Description
This refreshing Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte offers the perfect blend of bold espresso, creamy milk, and seasonal pumpkin flavors spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and topped with optional whipped cream, this easy-to-make iced coffee drink is perfect for fall or whenever you crave a delicious, chilled pumpkin treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 shots (1/2 cup / 120 ml) espresso, brewed
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk, any kind (whole, almond, or oat milk suggested)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) pumpkin purée (100% pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) pumpkin pie spice (blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Ice, as needed
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Extra pumpkin pie spice, for garnish
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients Together: Combine the brewed espresso, milk of choice, pumpkin purée, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of sea salt in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy to fully incorporate all flavors.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the latte mixture and adjust sweetness or spice according to your preference by adding more maple syrup or pumpkin pie spice, blending briefly again if needed.
- Serve Over Ice: Fill a glass with ice cubes, then pour the blended pumpkin spice latte over the ice to chill the drink perfectly.
- Add Garnish and Enjoy: Top with a swirl of whipped cream if desired, and sprinkle extra pumpkin pie spice on top for a festive finish. Serve immediately and savor the seasonal flavors.
Notes
- Use 100% pure pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling, to avoid added sugars and spices that can alter flavor.
- Adjust the type of milk based on dietary preferences or lactose intolerance, almond or oat milk work well.
- Mint or cinnamon sticks can be added as extra garnishes for a decorative touch.
- This recipe can be doubled or tripled easily for multiple servings.
- Espresso can be substituted with strong brewed coffee if an espresso machine is not available.
