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It is that time of year when most of us crave a cozy fall coffee recipe, so everyone rushes to your local coffee shop for a delicious pumpkin spice latte! 

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I get it, we love our fall season, and the pumpkin spice latte has become a tradition for some once the cool weather arrives. But this fall drink recipe is so good you’ll want to skip that long line!

You can make this recipe two ways from the comfort of your own cozy home. In this fall coffee recipe, I’ll be sharing both a pumpkin spice latte without coffee, and the tweaked version with oat milk and espresso for my caffeine loving friends. 

Get ready to enjoy the best pumpkin spice coffee you’ve ever made at home.

Pumpkin Spice Milk 

A warm cup of flavored milk does the trick for anyone on a cozy fall night.

It’s also perfect to make for kids who want to be like mom and have that special pumpkin spice latte to welcome the season.

Essentially, pumpkin spice milk is simply a pumpkin spice latte without coffee. If you’re looking to cut out caffeine, or maybe want a cozy drink at night before bed without the espresso keeping you awake, then this is a great recipe to try! 

Ingredients for Pumpkin Spice Milk

• ½ Cup Pumpkin Puree 
• ¼ Cup Sweetened Condensed Milk 
• ¾ Cup 1% Milk
• 1 Tbsp. Light Brown Sugar 
• ½ Tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice
• ¼ Cup Frothed Half & Half
• Dollop of Whipped Cream 
• 1 Cinnamon Stick
• 1 Brach’s Candy Pumpkin 
• Pinch of Nutmeg

How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Spice Milk At Home

Step 1. Heat a small saucepan over medium heat on the stove. Add in ½ cup pumpkin puree, ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk, ¾ cup of 1% milk, 1 Tbsp. light brown sugar, and  ½ Tsp. pumpkin pie spice.

Heat all these ingredients through, stirring well until hot. 

Step 2. Use an electric milk frother or handheld frother to froth the ¼ cup of half and half until creamy. 

Step 3. Pour your warmed pumpkin spice milk mixture into a mug, and then top with recently frothed half and half. 

Step 4. Top with a dollop of extra creamy whipped cream and sprinkle with a pinch of nutmeg. Then add your cinnamon stick and Brach’s pumpkin candy to the top. Enjoy pure happiness in a cup! 

If you want to set a festive fall table, here are the items I used in this article.

• Bistro measuring bowl set
• Boho table runner
• Copper mugs
• Wood serving board

What are Brach’s Candy Pumpkins? 

Now, let’s just discuss Brach’s candy pumpkins for a minute. If you do not know what these are, I’ve dropped the link here. 

I remember every Autumn as a child, seeing a candy dish filled to the brim with these little orange sugar pumpkins. So now that I have my own home, I put out a small glass teapot full of little candy pumpkins every Fall.

My kiddos just go crazy for “baby pumpkins”. To me, putting these little pumpkins on top of the whipped cream makes the pumpkin spice milk extra special. 

Pumpkin Spice Latte With Oat Milk

Remember, both of these pumpkin spice latte recipes have the same pumpkin spice milk base!

For this recipe, we simply swap the ¾ cup 1% milk for ½ cup of oat milk. I like to use Plant Oat milk brand, and it’s fairly easy to find at your local grocery store.

Additionally, for that added boost, we incorporate the shots of espresso. If you don’t have an espresso maker, you can just make extra strong coffee! 

Ingredients for Pumpkin Spice Latte with Oat Milk

• ½ Cup Pumpkin Puree 
• ¼ Cup Sweetened Condensed Milk 
• ½ Cup Oat Milk
• 1 Tbsp. Light Brown Sugar 
• ½ Tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice
• 2 Shots of Espresso 
• ¼ Cup Frothed Oat Milk
• Dollop of Whipped Cream 
• 1 Cinnamon Stick
• 1 Brach’s Candy Pumpkin 
• Pinch of Nutmeg

How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte with Oat Milk

Step 1. Heat a small saucepan over medium heat on the stove. Add in ½ cup pumpkin puree, ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk, ½ cup of oat milk, 1 Tbsp. light brown sugar, and  ½ Tsp. pumpkin pie spice. Heat all these ingredients through, stirring well until hot. 

Step 2. Prepare your espresso, or extra strong coffee. 

Step 3. Pour your shots of espresso or strong coffee into a mug and then top with the warmed milk mixture and stir. 

Step 4. Top with either a dollop of extra creamy whipped cream, or use and extra ¼ cup of frothed oat milk and sprinkle with a pinch of nutmeg. Then add your cinnamon stick and Brach’s pumpkin candy to the top.

Enjoy the taste of autumn in a cup!

Whether you make this fall drink with or without coffee, it is such a festive recipe to try this fall.

I love that this recipe is kid-friendly, and the kiddos can have a special fall time drink to look forward to each year. 

You’ll Also Enjoy….

I really hope you enjoy this recipe! What is your favorite fall time beverage?

I’d love to know if your kiddos enjoyed this one!  

And if you’re looking for more fall inspired recipes, make sure to check these out next.

• Cinnamon Apple Pork Chops with Bourbon Glaze
• Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes with Anise Extract
• Crumb Topping Pear Pie Recipe
• Sweet Potato Pie With A Modern Twist

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~Sarah