Skip the coffee shop line and the $5 price tag. This sugar-free pumpkin spice latte comes together at home in just five minutes with four simple ingredients. It’s rich, creamy, and full of the warm pumpkin spice flavor you crave every fall, without the extra calories.
Why Make It at Home
Flavored coffee isn’t usually a daily habit, but pumpkin spice season is the exception. Coffee shops can charge over $5 for a single drink, and many local Starbucks locations don’t offer a sugar-free version. Making it at home solves both problems.
Some homemade pumpkin spice lattes call for pumpkin puree or real pumpkin, but this version keeps things simple. There’s no need for those extras when you want your coffee now.
Ingredients
- Strong, unflavored brewed coffee
- Sugar-free pumpkin spice syrup
- Whole milk
- Cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
Quick Tips Before You Start
- No milk frother? Use a small whisk or an immersion blender to froth the milk instead.
- To make a sugar-free pumpkin spice frappuccino, add the ingredients plus a cup of ice to a blender.
- Whole milk froths best, but you can use any milk that fits your dietary needs, including sweetened or unsweetened almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk.
- Want more sweetness? Add a sweetener like a dash of liquid stevia.
How to Make a Sugar-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home
1. Brew the Coffee
Brew a cup of strong, unflavored coffee using whatever you have at home, and fill your mug about halfway.
2. Add Sugar-Free Syrup
Add 2 tablespoons of sugar-free pumpkin syrup to the coffee and stir well.
3. Froth the Milk
In a separate microwave-safe cup, heat the milk in the microwave until hot. Use a handheld milk frother to froth the milk until it’s nice and fluffy. Pour the frothed milk into the coffee and stir well.
4. Sprinkle On Spice
Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice on top.
That’s it: a sugar-free pumpkin spice latte you can easily make and enjoy at home. It pairs well with pumpkin spice cupcakes for a perfect fall treat.
Skinny Pumpkin Spice Latte FAQs
Can I make this an iced pumpkin spice latte?
Yes. Simply swap the frothed milk for cold milk, pour it over a glass of ice, and you’re good to go.
What other types of coffee can I use?
You can swap regular brewed coffee for two shots of espresso or decaf. Either way, you’ll still get that delicious pumpkin spice flavor.
How do I know when the milk is hot enough?
The milk should be hot but not boiling. Microwave it for about 45 to 60 seconds, then give it a quick stir before frothing. If it starts to bubble up or form a skin on top, it’s gotten a little too hot, so let it cool for a moment before frothing.
Recipe Card
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- ½ cup strong, unflavored coffee
- 2 tbsp sugar-free pumpkin spice syrup
- ½ cup whole milk
- Cinnamon or pumpkin spice, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Brew strong, unflavored coffee and fill your mug about halfway.
- Add sugar-free pumpkin spice syrup to the coffee and stir well.
- In a separate microwave-safe cup, heat the milk in the microwave until hot.
- Using a handheld battery-operated milk frother, froth the milk until fluffy.
- Add the frothed milk to the coffee.
- Sprinkle the top with cinnamon or pumpkin spice.
Notes
- If you don’t have a milk frother, use a small whisk or immersion blender to froth the milk.
- For a sugar-free pumpkin spice frappuccino, add the ingredients and a cup of ice to a blender.
- Whole milk froths best, but you can use any milk that meets your dietary requirements, including sweetened or unsweetened almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk.
- If you want more sweetness, use a sweetener like a dash of liquid stevia.
