Description
This creamy iced pumpkin spice latte is a cozy autumn drink made with real pumpkin, warm spices, and rich coffee or espresso. It’s quick to prepare, customizable, and tastes even better than your favorite coffee shop PSL.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk (whole, skim, almond, oat, or soy)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or half-and-half/coconut cream for lighter/vegan version)
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee or 2 shots espresso (cooled)
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey/agave/brown sugar/coconut sugar)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice cubes (for serving, about 1 cup)
- Whipped cream (optional, dairy or coconut for vegan)
- Pinch of cinnamon or extra pumpkin pie spice (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Brew 1/2 cup strong coffee or pull two shots of espresso. Let cool for a few minutes or use cold brew.
- In a blender, combine milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Blend for 30 seconds until smooth and frothy. Alternatively, whisk vigorously in a bowl or shake in a jar.
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes (about 1 cup). For extra flavor, use coffee ice cubes.
- Pour the blended pumpkin milk mixture over the ice. Slowly add the coffee or espresso. Stir gently if desired.
- Taste and adjust sweetness, spice, or creaminess as needed.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. Add a cinnamon stick for garnish if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy fresh and cold.
Notes
For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and coconut cream. Adjust sweetness and spice to taste. Prep the pumpkin milk mixture ahead and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Use coffee ice cubes to prevent dilution. Blending ensures a silky texture. For a hot version, warm the milk mixture and skip the ice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tall glass (about 16 oz)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
Keywords: pumpkin spice latte, iced latte, autumn drink, pumpkin coffee, homemade PSL, fall beverage, creamy latte, coffee recipe, easy latte, vegan pumpkin spice latte