Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte (and Tea!)

It’s that season again! 

The one where the shelves at your local grocery store are fully stocked with pumpkin flavored everything and we just couldn’t resist trying this recipe that we found on Pinterest. It’s no secret that just about everyone loves this drink at Starbucks but to be able to save some cash and make one at home is exceptionally magical, especially when you realize that those dollars you saved can go towards something more practical…like more scarves for fall!

Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte (and Tea)

Makes: 2 servings

Ingredients:

1 cup milk (we used Vanilla Silk)

2 heaping tablespoons canned pumpkin puree (we used Libby’s)

2 teaspoons light brown sugar

½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 teaspoons sugar

brewed coffee (we used Starbucks Vanilla Coffee for the Keurig)

Optional Toppings:

whipped cream

ground nutmeg and/or cinnamon (we used both)

Directions:

Start by brewing your coffee but leave out any sweeteners until the very end.

Next, find a microwave safe bowl or something large with a spout (trust us on this one, you won’t want to waste any of this pumpkin goodness) and mix together your milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and sugar with a whisk.

Now pop your bowl into the microwave for 1-2 minutes until your mixture looks frothy.

Next, pour the mixture into two tall coffee mugs 

(or just one and save the rest for later).

Now, pour your coffee over the mixture and stir. 

If you like a sweeter coffee we suggest using more mixture rather than adding sweeteners.

Add your toppings and enjoy this lovely warm fall drink anytime and anywhere. 

We prefer chilly porches with black cats ;) 

For a slightly sweeter and less bitter take on this fall favorite try substituting coffee for tea. 

We tried this by using Red Rose Black Tea in place of the Starbucks Vanilla Coffee and we can report that it was delicious and warmed us up just as effectively.

Enjoy!