This is totally the time of the year when we all want to know How to Make a Sugar Free Pumpkin Spice Latte.
It really is a bummer when you can only find the kind with the sugar in them when you are at the coffee shop or store. Making your own just seems like a good idea to me.
How to Make a Sugar Free Pumpkin Spice Latte
I got the idea to make this latte after meeting some friends at the local coffee shop.
You probably know that special aroma of fresh coffee that those shops give off. Add some pumpkin spice to that aroma and you get something magical. However, if you are like me, you also are reminded instantly of the time of the year. The fall season seems to be pretty much all about pumpkins and pumpkin spice anything.
I was really jealous of my friends who got to enjoy those pumpkin spice lattes when I just got to enjoy the aroma of them.
Even though we had a nice time at the coffee shop, I could not get over what my friends were drinking.
Yes, I was jealous but, besides that great pumpkin spice and taste, it seems as if their lattes seem to be loaded with sugar too. Hence, their special latte drink was something that I could not enjoy too. Thus, I went home and made my own.
Pumpkins are not as high in sugar as you would think.
The main ingredient in most pumpkin latte beverages would be pure pumpkin puree.
One cup of cubed pumpkin has only about 30 calories and three grams of sugar. Pumpkin puree has a negligible amount of sugar- usually zeroing out in the end. However, it is important to read that label on the can to ensure that they have not added any sugar to it. By the way, pumpkins, like many members of the squash family, are loaded with Vitamin A.
If you are not a fan of pumpkin or pumpkin puree, there is an easy ‘cheat’ for you.
You can sub in Sugar Free Pumpkin syrup along with some Greek Yogurt. You can find sugar free pumpkin syrup on Amazon. It can be hard to find locally so I would advise checking it out online too. Also, Amazon has pumpkin puree, aka canned pumpkin as well. Just be mindful of checking the label for added sugar.
Lastly, you will need to use Pumpkin Pie Spice.
It is pumpkin pie spice that gives this latte the aroma and taste that is synonymous with the fall season. You can buy Pumpkin Pie Spice on Amazon. Amazon even has the Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Pie Spice– YAY!
How to Make a Sugar Free Pumpkin Spice Latte
The Recipe for How to Make a Sugar Free Pumpkin Spice Latte
I think that this recipe would taste really good with some cookies such as my sugar free and gluten free chocolate chip cookies. I also have a great recipe for sugar free espresso cookies and sugar free almond biscotti.
What you will need to Make Your Own Pumpkin Spice Latte:
- Pure pumpkin puree- 2 tablespoons (or… 1 teaspoon of Pumpkin Syrup + 1 1/2 tablespoons of Greek Yogurt)
- Milk- 1 cup, can be whole (best for taste), evaporated, skim, etc. I have even used Almond Milk.
- Sugar alternative- 1 tablespoon equivalent to sugar.
- Pumpkin pie spice- 1/2 teaspoon and as needed on top (see post for details).
- Pure vanilla extract- 1/2 teaspoon. Pure works best however, you can use your imitation if you do not have the pure stuff.
- Prepared Hot Coffee- can be espresso or something really strong. 1/4 cup hot.
- Whipped cream- as needed for topping.
How to make Your Own Pumpkin Spice Latte
- You can make this in a microwave using a microwave-safe bowl with vented plastic wrap .
In your microwave bowl, combine the milk, pumpkin puree, sugar alternative , pumpkin pie spice and vanilla. Microwave until the milk is hot, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Skip the next step (stove top directions) and continue on to the step after it. - Stove top directions. If working on the stove and not the microwave, simply combine your milk, pumpkin, sugar alternative, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla in a saucepan. Heat on medium, stirring as needed, until it is warm- usually about three minutes.
- Using either methods (microwave or stove top), whisk your warm latte mix vigorously until the mixture appears foamy, about 30 seconds.
- Optional, if you want an added whipping to your latte mix- carefully pour your mixture into a blender and blend for a minute. It will be hot! You may need to use a pot holder to help you.
- Pour your latte into mugs and top with whipped cream as well as additional pumpkin spice as desired.
- Enjoy!
- Pure pumpkin puree- 2 tablespoons or... 1 teaspoon of Pumpkin Syrup + 1 1/2 tablespoons of Greek Yogurt
- Milk- 1 cup can be whole (best for taste), evaporated, skim, etc. I have even used Almond Milk.
- Sugar alternative- 1 tablespoon equivalent to sugar.
- Pumpkin pie spice- 1/2 teaspoon and as needed on top see post for details.
- Pure vanilla extract- 1/2 teaspoon. Pure works best however you can use your imitation if you do not have the pure stuff.
- Prepared Hot Coffee- can be espresso or something really strong. 1/4 cup hot.
- Whipped cream- as needed for topping.
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You can make this in a microwave using a microwave-safe bowl with vented plastic wrap .
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In your microwave bowl, combine the milk, pumpkin puree, sugar alternative , pumpkin pie spice and vanilla. Microwave until the milk is hot, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Skip the next step (stove top directions) and continue on to the step after it.
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Stove top directions. If working on the stove and not the microwave, simply combine your milk, pumpkin, sugar alternative, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla in a saucepan. Heat on medium, stirring as needed, until it is warm- usually about three minutes.
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Using either methods (microwave or stove top), whisk your warm latte mix vigorously until the mixture appears foamy, about 30 seconds.
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Optional, if you want an added whipping to your latte mix- carefully pour your mixture into a blender and blend for a minute. It will be hot! You may need to use a pot holder to help you.
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Pour your latte into mugs and top with whipped cream as well as additional pumpkin spice as desired.
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Enjoy!
See post for details.
Debbie
Is there a calorie count on the pumpkin spice latte??
SFD
Hi
It would depend on the ingredients that you choose to use. For example, if you used Greek Yogurt and a Sugar Free Pumpkin Syrup instead of pumpkin puree and almond milk instead of regular whole milk, this could have relatively few calories per serving.
However, using alternatives may alter the taste which is something to consider. Do you want the full taste with a few more calories or do you want the lower calorie alternative? I could probably enjoy both 🙂
Thanks!