Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte (Keto, Gluten-Free)

Learn how to make the best Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte right at home! This healthy keto pumpkin spice latte recipe is just 6 ingredients and made in 5 minutes! Keep it hot or make it iced, this budget-friendly, quick & easy Starbucks copycat is full of real pumpkin and coffee, without the dairy or sugar! It's gluten-free, allergy-free, sugar-free, and paleo so everyone can enjoy!

Forget Starbucks this holiday season, save some time, money, and calories by making the famous pumpkin spice latte right in your own kitchen! Made with real pumpkin, your favorite brew of coffee, creamy coconut milk, and sweetened with your favorite sugar-free sweetener! It's perfectly creamy, frothy, and spiced to pumpkin perfection. Add some homemade dairy-free whipped cream and extra cinnamon and you may just become the best vegan barista in town!

What's in a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte?

In a 16oz latte, there are 390 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated, .5g trans), 52g carbs, 50g sugar. Yes, there are 50 grams of sugar! The non-vegan ingredient list is a bit questionable too:

Milk, Pumpkin Spice Sauce [Sugar, Condensed Skim Milk, Pumpkin Puree, Contains 2 Or Less Of Fruit And Vegetable Juice For Color, Natural Flavors, Annatto, Salt, Potassium Sorbate], Brewed Espresso, Whipped Cream [Cream (Cream, Mono And Diglycerides, Carageenan), Vanilla Syrup (Sugar, Water, Natural Flavors, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid)], Pumpkin Spice Topping [Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg, Clove, Sulfiting Agents]

The latte is basically refined sugars and dairy, with a wee bit of coffee and "pumpkin flavor". That's not worth the $5.45. We can do better, make it healthy and from scratch, with real ingredients, and make it allergy-free!

Why You'll Love This Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

This latte checks all the boxes! Whether you just need it vegan or want it keto, you'll get everything you want and nothing you don't in this super easy recipe! This homemade PSL is:

• Gluten-Free
• Vegan & Vegetarian
• Allergy-free (Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Peanut-Free, Wheat-Free, Sesame-Free, Coconut-Free, Corn-Free)
• Keto & Low-Carb
• Paleo
• Sugar-Free
• Just 6 Ingredients
• Quick & Easy, Made in 5 Minutes
• Customizable, Make it Hot or Iced

Ingredients For A Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte

1. Coconut Milk: The best non-dairy milk to use for this vegan latte is canned coconut milk. Full-fat is best for a super creamy rich mouthfeel, but light is just as delicious! If you can't use coconut, other unsweetened non-dairy milks can be used to suit your allergen needs. The creaminess of the latte will differ, but the taste will still be superb.
2. Brewed Coffee: Whether you're freshly brewing a pot of coffee that morning or you have some cold brew ready in the fridge, any type of strong coffee will work for this latte. If you plan on a hot latte, brew coffee ahead of time, if you want to make it iced, using a ready-to-drink black cold brew is perfect for this recipe!
3. Pumpkin Puree: Some pure pumpkin puree is the star of the show in this latte! Real pumpkin flavor and natural creaminess; fresh homemade or canned is fine. Did you know Starbucks didn't include any real pumpkin in their lattes until 2015? Even now, it's only a very small amount in their pumpkin spice syrup!
4. Sweetener: This keto pumpkin spice latte is sugar-free when you sweetened your latte with Swerve (erythritol) or stevia! These natural sugar-free sweeteners are perfect for your healthy latte and can be adjusted to taste. Make it as sweet or not sweet as you want without the sugar or calories! Feel free to use any type of sweetener though, you're in full control!
5. Vanilla Extract: Enhance the flavor of your creamy latte with some pure vanilla extract or try some maple extract for a super cozy fall vibe and aroma to your drink!
6. Pumpkin Pie Spice: Put the "spice" in your pumpkin spice latte! You can use a homemade mixture of pumpkin pie spice, store-bought, or adjust the individual spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cloves) to your taste preferences.

Healthy Topping Ideas

1. Coconut Whipped Cream: The best healthy keto and vegan whipped cream to use on your latte is this super simple coconut whipped cream using a can of coconut cream and sugar-free sweetener of choice!
2. Extra Cinnamon: Don't forget to make your latte look pretty by adding a few extra dashes of cinnamon to the top!
3. Extra Pumpkin Pie Spice: Or just sprinkle on some more pumpkin pie spice!
4. Pumpkin Spice Syrup: The homemade pumpkin spice syrup from this scone recipe could also be used to drizzle on top of this copycat Starbucks latte!
5. Orange Sprinkles: I mean, I always have to make this suggestion!

How to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home

1. Add the non-dairy milk, sweetener, spices, vanilla, and pumpkin to a pot on the stove.
2. Heat over a low simmer and whisk together until everything is combined.
3. Add the brewed coffee (if heating is needed), mix together, and heat until everything is warmed through.

Use a Milk Frother

For a super frothy latte that goes beyond just whisking by hand, you can use a milk frother! Once you heat the latte mixture on the stove, pour it into glasses with the coffee, and frother the latte directly in your mug. About 30 seconds and your latte will be completely smooth and frothy! This makes sure all the spices, sweeteners, and pumpkin puree particles are completely dissolved and smooth in your drink.

Can I Make it In The Microwave?

If you want to scale this recipe for 1 serving, making it in the microwave is also an option! Instead of heating your ingredients in a pot on the stove, add them directly to a microwave-safe mug, stir together, and heat for about 60-90 seconds. Pour in the freshly brewed coffee and then use the milk frother to smooth out the latte and make it foamy!

How to Make an Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte

If you want to make an iced vegan latte instead, you can prepare the pumpkin and milk mixture together in a blender or use a hand blender. Add brewed and chilled coffee or cold brew to latte glasses with ice. Then pour the pumpkin spice mixture into each glass evenly. The iced latte will work best with a liquid sweetener. To keep these sugar-free, I suggest sweetening with liquid stevia drops!

How To Make it Kid-Friendly Without Caffeine

Want to make this vegan latte kid-friendly too? You can swap the coffee with more non-dairy milk or use a gluten-free herbal coffee alternative like Four Sigmatic's Chaga Elixir.

Other Tips & Tricks

• This recipe makes enough for 2, 12-ounce lattes. You can easily half the ingredients for one latte or double for more!
• This latte is best when enjoyed right after you make it! However, you can prep the coffee ahead of time, and the latte mixture can be mixed together ahead of time. Heat the latte mixture right before you serve it, though. Use within 2-3 days of mixing it together.
• You can use an RTD cold brew coffee, espresso, your favorite coffee blend brewed. You can also add more or less coffee depending on your personal preferences.

Pair Your Vegan Latte With:

• Pumpkin Scones (Starbucks Copycat)
• Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
• Cinnamon Glazed Pumpkin Doughnuts
• Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake

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From indulgent Frappuccinos to seasonal baked goods, Starbucks is known for many sweet treats, but at least with this healthy latte you know you're getting REAL pumpkin in your pumpkin spice latte this year!

So tell me:

+ Have you ever had a real PSL? Hot or Iced?

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