Learn how to make the best vegan pumpkin spice latte at home! It’s creamy, sweet, and has the same comforting flavors of pumpkin pie. Only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes needed.
If you love sweet pumpkin treats as much as I do, you should also give my Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake, Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes, and Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies recipes a try!
I don’t need a calendar to tell me fall has begun… The release of Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte always does the trick! It’s the most beloved beverage of the season thanks to its creamy, sweet, and cinnamon- and nutmeg-spiced sips.
The only downside? PSLs from Starbucks contain dairy and are pretty pricey. I do enjoy the vegan-friendly pumpkin latte at Peet’s occasionally, but more often than not I make my own at home.
I’m so much happier making my amazing Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe at home. It’s just as warm, rich, and cozy as the version you’d get from a coffee shop, but it is incredibly easy to make in only 5 minutes. Make it with coffee, espresso, or extra milk… Just don’t forget the vegan whipped cream on top!
“This is the best pumpkin spice latte recipe…vegan or not! Smooth, rich & creamy.” – Debi
Are pumpkin spice lattes vegan?
The pumpkin spice lattes from Starbucks can be made with non-dairy milks, but they are not inherently vegan-friendly because their pumpkin spice syrup contains dairy (in the US).
Luckily, we vegans don’t have to miss out on this signature fall drink thanks to my vegan PSL recipe. It’s made with a creamy pumpkin pie-spiced base, then combined with espresso or coffee. All you need is 5 minutes to make it on the stovetop and, even better, it won’t cost you an arm and a leg!
How to make a vegan pumpkin spice latte
Find the complete printable recipe with measurements below in the recipe card.
Pull your espresso shots or brew your coffee first, and set nearby. In a small pot over medium heat, warm the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice mix and oat milk. Whisk while it warms, but be careful not to let it boil.
Turn off the heat and stir in the coffee (or espresso shots). Taste and adjust the sweetness as needed.
Pour your vegan PSL into a mug and top it with dairy-free whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice mix. Sip and enjoy!
Blend and Froth – Optional
Add the warm mixture to an immersion blender cup or a regular blender and blend for 30 seconds or so, until frothy. This is totally optional but I like how frothy it gets when I blend it, so I don’t usually skip this part.
Frequently asked questions
If you don’t have an espresso maker, you can make your vegan pumpkin latte with espresso shots from your favorite coffee shop or with strongly brewed drip coffee instead. It’s delicious either way!
Simply replace the regular coffee or espresso with an equal amount of decaf coffee. Or, to keep it caffeine-free for the kids, replace the 1/2 cup of coffee (or two espresso shots) with more non-dairy milk.
Absolutely! The pumpkin creamer base can be made without the coffee, bottled, and stored in the fridge for a few days. Reheat it on the stove with fresh coffee or espresso, or enjoy it straight from the fridge for an iced vegan pumpkin spice latte.
Homemade pumpkin spice mix is typically made with a blend of cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. If you’re making it yourself for this recipe, use 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon and a small pinch of the remaining spices.
Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
- 1-2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 3/4 cup Barista oat milk or other creamy plant milk
- 2 shots espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- dairy-free whipped cream
Instructions
- Pull your espresso shots or brew your coffee and set nearby.
- In a small pot over medium heat, add the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice mix and oat milk. Whisk frequently as it warms, but do not let it boil.
- Once warm, turn off the heat and add your espresso/coffee. Taste; add more maple syrup as desired for sweetness.
- Blend (optional but recommended!) – Add the warm mixture to an immersion blender cup and blend until frothy. Or add the warm mixture to a regular blender and blend for 30 seconds.
- Pour into a mug and top with dairy-free whipped cream. Sprinkle a little more pumpkin pie spice mix on top if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you want a really creamy and rich beverage, use canned coconut milk. I prefer Barista oat milk, but you may also use soy milk or another plant milk you enjoy.
- To keep it caffeine free for kids, replace the 1/2 cup of coffee with more non-dairy milk.
- You can also just use organic granulated sugar instead of maple syrup, if that’s what you have.
- Double, triple or quadruple the recipe to make enough for company!
- Don’t have pumpkin spice mix? Use this instead: 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and a tiny pinch of ginger, cloves and nutmeg. You can just use cinnamon if you’re short on spices!
Nutrition
*Recipe last updated September 2025 with new photos and a slight recipe update. I lowered the spice mix by 1/4 teaspoon, increased the milk by 1/4 cup and lowered the pumpkin puree from 2 tablespoons to 1. These are my preferences after making it for years, but feel free to play around with the amounts.
I love this latte! I’ve been buying expensive pumpkin chai concentrate, and this is similar but so much better. And you can also do it in the microwave! Just put the pumpkin and maple syrup for one serving in a mug, then stir in the spices. If you don’t mix it up well with the pumpkin before adding the liquid, the spices will clump up unplesantly. Add the liquid (I do all soy milk since coffee no longer agrees with me) and heat. For my microwave, it’s about 3 minutes at medium-high. So easy, and you save getting a pot dirty. I also do half the syrup since two tablespoons is a bit too sweet for me. It might be fine with bitter coffee, however.
I’m going to be a parrot and agree with all of your reviewers. This is the best pumpkin spice latte recipe…vegan or not! Smooth, rich & creamy.
I’m going to play with it one evening and add a bit of cocoa and whiskey or Irish cream on a cold and rainy night.
Hi Debi. Thanks for sharing your great review and feedback! Your ideas to flavor up the latte sound delicious! Thanks for sharing them!
This is a delicious creamy latte. I made this with coconut milk and it was rich with the perfect blend of spices. I wanted it asap so I didn’t take the time to make whipped cream. I will however make some soon so I can top my next delicious latte with it. Thanks again for another “hit the spot” recipe.
You are welcome, Linette! I am so glad you loved the recipe! I also love the creamy deliciousness of this latte! Thanks for your awesome review and feedback!
I have tried other Pumpkin Spice Lattes with actual pumpkin and they have not been good at all.
I made this right in my mug. I made the coffee and heated the Oat milk, then added them to the other three ingredients and stirred. I used half the amount of syrup and think this is delicious. Thanks for figuring it out for us.
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Very yummy
For reheating, any idea if a steam wand from an espresso machine would work ok?
Hmm I’m not sure, it’s rather thick so I wouldn’t want to break a steam wand.
Made this but the pumpkin settled on cup bottom and was off-putting. Taste was good until then. How to make pumpkin dissolve if possible? I love all your recipes by the way!
Hi Bill, was the pumpkin whisked properly with the other ingredients? If all of the ingredients are stirred well and heated together in the saucepan, then the pumpkin should blend easily into the drink. I hope this helps!
I am from Europe and here it isn’t a common drink, at all. I loved your recipe for pumpkin pie so decided to give this latte a try. I have to say at first I was overwhelmed by the rich taste but next morning, here I am drinking it again! It is addictive!
LOL! I’m really glad you love it, Katarina! I’m pretty in love with anything pumpkin! Thanks for your great feedback and review!
Delicious! I used oat milk with 7g sugar and no other sweetener. I topped it with 2 T. foamed and heated oat creamer with brown sugar (4g/T). Perfect! Can’t wait to share! Thank you
Hi Debbie. It sounds delicious! I’m so happy you loved it! Thanks for sharing your great feedback!
Thanks for sharing! Does it reheat well?
Yes! You can reheat it in a saucepan on the stove or in the microwave.
This looks so good! What a great fall drink to make for a get together!
Hi Suzanne. Yes, it is a perfect fall drink! I hope you enjoy!
This is really good. Used agave for the sweetener since I’m out of maple syrup and almond coconut milk. My two sons really liked it as well. Thank you for this recipe! We’ll be making this again
You are welcome! I’m so glad that you guys loved the pumpkin spice latte! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review and comments!
This was delish! I made it this morning. I used sugar and almond milk with no whip. Do you think I could make up a couple days worth and keep it on the fridge?
Yes, I think it would be fine for a couple of days in the refrigerator. Glad you enjoyed it!
Just made this, it was so good!!
Delicious and perfect for Thanksgiving morning. Followed recipe exactly as written and would not make any changes.
Thanks!
So good and spicy! I’ve been craving a pumpkin spice latte since fall has arrived, and none of the coffee shops have a good one. I’ll be sure to make this again, and save money on coffee shop drinks!
I’m so glad it hit the spot for you!
Any idea on how much to adjust the maple syrup content when using pumpkin pie mix instead of plain puree? I’m excited to try this! All of your recipes are great 🙂
I’m not sure, you might just have to taste it and add sweetener to taste. I’ve never made it with pumpkin pie mix so I’m not sure how it will turn out. Thanks!
Tastes just like Starbucks, but maybe even better!
I’m living in Taiwan, and their Starbucks options are not like America’s (no coconut milk ☹️). So, I haven’t gone there much. I’ve been dreaming of the seasonal pumpkin spice lattes lately and found this. I love this! I made the pumpkin spice milk and bottled it so I can add it to my coffee through this week. I’m excited. Thank you for sharing this!!
You’re welcome! I’m glad you like it!
Perfect for a rainy day! Overall is a good pumpkin spice latte. I did an additional half of the recipe and I added a little to much purée. I’ll definitely make this again. Thank you for sharing!
I just made this and oh my goodness is it magical! Not only is is better for you and cheaper than Starbucks, it tastes soooo much better! My husband was blown away too. I was wondering if I could make a large batch of pumpkin mixture ahead of time and store in the refrigerator?
Thanks Jenny! I’m so glad you both enjoyed it! I’m sure you could, and just add the coffee when you’re ready to drink it. That’s a great idea!
I love it!! Thank you for the recipe. It will be a staple every morning since it’s so easy to make and it’s delicious
Thank you! So glad it will be a staple.
It would’ve been nice to come across this BEFORE spending like $20 on pumpkin spice lattes from Starbucks this week! Great alternate! Thank you for sharing
So expensive! This is a much cheaper alternative!
Just made this!!!! Buy Starbucs
That’s great Denise!! ?