Description
This Pumpkin Oat Milk Latte is a cozy and flavorful warm beverage perfect for autumn. Combining robust espresso with creamy oat milk, real pumpkin puree, and aromatic pumpkin spice blend, it offers a dairy-free, mildly sweetened drink that’s easy to prepare on the stovetop. The frothed oat milk adds a luscious, airy texture, making it an ideal fall treat or morning pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
Latte Base
- 2 shots espresso (or strong coffee)
- 1 cup (240 ml) oat milk, preferably creamy type such as Oatly Barista Edition
- 2 tablespoons (about 30 ml) pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1-2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (adjust sweetness to taste)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice blend, good quality
Instructions
- Brew Your Espresso: Prepare 2 shots of espresso or strong coffee using your preferred method, such as an espresso machine or French press. A robust coffee base is essential for balancing the pumpkin sweetness.
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, add the espresso, pumpkin puree, oat milk, maple syrup, and pumpkin spice blend. Mix these together before heating to help the flavors combine uniformly.
- Heat Slowly: Place the saucepan over medium heat and warm the mixture while stirring constantly with a whisk for 30-40 seconds. Heat it until warm but do not let it boil. Stirring continuously prevents the mixture from sticking or burning.
- Sweeten to Taste: Remove from heat and taste the latte. Add more maple syrup if you prefer it sweeter. Start with 1 tablespoon if unsure, then adjust gradually.
- Froth the Oat Milk: In a separate bowl, froth a small amount of oat milk using a frother or whisk vigorously for at least 30 seconds until creamy and airy. Avoid overheating while frothing to maintain smooth texture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour the warmed latte into your coffee mug. Top with the frothed oat milk. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of pumpkin spice on top to enhance aroma.
Notes
- Use pure pumpkin puree—not pumpkin pie filling—to avoid added sugars and spices.
- Adjust maple syrup to your preferred sweetness level.
- Use a creamy oat milk variant for best frothing and texture.
- Do not boil the mixture to preserve espresso flavor and prevent curdling.
- Optional: Garnish with a pinch of pumpkin spice or cinnamon on top.
