This Paleo Pumpkin Spice Latte is dairy free, lightly sweetened & so delicious! Made with only 5 simple ingredients it’s paleo, vegan & can be made whole30. The perfect way to warm up on a chilly fall day!
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I hope you are ready for your mind to be blown with this super easy Paleo Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe.
I know you are probably inundated with all things pumpkin, but I promise this simple latte is going to be one of the best pumpkin things you’ll try all year. (Plus, you’ll save SO much money on your daily Starbucks run by making it at home!)
And if you aren’t inundate with all things pumpkin.. let me inundate you with these 30 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes…
I’ve wanted to make a healthier pumpkin spice latte recipe on the site for a while now, and I FINALLY got around to it.
(I also made a Paleo Pumpkin Spice Creamer in case you’re looking for a healthier version of that too!)
A couple of weeks ago Tyler and I were talking about how there is nowhere to get a REAL pumpkin spice latte with real pumpkin, spices and some sort of natural sweetener.
We someday hope to open a coffee shop that serves these sorts of things, but until then we our only option is to make our drinks from home!
(Which also happens to be about a quarter of the price of what you’d pay at a coffee shop…)
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If you’ve never made your own espresso drinks, don’t worry – it’s super easy. All you need is a good espresso machine (this is the one we have, it’s great!) some delish dairy free milk, and a few other ingredients.
Having an espresso machine is 100% worth the investment and you need it to make delicious homemade lattes.
Things you need to make a paleo pumpkin spice latte:
How to make a Paleo Pumpkin Spice Latte
Making a healthy pumpkin spice latte couldn’t be easier.. simply place all ingredients in a pot, whisk together + pour into a mug!
As much as I love coffee shop vibes, there is something so nice about cozying up on your couch in sweatpants with your own mug under a blanket. Especially when you’re sipping on this paleo pumpkin spice latte.
A lot of people think coffee drinks can be difficult to make, but they’re actually super simple. Give this a try and let us know what you think!
Substitutions for this Paleo Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Can I make this whole30? Yes, omit the maple syrup.
- Can I use honey? Yes, it will work fine but it will not be vegan. I like this honey.
- Can I use different milk? You can use any milk in this recipe and it will work just fine. I prefer non-dairy milk but if you like regular milk and don’t follow any specific diet feel free to use that! Homemade almond milk or walnut milk go great in this recipe!
- I don’t have pumpkin pie spice, what can I use? I highly recommend ordering pumpkin pie spice simply because it’s great for so many thing (smoothies, stirring in coffee, adding to yogurt, and of course pie!) but if you don’t have it on hand and still want to make this you can use 1/4 tsp cinnamon and a dash of nutmeg and ginger. It will still be delicious
- Can I make this without an espresso machine? Our Nespresso is one of the most used kitchen utensils that we have and I think it is well worth the $$ (If you buy even ONE latte a week at Starbucks and make it at home instead this will pay for itself!) You could sub in 1/2 c coffee to this recipe but it will not have the same amount of caffeine and may taste a little watered down.. Treat yourself and get the nespresso machine (They’re only $118!)
- Can I make this without a frother? Yes! You can whisk the milk vigorously in the pan and it will get super frothy!
Other healthy pumpkin recipes to try:
- Healthy Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies
- Pumpkin Overnight Oats
- Paleo Pumpkin Spice Creamer
- Paleo Crockpot Pumpkin Chicken Chili
Paleo Pumpkin Spice Latte
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 tablespoon pumpkin puree
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (omit if whole30)
- 1/4 cup espresso (1 large shot)
Instructions
- In a small sauce pan, warm almond milk. Whisk in pumpkin puree, spice and maple syrup until combined. Don't bring to a boil unless you like your drinks piping hot!
- While milk mixture is heating, make espresso.
- If you'd like, froth using a small electric or cup frother. If you don't have a frother you can also whisk the milk mixture vigorously in the pan. Pour milk mixture into a large mug and top with espresso. Stir gently + enjoy!
Notes
- Can I make this whole30? Yes, omit the maple syrup.
- Can I use honey? Yes, it will work fine but it will not be vegan. I like this honey.
- Can I use different milk? You can use any milk in this recipe and it will work just fine. I prefer non-dairy milk but if you like regular milk and don't follow any specific diet feel free to use that! Homemade almond milk or walnut milk go great in this recipe!
- I don't have pumpkin pie spice, what can I use? I highly recommend ordering pumpkin pie spice simply because it's great for so many thing (smoothies, stirring in coffee, adding to yogurt, and of course pie!) but if you don't have it on hand and still want to make this you can use 1/4 tsp cinnamon and a dash of nutmeg and ginger. It will still be delicious
- Can I make this without an espresso machine? Our Nespresso is one of the most used kitchen utensils that we have and I think it is well worth the $$ (If you buy even ONE latte a week at Starbucks and make it at home instead this will pay for itself!) You could sub in 1/2 c coffee to this recipe but it will not have the same amount of caffeine and may taste a little watered down.. Treat yourself and get the nespresso machine (They're only $118!)
- Can I make this without a frother? Yes! You can whisk the milk vigorously in the pan and it will get super frothy!
Kerry
August 26, 2019 at 9:47 amThis is DELICIOUS! I’ve been seeing PSL ads from Starbucks and wanted a healthier version – I like this one better!!
The Clean Eating Couple
August 26, 2019 at 10:04 amYay!! This makes me so happy to hear, Kerry!! Enjoy 🙂
Brianne
August 27, 2019 at 10:14 pmCan’t wait to try this and share! Question: does the puree dissolve to a really thin consistency di you don’t have lumpy coffee? 🙂
The Clean Eating Couple
August 28, 2019 at 10:52 amNope, not at all! The puree totally dissolves. You can whisk it in with the rest of the ingredients or a frother will work too!
Teresa
August 31, 2019 at 12:11 pmThis is amazing! I’m not a huge Starbucks PSL fan because they’re usually very bitter to me but this was just the right amount of sweet and deliciousness!
The Clean Eating Couple
September 2, 2019 at 4:53 pmSo glad you liked it!! I agree – I’m not a big fan of Starbucks either, but love this version!
Melissa Grant
September 8, 2019 at 6:52 pmDO you think this could be made in large batches and heated for on the go mornings?
The Clean Eating Couple
September 8, 2019 at 8:38 pmI wouldn’t recommend that.. Only because coffee is best served fresh and not reheated! It’s pretty simple to throw together in the mornings though!