This Paleo and Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte is a much healthier version of everyone’s favorite Fall drink, and it only takes minutes to make!

Well, it’s somehow pumpkin season again! While it still been hitting 90 degrees here in LA County, I’ve been seeing many people get excited about pumpkin again, and especially about Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte.

As a pumpkin fanatic, I remember back when I didn’t really think about what I was putting in my body, I would enjoy this drink almost daily as soon as they released it. These days, I’ve done my research about the ingredients, which is why I haven’t touched the original version for several years now. If you are curious, here are the ingredients:

Milk, Pumpkin Spice Sauce [Sugar, Condensed Skim Milk, Pumpkin Puree, Contains 2% Or Less Of Fruit And Vegetable Juice For Color, Natural Flavors, Annatto, Salt, Potassium Sorbate], Brewed Espresso, Whipped Cream [Cream (Cream, Milk, Mono And Diglycerides, Carrageenan), Vanilla Syrup (Sugar, Water, Natural Flavors, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid)], Pumpkin Spice Topping [Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg, Clove, Sulfiting Agents]

As you can see, that’s A LOT of sugar and artificial ingredients with very little pumpkin. So in order for me to enjoy one of my favorite Fall drinks again, I decided make this much healthier version: Paleo and Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte!

Made with REAL, organic pumpkin, there’s nothing in this pumpkin spice latte that’s questionable or fake. And, in my opinion, it tastes so much better than the Starbucks version without being loaded with sugar.

I’ve been making my lattes using my immersion blender, and it works really well in creating that foamy layer. You can use a regular, high-powered blender as well or a latte frother if you have fancy gadgets in your kitchen.

Instead of spending your hard earned dollars on the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, make this healthier and tastier version at home instead! It only takes a few minutes to make and your wallet and your body will say thank you.

Paleo and Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 minute

Total Time: 6 minutes

Servings: 1 serving

Calories: 87 kcal

Author: Jean Choi

This Paleo and Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte is a much healthier version of everyone’s favorite Fall drink, and it only takes minutes to make!

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Ingredients

• 1/4 cup organic canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup almond or coconut milk
• 1 cup strongly brewed coffee
• 2 tsp maple syrup, or more to taste Omit if on Whole30 or RESTART
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon), plus more for garnish
• Optional: 1 tbsp of grass-fed collagen Use code GREATGRANDMA10 for 10% off!

Instructions

1. Place pumpkin and coconut or almond milk in a saucepan and heat over medium heat until it starts to boil. Whisk together then take off heat.
2. Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender or use an immersion blender, and blend for 2-3 minutes until foamy. Add more maple syrup, if desired, and blend again.
3. Pour into a mug, sprinkle with more pumpkin pie spice before enjoying.

Nutrition Facts

Paleo and Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte

Amount Per Serving (1 latte)

Calories 87 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1g 2%

Sodium 172mg 7%

Potassium 242mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 15g 5%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 10g

Protein 1g 2%

Vitamin A 190.7%

Vitamin C 3.1%

Calcium 18.1%

Iron 4.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.