Cozy Homemade Pumpkin Chai Latte with Real Pumpkin Puree
A cozy homemade pumpkin chai latte made with real pumpkin puree, warm chai spices, and simple ingredients. Ready in under 10 minutes, this drink is better than store-bought and perfect for fall mornings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons (30g) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup (240ml) chai concentrate (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup (120ml) milk of choice (whole milk or oat milk recommended)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons (15-30ml) maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon (1g) pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cinnamon stick (for garnish, optional)
- Whipped cream (for topping, optional; use coconut whipped cream for dairy-free)
- Extra pumpkin pie spice (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup chai concentrate, ½ cup milk, and 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree. Whisk until the pumpkin is fully dissolved, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Whisk again to combine.
- Continue heating over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until steaming but not boiling (small bubbles around the edges). Do not let it boil. This takes about 3 to 4 minutes.
- If desired, froth the mixture with a milk frother or pour into a jar, seal, and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Pour into a mug. Top with whipped cream, a dusting of pumpkin pie spice, and a cinnamon stick if desired.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as needed.
Notes
Do not let the mixture boil, as milk can scorch and flavors dull. Whisk well to avoid lumps from pumpkin puree. The base (without milk) can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. For dairy-free, use barista-style oat milk for best frothing. For a less sweet version, reduce or omit maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (about 12 oz)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
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