Spicy Pumpkin Spice Latte

Rating: 3.64 stars
14 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 6
  • 4 star values: 2
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 2

I don't normally drink pumpkin spice lattes, but when I do, I make my own and don't drop 5 dollars at the corner coffee stand. And this version, with a spicy kick, actually has pumpkin in it! Cooking the pumpkin and the spices in the saucepan eliminates any raw squash flavor and makes the spices toastier. And the black pepper gives this latte a nice kick.

By The Gruntled Gourmand
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Ingredients

2
Original recipe yields 2 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Whisk almond milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, and pepper together in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is almost boiling; remove from heat and whisk until frothy, about 1 minute. Divide mixture between 2 mugs.

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  • Slowly pour coffee into each mug. Top with whipped cream and pinch pumpkin pie spice.

Cook's Note:

You can use a sugar substitute instead of sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
128.6 calories; 1.6 g protein; 22.5 g carbohydrates; 2.3 mg cholesterol; 236.7 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

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Holiday Baker
Rating: 5 stars
09/10/2014
This tasted great. I changed the servings to 1 and put all of the ingredients in my large Allrecipes mug. After following the recipe exactly even adding the black pepper I realized I was out of pumpkin puree! I decided to microwave it anyway. I am glad I did and followed the recipe exactly otherwise because the base flavors are balanced well. After heating I did still think it tasted like a pumpkin spice coffee regardless. I did spray the whipped topping on as recommend. I plan to buy the pumpkin and try it again though. I liked the kick to this and that it did wake me up. ty Read More
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DeeDee Lamberti
Rating: 1 stars
09/26/2015
I'm always open to trying new things but I honestly didn't like it. Too much pumpkin pie spice not very sweet and adding the pepper was a no-no. I had higher expectations. Read More
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14 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 6
  • 4 star values: 2
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 2
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Holiday Baker
Rating: 5 stars
09/10/2014
This tasted great. I changed the servings to 1 and put all of the ingredients in my large Allrecipes mug. After following the recipe exactly even adding the black pepper I realized I was out of pumpkin puree! I decided to microwave it anyway. I am glad I did and followed the recipe exactly otherwise because the base flavors are balanced well. After heating I did still think it tasted like a pumpkin spice coffee regardless. I did spray the whipped topping on as recommend. I plan to buy the pumpkin and try it again though. I liked the kick to this and that it did wake me up. ty Read More
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Sara Nichols
Rating: 5 stars
10/26/2014
This recipe encouraged me to finally try almond milk. Absolutely delicious! I now keep 1/2 cup containers of pumpkin purée in my freezer to whip this up when company knocks on the door.. Thanks getting the spice just right and the pepper is essential. Don't leave it out Read More
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Yoly
Rating: 5 stars
03/01/2020
I scaled the recipe down to 1 serving. I accidentally added 1 1/2 tsp of pumpkin spice instead of 3/4 tsp (for 1 serving) but it worked out just fine for me. I poured the pumpkin mixture in first then using the back of the spoon I slowly added the coffee. Beautiful layered drink and delicious! Thank you for the recipe! Read More
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Aleasha
Rating: 5 stars
10/26/2014
Took a while to make but it was worth it. I did add a bit more sugar since I'm not really a coffee drinker Read More
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Jill and Chris
Rating: 5 stars
11/06/2014
Delicious! I used 2% milk and skipped the pepper. It needed more sweetener probably because 2% is not as sweet as almond milk so I just added a tad bit of agave honey and hazelnut syrup to taste. I like coffee so I used half the pumpkin spiced milk with 10oz coffee and saved the other half of the milk for later. Will be making this again and again! Read More
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DeeDee Lamberti
Rating: 1 stars
09/26/2015
I'm always open to trying new things but I honestly didn't like it. Too much pumpkin pie spice not very sweet and adding the pepper was a no-no. I had higher expectations. Read More
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jean66
Rating: 3 stars
11/02/2014
Followed exactly. Did not seems to froth at all and was not very latte like. Disappointing Read More
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captainfuture
Rating: 3 stars
10/31/2017
It was kind of Bland and it really didn't need the Black Pepper. Re-made it again with more sugar to taste Dutch Cocoa Powder plus an additional teaspoon of Pumpkin Pie Spice. Also whole Milk was used instead. That in itself made a big difference. Read More
lori4fam
Rating: 1 stars
12/05/2014
I didn't add the whipped cream but I don't think I would have liked it any better. Read More
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