This easy to make, homemade, pumpkin spice protein latte is a delicious way to enjoy the flavors of fall while getting a morning of afternoon pick me up.

It’s pumpkin season, friends! What better way to celebrate than with a pumpkin spice latte!

That’s exactly how I felt when I woke up Sunday morning. After having my morning cup of coffee, I headed to my local grocery store to buy the ingredients.

Can you believe they were completely out of canned pumpkin?

The store associate shared that they received their shipment the day before but they sold out within a few hours. I know I’m not alone in loving the flavor of pumpkin, but I didn’t expect grocery stores to be out of stock already. I went to three different places before finally finding it. (Thank you Aldi!)

Drinking my pumpkin latte really got me in the mood for fall. It even motivated me to decorate for Halloween. That’s why, I decided to share this recipe with you. Maybe it will help get you in the fall spirit, too!

How To Make A Pumpkin Spice Protein Latte

This best thing about this latte is the flavor. The second best thing is that it’s super easy. And a big bonus is that it’s also packed with nutritional benefits. It’s made with brewed coffee, pumpkin, milk, cinnamon and stevia. I also add a couple tablespoons of vanilla flavored protein powder. It adds to the creamy consistency and it also boosts the protein content.

The first step is to brew coffee. I love the taste of coffee, so I make it extra strong. If you have an espresso maker, you can use a shot of espresso in place of the brewed coffee. Once the coffee (or espresso) is brewed, pour 3/4 cup into a blender with the milk, canned pumpkin, vanilla protein powder and cinnamon. Process until it’s smooth and creamy. Blending the latte makes it a little frothy, too.

Warm the latte by heating ii in a saucepan on the stove top, or pour it into a mug and heat it up the microwave. Your pumpkin spice protein latte is ready to enjoy!

How To Make A Dairy-Free Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte

If you follow a vegan diet or have a dairy allergy, you can substitute plant-based milk for the cow’s milk and use a plant-based vanilla protein powder.  Lactose free milk can also be used for anyone that is lactose intolerant. Just keep in mind that any substitutions will change the nutrition information that I have listed below.

You can also use this recipe to make a pumpkin spiced iced latte by simply pouring the blended ingredients over ice.

Calories And Nutrition Facts

Pumpkin alone is packed with vitamins and minerals and the combination of ingredients in this pumpkin latte result in a super nutritious, phytonutrient-rich beverage. One latte has 120 calories, 15 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 9 grams of sugars, 13 grams of protein and only 1 gram of fat. It also supplies 20% of the daily value for calcium, 6% of the daily value for Vitamin D, 8% of the daily value for potassium, 6% of the daily value for iron. I share more nutrition information in the notes section of the recipe card.

If you love the flavor of pumpkin, you might also like my recipe for a pumpkin pie protein smoothie, pumpkin protein balls or pumpkin ice cream!

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Pumpkin Spice Protein Latte

Author: Heather Mangieri, RDN

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup brewed coffee
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 1/4 cup pumpkin, canned
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp stevia (optional)
• 2 tbsp protein powder, vanilla

Instructions

• Start by brewing coffee or making espresso
• Put all ingredients in a blender and process until combined. Pour into a mug and heat in the microwave to the desired temperature. Sprinkle with cinnamon and enjoy.

Notes

Notes: to make a dairy free option, use plant-based milk and plant-based protein powder. (Note: using plant-based alternatives will change the nutrition information provided below.)

Recipe Makes: 1 latte

Serving Size: 1½ cup (12 ounce) latte

Servings Per Recipe: 1

Nutrition Facts: 120 calories, 15 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 9 g sugars, 13 g protein, 1 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 30 mg cholesterol, 80 mg sodium, 20% DV for calcium, 6% DV for Vitamin D, 8% DV for potassium, 6% DV for iron

Meal Planning Servings: 1 CHO; 2 PRO; 0 FAT

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