
Recipe FAQs
A pumpkin spice latte is a coffee drink that is flavored with pumpkin and pumpkin pie spices. It is made with espresso and creamy milk and can be topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Starbucks' pumpkin spice latte contains espresso, milk, pumpkin spice sauce, whipped cream, and pumpkin spice topping.
An ounce of espresso contains 75 mg of caffeine (using Starbucks espresso), while regular coffee contains approximately 15 mg of caffeine per ounce.
There are approximately 100 calories in an iced pumpkin spice latte, assuming you use unsweetened almond milk and no whipped cream on top. If you use 1% milk, the calories increase to 160, and whipped cream on top adds another 60ish calories. The Starbucks version, Grande (16 fl oz), has 370 calories and 45 g of sugar.
Nope! As long as you're using pure pumpkin puree (not pie filling), it should blend smoothly.
Absolutely. Just heat the milk mixture and pour it over your hot espresso - no ice needed.
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Printable Recipe
Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ounce espresso (or ¼ cup strong-brewed coffee)
- 1 cup milk (your favorite milk)
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (plus a sprinkle for garnish)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Add the espresso, milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice to a blender. Blend 30-45 seconds until smooth. You can also place the ingredients in a mason jar and shake it with the lid on, or use a milk frother.
- Add ice cubes to a tall glass. Pour the blended mixture over the top.
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon if you like. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
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- Milk options: Use any milk, whether dairy or non-dairy.
- Pumpkin matters: Use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling (which is already sweetened and spiced).
- Customize sweetness: Start with less maple syrup if you prefer less sweet lattes, then add more if needed.
- Blend it well: A milk frother or blender helps get that café-style creamy finish. Shaking in a mason jar works too-just hold the lid tight!
- Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Shake before serving.
Nutrition
The provided nutrition information is automatically calculated. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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Megan Ellam says
My favourite kind of latte!
Jeannie says
love having this at the comfort of our home, way cheaper than buying outside. super easy and tasty!
Megan Ellam says
Perfect comfort! I love pumpkins latte soooo much!
Luca says
This is so delicious, so perfect for a fall afternoon!
amanda says
This is so good and perfect for Fall!
Priya Maha says
I am so going to try this recipe. Thank you sharing 🙂
Addie says
I love pumpkin spice lattes and this homemade version is so yummy! So refreshing and delicious.
Oscar says
I am all about the pumpkin these days and this latte was over the top amazing. I'm going to be addicted to these all season long.
Rob says
This looks delicious and making them at home will certainly save lots of money! The blender cleaning tip is especially helpful!
Tiffanie says
I just made this and took one sip and thought "holy crap this is so good, I have to leave a review immediately!" I'll keep it at that so I can get back to my drink.
Jeri says
Thank you for your kind words, Tiffanie! I'm so happy you enjoyed the iced pumpkin spice latte! It's one of my fall favorites too! Thanks for taking the time to write a review! 🙂
Lindsay says
Love being able to make this for myself this time of year!! Great recipe.