This Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe is - dare I say it - BETTER than Starbucks' Pumpkin spice latte! First off, there's actually REAL PUMPKIN in this latte, and secondly, it's not filled with a ton of liquid sugar like the one you'd at the store. Best of all, this keto pumpkin spice latte has just 1.5 NET CARBS per cup and 55 calories.
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The Best Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte
Autumn is here, and you know what that means…Halloween, chilly weather, and of course, pumpkin spice!
A pumpkin spice latte is the quintessential fall drink. It's hot, comforting, and packed with flavorful fall spices that'll both warm you up and wake you up.
And, as I'm sure you'll agree, the most famous pumpkin spice latte is the one at Starbucks. However, it's impossible to order a keto friendly pumpkin spice latte there and keep all of the pumpkin pie spice flavors.
They use a premade sugary pumpkin mix to make the latte, and unfortunately, they don't have a low carb replacement for it.
That said, this homemade keto pumpkin spice latte is so easy to make - and so delicious - you'll be forgetting about Starbucks' version soon enough! It's frothy, creamy, perfectly sweetened, and just packed full of authentic fall flavors.
And, as I mentioned earlier, today's keto pumpkin spice latte is made with real pumpkin – so you can truly get the taste of autumn in a cup. No fake stuff here!
Not to mention, it comes out looking pretty Instagram-worthy too.
By the way, if you're looking for keto drinks that you can order at Starbucks, you have to check out my keto Starbucks list.
Anyways, I'm beyond excited to share this fall keto drink recipe with you, so let's dive in!
The Ingredients
For our keto pumpkin pie spice latte...
- Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
- Heavy Cream
- Pumpkin Puree
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Confectioners Swerve
- Salt
- Espresso
The stars of this Pumpkin Spice Latte are definitely the pumpkin spice and pure pumpkin purée.
The pumpkin pie spice is a combination of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and ginger. And, let me tell you, they totally amp up the warmth you get from the shot of espresso inside of the drink.
Now, to get that deep creamy richness that envelops all those good fall flavors, you'll want to use real pumpkin purée. By the way, don't confuse the puree with pumpkin pie mix, because the mix has a ton of sugar & carbs.
Also, if you have some pumpkin puree leftover after making this keto drink recipe, put it to good use, and make this keto pumpkin bread recipe next!
Keto Sugar Substitute To Use In The Latte
Obviously, sweetening our healthy pumpkin spice latte up with sugar is a no-go since we're trying to make it low carb and keto friendly.
So, instead of sugar, we'll be using Confectioners Swerve to give our pumpkin spice latte the perfect amount of sweetness and round out all those strong intense flavors.
Now, if you don't already have Confectioners Swerve in your pantry, I highly recommend picking some up. It's definitely one of my top keto staple ingredients and in my opinion, one of the best keto substitutes for sugar.
Also, Confectioners Swerve has the same level of sweetness as regular sugar (but without the carbs), so you can substitute it in any non-keto recipe at a 1:1 ratio.
Plus, I use it in a TON of my low carb recipes - both savory and sweet. So you'll definitely get a lot of use out of it.
That being said, in a pinch, you can also use Lakanto's Monk Fruit sweetener as a substitute. It's just as sweet as Confectioners Swerve and it has 0 NET CARBS as well.
Lastly, if you can't find either of these in your area, you can also use Sukrin. This sweetener is an especially common keto friendly sweetener if you live in the UK and Europe.
By the way, pro-tip: Avoid stevia, maltitol, and xylitol when choosing a keto sweetener.
Maltitol and xylitol are usually marked "sugar-free" but have half the carbs and calories as regular sugar and can kick you out of ketosis.
And while stevia is considered a pretty popular low carb sweetener, it's usually mixed with sugar. Stevia, in its purest form, is 300 times sweeter than regular sugar,so companies have to cut it with sugar (dextrose/maltodextrin) to make it less sweet.
Having said that, I don't recommend using it as a substitute for any of my keto recipes because it's either too sweet &/or it's filled with carbs.
Just something to keep in mind for this keto pumpkin latte and during your keto journey!
How to Make the Best Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte
It doesn't take a lot of time or effort to make your own low carb pumpkin spice latte at home. And this recipe yields four whole servings, so there's a lot to go around!
So, if you make this on Sunday, you'll have enough healthy pumpkin spice latte deliciousness to last almost the entire workweek.
Step 1: Mixing The Ingredients
So to make this healthy pumpkin spice latte, you'll need a blender, a small pot, and a frother.
It seems like a lot, but trust me – the results are well worth it!
First, you'll want to combine all the ingredients – besides the espresso – in a blender.
You'll then transfer that to a small pot and bring it to a boil. Make sure to whisk the mixture occasionally as it heats up so you can get everything at an even temperature. The kitchen will already start smelling so good with the pumpkin pie spice aroma!
Step 2: Simmering & Serving
Now, we'll let the mixture simmer on low and brew the espresso.
So, once we've got the espresso ready, we can pour 6oz (170mL) of our pumpkin spice milk mixture into our favorite coffee cup.
Then, to get our keto pumpkin latte looking café-quality - and give it that wonderful frothy texture - we're going to use a frother in the cup to create a good amount of foam.
Now we can just pour in the espresso and mix.
By now, your kitchen should smell just like a coffee shop in the fall. Mmmm, such good vibes.
Lastly, I like to top my keto pumpkin spice latte with whipped cream and a tiny bit of additional pumpkin pie spice on top!
I said it once, and I'll say it again; this is pure fall in a cup.
How to Store Your Low Carb Pumpkin Spice Latte
So this recipe makes four servings of keto pumpkin spice latte.
You can share it with your friends and family (try to see if they can tell the difference from the "original" version!) or keep the leftovers in your fridge so you can have homemade bulletproof pumpkin spice latte whenever you want!
All you have to do is brew a fresh shot of espresso every time you want to make the drink, and boom, you're in pumpkin latte business!
To store, pour it into an airtight jar and keep in the fridge. It can stay fresh this way for several weeks. That is if it'll even lasts you that long!
MORE PUMPKIN SPICE RECIPES
If you love pumpkin spice and want something to pair with your latte, I highly recommend making one of these recipes:
- 5 Minute Keto Pumpkin Pir
- Keto Pumpkin Pie
- Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake
- Keto Pumpkin Spice Cookies
- Keto Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Fat Bombs
Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe | BETTER THAN STARBUCKS
This Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe is - dare I say it - BETTER than Starbucks' Pumpkin spice latte! First off, there's actually REAL PUMPKIN in this latte, and secondly, it's not filled with a ton of liquid sugar like the one you'd at the store. Best of all, this keto pumpkin spice latte has just 1.5 NET CARBS per cup and 55 calories.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 Cups 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Keto & Low Carb
Ingredients
Just less than 3 Cups (720mL) Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 oz. (30mL) Heavy Cream
A heaping ⅓ Cup (95g) Pure Pumpkin Purée
Just less than a ½ Cup (60-70g) Confectioners Swerve
1 Tsp. (4g) Pure Vanilla Extract
½ Tsp. Pumpkin Spice
Pinch of Salt
4 Shots (120mL) Brewed Espresso (Brewed one shot at a time for every serving)
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients - except for the espresso - to a blender, and blend until well combined.
- Once combined, add the pumpkin mixture to a small pot, and bring to a boil - whisking the mixture occasionally as it heats.
- Reduce the heat to low, and brew the espresso.
- Add 6 oz. (170mL) of the pumpkin spice mixture to a coffee cup & use a frother to create a good amount of foam in the cup
- Pour 1 shot of espresso, and mix.
- Top with whipped cream, and more pumpkin spice, and serve.
- Store leftovers in a sealable jar in the fridge for several weeks.
Notes
3g CARBS - 1.5g FIBER = 1.5g NET CARBS per serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cup
- Calories: 55
- Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 1
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This is now my GO-TO pumpkin spice latte recipe. I was skeptical it was going to be as good as Starbucks, but it’s just as good, if not better!!!
Can I substitute coconut cream for cream? I can’t have dairy.
For sure!
Unreal good
Ok this actually might be better than Starbucks. Seriously so good!!!
This was amazing!! Literally tastes like I got it from Starbucks! I'll be drinking this every day in the fall!
I’m so excited!! Can the leftover mixture we refrigerated for a couple of days?
Def!!
Just broke a 24-hour fast with this delicious and HEALTHY treat! I'm not a fan of sweet lattes so only used 1/8 cup sweetener (I used Laktano monkfruit and didn't have powdered but figured the blender/blending would take care of that). I didn't get as much froth as I used to get when using cow's milk, but nevertheless, this recipe is definite keeper. Thx so much!
I posted a 5-star review but don't see it now (maybe still being moderated?). Just wanted to update. I live alone so I refrigerated the remainder of the pumpkin spice mixture in individual servings. I decided to try an "iced" latte yesterday so added a bit of instant coffee (Trader Joe sells it in cold-brew form which mixes nicely in cold liquids). I then frothed it with my handheld frother, no ice, and oh man was it good! It frothed better cold than it did hot! The pumpkin spice mixture would be good without espresso as well. Excellent recipe, Joe!
Wow , it’s actually very good , impressed. Yum yum 🎃
So yummy! Thank you 😊
So easy and delish!!! Thanks for recipe!