Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

Craving a cozy fall drink? This homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe is creamy, perfectly spiced, and made with real pumpkin—not artificial syrup! It’s dairy-free, refined-sugar-free, and comes together in minutes for a healthier twist on your favorite seasonal latte.

Let’s keep this short and sweet (just like this three-ingredient latte recipe)! Who needs to spend $6 on a pumpkin-spiced latte at a coffee shop when you can make one for a fraction of the cost at home?! No upcharge for your oat milk or almond milk! Plus, when you make your pumpkin spice syrup from scratch, it’s not only full of real pumpkin flavor but also free of preservatives and loaded with real pumpkin purée and warming spices.

Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Spice Latte

• Healthier than store-bought: Refined-sugar-free and made with real pumpkin.
• Customizable: Use your favorite kind of dairy-free milk—oat, soy, almond, or coconut all work beautifully. Or keep it classic and use regular whole milk!
• Budget-friendly: Make café-quality lattes all week for the price of one coffee shop drink.
• Easy to make: Just three main ingredients and a few minutes on the stove.

Ingredients for a homemade pumpkin spice latte

Espresso or freshly brewed coffee: I’m lucky to have an espresso machine, but this is a recent addition to my life, so I’ve spent many years making pumpkin spice lattes with French press coffee. Whether you have a French press, Keurig coffee maker, Moka pot, or a regular coffee pot, I recommend brewing a strong, dark coffee for this.

Dairy-Free Milk of Choice: I’m partial to a combination of oat milk and soy milk. I find oat milk froths exceptionally well, and soy milk increases its protein content. However, any milk you like will do! Higher fat/sugar milks tend to froth better (especially milk that is labeled as a “barista blend”) so you can weigh the importance of the nutrition vs. the frothiness.

Pumpkin Spice Syrup: You can buy one, but most store-bought versions are packed with sugar and “natural flavors.” Instead, make your own homemade pumpkin spice syrup using real pumpkin purée, maple syrup, and cozy spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. It only takes about 10 minutes to prepare and will last up to two weeks in the fridge—perfect for daily lattes or drizzling over pancakes and oatmeal.

Craving a homemade PSL but don’t want to make the syrup yourself? This pumpkin spice syrup from Portland Syrups is the best I’ve found – made with real pumpkin, spices, and organic cane sugar.

How to Make It

1. Brew your espresso or coffee.
2. Warm and froth your milk. Use a milk frother or heat it on the stove and whisk until frothy.
3. Add pumpkin spice syrup to your large mug (about 1–2 tablespoons per serving).
4. Pour in the coffee and steamed milk, then stir well.
5. Top with cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for that perfect fall finishing touch.

Make It Your Own

• Add an extra shot of espresso for a stronger, barista-style pumpkin spice latte.
• Sprinkle a little vegan whipped cream on top for extra indulgence.
• Use decaf coffee for an evening treat.
• Switch your espresso to a strong chai tea for a pumpkin spice chai latte!

Can I make an iced pumpkin spice latte? Absolutely! Just pour your coffee and syrup over ice, then top with cold dairy-free milk. Stir and enjoy a refreshing iced PSL on those warmer fall days.

With this easy pumpkin spice latte recipe, you’ll have a cozy, dairy-free fall drink that tastes just as good—if not better—than your favorite coffee shop version. Once you try it, you’ll never go back to the Starbucks drive-thru again!