This 2 minute, refined sugar free pumpkin spice milk is the perfect no coffee version of a pumpkin spice latte! Since it’s caffeine free, it can be enjoyed any time of day and is kid friendly! Serve hot or cold for a healthy fall treat. (Dairy free option)
The season of all things pumpkin spice isĀ here and, despite today’s high of 90 degrees, we’re embracing it!
I hear rumors of cool breezes and leaves turning colors in other parts of the country….we’ll settle for turning the A/C down a few notches and whipping up a batch of this 2-minute Pumpkin Spice Milk!
2-Minute Pumpkin Spice MilkĀ
This is such a fun recipe because it has the feel of a homemade pumpkin spice latte, which we also love, but it’s completely caffeine free so it can be enjoyed by the whole family any time of day.Ā
Last week, I made this as a mid-morning treat to help get the kids and me through our home school work. It worked beautifully – one sip, and everyone was relaxed and happy, ready to push through those last few assignments…and that was before I added the whipped cream on top!
This is a single serve recipe, but you can easily multiply it by however many people you’re serving without adding extra prep time.
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Fast and Easy Pumpkin Spice Milk – Hot or Cold
If serving hot, mix everything except the vanilla in a saucepan and heat, whisking frequently, just until steam begins to rise. Remove from heat, add the vanilla, and pour into glasses.
If serving cold, Whisk or blend everything with an immersion blender in a large glass measuring cup, then pour into serving glasses.
The kids prefer their pumpkin spice milk served cold, but I’m a sucker for warm fall drinks, so I prefer mine steamed. Hot or cold, it’s fantastic and even better with fresh whipped cream and an extra sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice on top!
Of course, if you like the buzz, you can quickly turn this into a pumpkin spice latte by adding 1/4-1/2 cup of dark coffee or espresso! š
Tips For Making This Pumpkin Spice Milk
- I suggest starting with 4 tbsp of pumpkin puree and tasting for how strong a flavor you like then add more if desired
- We use raw cow’s milk, but you can substitute almond or coconut milk to make it dairy free
- To make a pumpkin spice latte, just add 1/4-1/2 cup of dark coffee or espresso!
- For extra protein and gut health support, add hydrolyzed collagen powder
- Add colostrum powder for added immune support and gut health benefits!
- Want a smoothie version? Just replace 1/2 cup of the milk with 1/4 cup of yogurt, and replace the maple with a large pitted date
- To make ahead, multiply the recipe, cover, and and refrigerate. When you’re ready to serve, just give it a whisk and a quick heat!
This is such a fun recipe because it has the feel of a homemade pumpkin spice latte, which we also love, but it's completely caffeine free so it can be enjoyed by the whole family any time of day. See recipe notes for instructions to make a thicker smoothie version!
- 1 cup milk (or milk alternative)
- 4-6 Tbsp pureed pumpkin depending on how pumpkin-y you want it to taste
- 1 1/2 tsp pure maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1-2 Tbsp hydrolyzed collagen
- 1/4-1 tsp colostrum powder
- Whipped cream optional
- Dash pumpkin pie spice
- Place all ingredients except whipped cream into a glass, then whisk or mix with an immersion blender.
(If serving hot, gently heat all except vanilla on stove, whisking constantly. When steaming, remove from heat, add vanilla, then pour into serving glass)
- Top with whipped cream and additional pumpkin pie spice for garnish if desired.
- I suggest starting with 4 tbsp of pumpkin puree and tasting for how strong a flavor you like then add more if desired
- We use raw cow's milk, but you can substitute almond or coconut milk to make it dairy free
- To make a pumpkin spice latte, just add 1/4-1/2 cup of dark coffee or espresso!
- For extra protein and gut health support, add hydrolyzed collagen powder
- Add colostrum powder for added immune support and gut health benefits!
- Want a smoothie version? Just replace 1/2 cup of the milk with 1/4 cup of yogurt, and replace the maple with a large pitted date
- To make ahead, multiply the recipe, cover, and and refrigerate. When you're ready to serve, just give it a whisk and a quick heat!
- Adapted from Live Simply
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Veena Azmanov says
Oh, this sounds so delicious. Love how simple and easy it is to make too. Love two minute kinda treats. Saving this for later.
Dena @ Back To The Book Nutrition says
Thanks, Veena. š
Marisa Franca says
I see so many pumpkin recipes on the Internet and they all sound so wonderful! But yours really sounds especially good — I love the idea of a latte without having caffeine. What a great afternoon treat.
Dena @ Back To The Book Nutrition says
Thanks so much, Marisa!
Dianna says
This recipe sounds so good! I’m excited to have my family try it. Thanks
Dena @ Back To The Book Nutrition says
Sure thing, Dianna!