The best low calorie pumpkin spice latte

It is officially pumpkin spice season and that means pumpkin spice lattes every morning! This low calorie pumpkin spice latte is super easy to make, costs next to nothing and has the coziest blend of fall spices to really amp-up the pumpkin flavor! Enjoy this warm with low calorie pumpkin cream or over some ice.

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Autumn is the BEST season of the year. The minute September rolls around, you’ll find me in the line at the nearest cafe ordering all the festive fall treats! This low calorie pumpkin spice latte is an Autumn staple. If you’re anything like me and love a fun festive drink every morning, why dish out $5 for a cup of coffee each time when you can make it at home for a fraction of the calories and completely free??

Okay I know how everyone gets about liquid calories. If I had a dollar for every time someone told me to avoid liquid calories in order to lose weight, I’d probably never work again! Yet, I lost over 40kg whilst enjoying all of my favorite drinks. Wanna know how (hint: it doesn’t include cutting them out)! Just make lower calorie versions of them. From a warming hot chocolate to a festive peppermint mocha, I enjoyed them all, and you can too!

This recipe is super simple, really easy to follow and yields the most delicious low calorie pumpkin spice latte there ever was. It comes together in under 5 minutes and tastes EXACTLY like (if not better ;)) the pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks, only, this one contains just 46 calories! If you’re a fan of pumpkin, why not enjoy this with a low calorie pumpkin cinnamon roll?

Low Calorie Pumpkin Spice Latte

If you’re a lover of coffee and seasonal Fall drinks, this recipe is perfect for you! No matter how cold it is outside, I will still enjoy my Iced latte every morning. Don’t worry if you prefer your coffee piping hot though, there is a hot version too!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

• It is SUPER easy to make and comes together in under 5 minutes!
• It is completely vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free!
• This PSL is creamy, rich and super sweet.
• It tastes EXACTLY like the Starbucks pumpkin spice latte!
• This beverage only contains 46 calories for a large drink – for reference, the Starbucks one contains 350 calories!
• The BEST low calorie pumpkin spice latte ever!

Ingredients

Exact ingredient quantities can be found at the bottom of this page.

To make this low calorie pumpkin spice latte, you will need:

Pumpkin puree – We’re using real pumpkin for this recipe to create a delicious and authentic beverage. If you aren’t able to get your hands on pumpkin puree, you can try this syrup or this syrup which are both great alternatives.

Unsweetened almond milk – My milk of choice will always be unsweetened almond when I’m trying to keep calories low. It tastes delicious but contains barely any calories! Any milk will work for this recipe but the calories will be higher depending on which you use.

Espresso or brewed coffee – You can use some brewed coffee or a few shots of espresso – both taste equally delicious in this PSL.

0 calorie sweetener – Okay, so the world of 0 calorie sweeteners is vast. My all time fave for drinks is this brown sugar alternative which contains 0 calories. You can use whichever 0 calorie sweetener you have to hand for this recipe though. If you’re making the iced version, I recommend going for a mild 0 calorie syrup like this vanilla one.

Vanilla extract – This is optional but it adds a delicious hint of vanilla to this latte.

Pumpkin spice mix – You can use shop bought pumpkin spice mix or if you’re based in England like me and have never seen it in stores, you can make your own. Make your own blend with 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ginger and 1/8 tsp ground cloves.

Pumpkin sweet cream (optional) – You can add some pumpkin sweet cream if you have a milk frother. It is really easy to make with just a little oat milk, pumpkin puree and vanilla sweetener. You can make a cold foam to top the iced version of this drink too! Plus, it only adds an extra 29 calories which still keeps this drink deliciously under 100 calories!

How to make a low calorie pumpkin spice latte

This latte is super easy to make and can be ready in just 2 simple steps!

1. In a small saucepan, whisk together the milk, sweetener, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice mix and vanilla and place over medium heat. Continue whisking and remove from the heat once it has reached a gentle simmer and begins to steam, about 5 minutes.
2. Pour into your favorite mug, add the espresso/coffe and enjoy! It’s that simple 😉

How to make this latte iced

1. Place all the ingredients, except the ice into a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour your latte into your favorite glass over lots of ice and enjoy!

Low calorie pumpkin cream

Top your drink with a delicious, sweet pumpkin cold foam/cream to really elevate it. You only need 3 ingredients and a milk frother to make it! I use this electric milk frother but a handheld one works fine too.

Place 50ml of oat milk, 1 tsp of pumpkin puree and a dash of 0 calorie vanilla syrup into your milk frother and set to hot foam. To make a cold version for the iced version of this drink, set it to cold foam. If you’re using a handheld frother, place into a mug and whisk until thick and creamy.

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