Pumpkin Spice Milk
Pumpkin Spice Milk is a warm, creamy fall drink made with milk, real pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and a touch of honey or maple syrup. It's a cozy, caffeine-free beverage that's quick to make and perfect for enjoying the comforting flavors of autumn.
Ingredients
- 1 cup 240 ml / 8 fl oz milk of choice
- Dairy milk
- Almond milk
- Oat milk
- Soy milk
- Coconut milk
- 1/4 cup 50 g pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon clear honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 –1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Optional Garnish
- Dollop of whipped cream
- Pinch of pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
Step 1
- Add the milk, pumpkin puree, honey, and pumpkin pie spice to a small saucepan. Whisk thoroughly until the pumpkin is fully blended into the milk.
Step 2
- Place the saucepan over medium-low heat. Warm gently while whisking continuously for about 3–4 minutes. Do not boil the milk, as overheating may affect the texture and flavor.
Step 3
- Once the mixture is steaming and smooth, remove it from the heat. For an extra frothy finish, blend with a milk frother or use a blender for about 20 seconds.
Step 4
- Pour into your favorite mug. Top with whipped cream if desired and sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin puree for convenience.
- Do not substitute pumpkin pie filling.
- Heat gently without boiling.
- Stir well before serving.
- Taste and adjust spice if needed.
- Best enjoyed fresh.
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.
- Reheat slowly over low heat.
- Shake or whisk before reheating if separation occurs.