This Vegan Starbucks-Style Pumpkin Spice Latte is made with a creamy, dairy-free pumpkin spice syrup. An easy Starbucks copycat you can enjoy at home.
Every year Starbucks comes out with their pumpkin spice latte, has yet to make a dairy-free version. You just have to hack it with a spice topping. Or choose a different flavor like apple crisp.
This year I'm on a mission to create homemade versions of my favorite foods, and Starbucks's PSL was high on the list!
The secret to a dairy-free syrup that's just as good as the Starbucks drink: a dairy-free sweetened condensed milk. I recently discovered the gem that is sweetened condensed oat milk, and I RAN to make a starbucks-style pumpkin spice latte syrup.
With syrup in hand, it's time for a latte! This latte is everything you love about the classic Starbucks drink, just totally dairy free!
P.S. Looking for a whole food plant-based version of this latte? Try my plant-based pumpkin spice latte.
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Why You'll Love This Starbucks-Style Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Vegan friendly - with a creamy homemade syrup (like Starbucks' but totally dairy-free!) and non-dairy milk for the latte
- Fall flavor - with pumpkin, brown sugar, and spices, plus bold espresso. This drink is fall in a glass!
- Easy to make at home - No expensive lattes and no waiting in line!
- Iced or hot - Enjoy it chilled for the last of summer weather or steamed for a cozy winter drink
- No equipment necessary - if you have an espresso machine, feel free to use it. If not, I have a no-equipment espresso option that makes beautifully delicious espresso
Ingredient Notes & Substitutsions
- Espresso: if you have an espresso machine brew a double shot for this latte. If not, I highly recommend espresso powder! The brand Medaglia D'Oro is my go-to. I've never found another brand I like. This espresso powder is smooth, bold, and not bitter. It's a great alternative to espresso. Alternatively, strong brewed coffee or instant coffee can also work.
- Pumpkin Spice Syrup: my homemade vegan version of Starbucks' pumpkin spice syrup!
- Non-Dairy Milk: I typically use either soy milk or Planet Oat's unsweetened extra creamy milk. Look for the creamiest milk you can find or anything labeled "barista"
- Ice: if making an iced version
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1. Brew or make your espresso.
Step 2. For an iced version, add ice to your glass. For a hot version, steam or heat your milk.
Step 3. To your glass or mug add the brewed espresso, pumpkin spice syrup, then the milk.
Pro Tip: Keep pumpkin spice syrup in the fridge for quick lattes anytime.
FAQ & Expert Tips
Yes! If you don't have espresso (or espresso powder) you can substitute strong brewed coffee or even use instant coffee - use about 2 ounces of strong coffee.
Yes! I only recommend doing this if you're making an iced version. Scale up to however many drinks you'd like. And store in the fridge for up to two days.
Yes! Any milk will work. I recommend soy milk if you aren't using oat. Or any milk labeled "barista"
If you want to brew your own espresso and are looking for a quality, functional, yet inexpensive machine, I recommend the Breville Bambino. This does require that you own a separate grinder.
For an all-in-one machine, the Breville Barista Express is what you want
Recipe Prayer
Thank you Lord for homemade versions of our favorite drinks that energize and nourish us. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Starbucks Style Pumpkin Spice Latte
Equipment
- Espresso Machine optional
Ingredients
- 2 Shots (Double Shot) Espresso (to make using instant - mix 1 teaspoon espresso powder and 2 ounces hot water)
- 1-2 Tablespoons Pumpkin Spice Syrup to taste - 1 tablespoon is slightly sweet and 2 is quite sweet
- ¾ Cup Non-Dairy Milk I used soy milk; or use a barista style milk
- ½ Cup Ice if making an iced version
Instructions
- Brew or make your espresso.
- For an iced version, add ice to your glass. For a hot version, steam or heat your milk.
- To your glass or mug add the brewed espresso, pumpkin spice syrup, then the milk.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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