Pumpkin Spice Latte
When the air gets crisp and pumpkins start popping up on every doorstep, there’s nothing more comforting than a cozy Pumpkin Spice Latte. It’s that magical moment where sweater weather meets spooky season — the scent of cinnamon, nutmeg, and coffee filling the kitchen while candles flicker in the background. This homemade version brings all the Halloween café vibes without the sugar crash or artificial syrups. Instead, it’s made with real pumpkin, warm spices, and gut-nourishing ingredients that help you feel grounded and glowing — even through all the seasonal sweets. Whether you’re heading to a pumpkin patch, settling in for a scary movie marathon, or just need a cozy morning ritual before trick-or-treat prep, this latte is the perfect fall companion.
Recipe Quick Stats
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Best Time to Eat: Morning or mid-afternoon pick-me-up
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or oat milk)
- 2 tbsp pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice (or blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup brewed coffee or 1 shot of espresso
- Optional: coconut whipped cream for topping
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the almond milk, pumpkin purée, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice over medium heat.
- Heat until warm and slightly frothy (do not boil).
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Brew your coffee or espresso, then pour it into your mug.
- Add the pumpkin milk mixture on top, whisk or froth again for that café-style foam.
- Finish with coconut whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Why This Recipe Support Your Cycle Naturally
- Pumpkin is rich in fiber and beta-carotene, which support healthy digestion and reduce inflammation.
- Cinnamon and ginger have natural anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that can calm the gut and balance blood sugar.
- Plant-based milk (especially oat or almond) adds gentle prebiotic fiber that supports a healthy microbiome.