Step aside, PSL! This creamy Pumpkin Spice Milk is the ultimate fall treat. Made with real pumpkin, cozy warming spices, and an optional whipped cream topping, it’s a caffeine-free delight perfect for kids and adults alike. Enjoy it hot or cold for a quick, comforting autumn beverage.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick & easy: Ready in under 10 minutes.
- Kid-friendly: No coffee, just pumpkin, milk, and spices.
- Versatile: Serve hot, cold, or even turn it into a smoothie or latte.
- Nutritious: Packed with pumpkin’s vitamins and antioxidants.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup (50 g) pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/4–1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Optional garnish: whipped cream, pinch of pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
For Cold Pumpkin Milk:
- Combine milk, pumpkin puree, honey, and pumpkin pie spice in a blender.
- Blend until smooth. Serve chilled, with optional whipped cream.
For Warm Pumpkin Milk:
- Combine milk, pumpkin puree, honey, and pumpkin pie spice in a small saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, whisking until smooth and steaming.
- Pour into a mug and optionally top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.
Variations
- Vanilla Pumpkin Milk: Add 1/4 tsp vanilla extract.
- Chocolate Pumpkin Milk: Whisk in 1 tsp cocoa powder.
- Peanut Butter Pumpkin Milk: Add 1 tbsp peanut butter while warming.
- Toffee Pumpkin Milk: Stir in 1 tbsp butterscotch chips for a sweeter version.
Tips & FAQs
- Make ahead: Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for 2–3 days. Stir before serving.
- Keto-friendly: Use almond or coconut milk and a sugar-free sweetener.
- Vegan: Swap honey for maple syrup or agave.
- Pumpkin latte: Add 1/4–1/2 cup espresso for a coffee version.
- Smoothie version: Blend with 1/2 frozen banana for a creamy fall smoothie.
This Pumpkin Spice Milk is an easy, cozy fall favorite that satisfies pumpkin cravings without coffee. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a nighttime treat!