Finally! Enjoy everyone's favorite Fall treat without the guilt! This Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe allows you to savor the cozy flavors of autumn while staying true to your low-carb lifestyle. Made with real pumpkin, dairy-free ingredients, and zero sugar, this latte boasts only 1g net carbs per serving!
This article provides a comprehensive guide to crafting your own keto-friendly pumpkin spice latte at home. Whether you prefer it hot or iced, this recipe is easily adaptable to your preferences.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe offers a budget-friendly, healthier alternative to the popular Starbucks pumpkin spice latte. It's incredibly easy to make in under 5 minutes, using readily available ingredients. The recipe also allows for customization, so you can adjust the sweetness and spice levels to your liking.
Key Ingredients for Your Keto PSL
- Unsweetened Almond Milk: The base of our dairy-free latte. You can also use a blend of unsweetened almond milk and coconut milk for a richer flavor.
- Coffee: Whether you prefer instant coffee, hot brewed coffee, pumpkin spice flavored coffee, or pumpkin spice cold brew, the choice is yours. For a stronger coffee flavor, use strongly brewed coffee or espresso.
- Keto Sweetener: An all-natural sugar substitute is essential for keeping this latte keto-friendly. Powdered or granular sweeteners both work well. Erythritol blends, such as Truvia, are often preferred for drinks.
- Pumpkin Puree: Make sure to use 100% unsweetened pumpkin puree and NOT pumpkin pie filling, which is loaded with sugar and flavorings.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: The quintessential blend of warm spices that defines the pumpkin spice flavor.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall flavor profile of the latte. Nielsen-Massey’s Madagascar vanilla is a popular choice.
- MCT Oil (Optional): Adding MCT oil transforms this latte into a bulletproof coffee, providing a boost of healthy fats.
Crafting Your Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte: Two Approaches
This recipe offers two main methods for creating your keto pumpkin spice latte:
Method 1: The Quick & Easy Latte
This method involves creating a dairy-free pumpkin spice coffee creamer that can be stored and used to make individual lattes throughout the week.
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Making the Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer:
- Combine all creamer ingredients (including pumpkin puree, sweetener, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and unsweetened almond milk) in a blender.
- Mix until smooth and creamy. A personal-size blender, like a NutriBullet Ninja, works well for smaller batches.
- Pour the PSL coffee creamer into a mason jar or airtight container for storage.
- Store the coffee creamer in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks.
Assembling Your Latte:
- Add 1-2 spoonfuls of your PSL creamer to hot brewed coffee.
- Whisk together until a light froth forms at the top. For extra decadent foam, use a frother.
Method 2: The Simmer & Whisk Latte
This method involves simmering the ingredients together on the stovetop for a richer, more infused flavor.
- Heat pumpkin puree with pumpkin pie spice in a small saucepan over medium/low heat.
- Stir constantly for 2 to 3 minutes, until fragrant and cooked (it'll begin to smell like pumpkin pie!).
- Stir in sweetener of choice, mixing until just combined. This pumpkin spice mix can be refrigerated for 4-5 days at this point (so feel free to whip up a large batch for the week!).
- Pour in milk, and simmer until warm (watching carefully that it doesn't boil over!).
- Remove from heat. Add in vanilla extract and whisk until light and frothy, 30 seconds to a minute.
- Pour espresso or coffee in a mug, and add the pumpkin spiced milk.
Level Up Your Latte
- Make it Bulletproof: Add 1 tablespoon of MCT Oil to your latte for a boost of healthy fats and sustained energy. You can also add grass-fed butter and blend it all with an immersion blender.
- Make it Creamier: Adjust the ratio of almond milk to coffee to achieve your desired level of creaminess.
- Enhance the Flavor: Experiment with different extracts and spices to customize the flavor profile. A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg can add extra warmth.
- Make it Iced: If you're an iced coffee lover, simply pour your finished latte over coffee ice cubes.
Keto Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
If you believe there's never a bad time for iced coffee, this recipe is for you.
Reheating Instructions
- Microwave: Microwave in 30-second spurts until simmering.
- Stovetop: Reheat in a small saucepan until it begins to simmer.
Recipe: Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte
Yields: 1 servingPrep time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 1/4 cup Coffee, hot
- 1 tbsp MCT Oil, optional, to make the drink bulletproof
- 1/4 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 3 tbsp Keto Sweetener (Drinks)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour your pumpkin spice latte coffee creamer into a mason jar or airtight container for storage, as you won't need it all for one latte.
- Add 1-2 spoonfuls of your PSL creamer to hot brewed coffee and whisk together until a light froth forms at the top. You can also use a frother for extra decadent foam.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator - it will keep for 1-2 weeks.
Notes
- The nutrition facts come from entering the recipe ingredients into Spoonacular API, a database of food ingredients. They may vary for any recipe based on the exact product used.
- The keto sweeteners I use have 0g net carbs & are not included because sugar alcohols do not impact most people.
Other Keto Pumpkin Delights
Looking for more ways to enjoy pumpkin while staying keto? Try these delicious recipes:
- Low Carb Pumpkin Cheesecake: Light, creamy, and sensationally delicious.
- Keto Cheesecake Fluff: A quick and easy no-bake dessert.
- No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie: A light yet flavorful treat.
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