Enjoy your favorite pumpkin spice latte even when temperatures soar with this refreshing pumpkin iced coffee recipe! It’s blended until smooth and creamy, then poured over ice. It just might be the very best way to enjoy this classic fall drink! {Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free-Friendly}
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Healthy Iced Pumpkin Coffee Recipe
The second the temperature drops, it’s time for all things pumpkin! I love a nice cozy drink, but sometimes you want something cool and refreshing and that’s where this homemade iced pumpkin spice latte recipe comes in.
It has a great caffeine kick from the coffee and is loaded with real pumpkin and warm spices, making it a great way to cool down and refresh while enjoying your favorite fall flavors.
Plus, it’s made with real maple syrup, so no need to buy a fancy pumpkin syrup!
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“Yum! These type of recipes never turn out for me, but this one did! Love it, thank you!” – Alesha
If you love this recipe, you’ll also want to check out this Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte and Honey Almond Milk Cold Brew!
Why We Crave This Cozy & Refreshing Drink
- Uses real ingredients, including pumpkin puree, milk, maple syrup, and warm spices
- Tastes like fall in a cup…while also being cool and refreshing
- Scratches that PSL itch any time of year
- Super simple dump-and-go kind of recipe anyone can make!
- Save a small fortune compared to visiting your favorite coffee shops over and over again
- No saucepan required – the entire mixture comes together in the blender
Ingredient Notes
- Coffee: Start with a base of strong brewed coffee, espresso, or cold brew coffee; dealer’s choice. Keep it unsweetened since we’ll sweeten it later.
- Milk or milk alternative: Choose your favorite milk or non-dairy milk. Any type will work! I prefer almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk.
- Pure pumpkin puree: Yes, this homemade pumpkin spice latte is made with real pumpkin puree! It will add actual pumpkin flavor and a little fiber to fill you up.
- Pure maple syrup: Instead of regular syrup, use maple syrup. It has just as much sweetness and will add a delicious fall flavor.
- Vanilla extract: A little vanilla will make this drink taste more like a dessert.
- Pumpkin pie spice: This is where the spice comes from! Pumpkin spice is made with cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and sometimes allspice. It’s easiest to use a premade spice mix instead of individual spices.
- Pinch of sea salt: This will bring out all the flavors and make this drink taste sweeter without adding extra sugar!
For topping (optional)
- Whipped cream: Use a spray can of low sugar whipped cream or make your own by whipping heavy cream with powdered sugar or maple syrup until light and fluffy! Coconut whipped cream can also be used for a dairy free option.
- Sprinkle of ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
How to Make Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte – Step-by-Step
- Add the coffee or espresso, milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice and salt to a blender. Blend for a couple of minutes until smooth and combined. Taste a bit, adding more maple syrup or pumpkin spice if desired.
- Fill a tall glass 1/2-2/3 of the way full with ice cubes. Pour blended pumpkin coffee over top of the ice.
- For a special treat, top with some whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice or cinnamon. Enjoy cold!
Scroll to the recipe card below for the full printable recipe!
Expert Tips & Tricks
- Be sure to use pure pumpkin puree rather than pumpkin pie filling. They’re not the same thing as pumpkin pie filling is much higher in sugar!
- You can add more or less maple syrup to taste depending on how sweet you like your iced pumpkin coffee
- For best results, make sure your coffee is already chilled or at least at room temperature before you use it. Otherwise, the ice will melt quickly and dilute your drink.
- To avoid diluting the flavor as the ice melts, make ice cubes from leftover coffee and use those instead of regular ice.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! It’s actually incredibly easy to make your favorite coffee drinks dairy-free. Just choose a non-dairy milk like soy milk or almond milk and either skip the whipped cream or choose a dairy-free whipped cream. That’s it!
Unfortunately, this popular fall drink is not always the healthiest option. One 16 oz hot pumpkin spice latte has 390 calories, 14 grams of fat, 52 grams of carbohydrates, and a whopping 50 grams of sugar. You can make your drinks a little healthier by asking for less syrup, choosing reduced fat milk, and skipping the whipped cream.
Or, next time, make your drink at home! This Starbucks copycat has 155 calories, 2 grams of fat, 26 grams of carbohydrates, and 22 grams of sugar. It’s a much lighter version of the original recipe, but just as delicious!
Start by blending cold coffee or espresso with milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and a little salt. Then pour this blended mixture over ice and top with whipped cream and cinnamon. It’s that easy!
Storage Guidelines
If you’d like to make an extra batch, store it in the fridge for 4-5 days, then shake well before serving over ice. You could also freeze the mixture and let it thaw, but this may change the consistency of the pumpkin.
Recipe Variations
- Sugar-free: Instead of maple syrup, you can also use monk fruit sweetener, stevia or sugar-free maple syrup to lower the sugar content.
- Extra creamy: If you prefer a really creamy beverage, use whole milk or add a bit of cream. It will increase the calories, but can also make the drink more satisfying.
- Use espresso: The only real difference between iced coffee and an iced latte is that lattes use 1-2 shots of espresso instead of coffee. This will also give you an even stronger coffee flavor, if you’re into that!
More Healthy Drink Recipes
- Turmeric Latte with Almond Milk
- Starbucks Passion Tango Tea
- Hot Chocolate with Cacao
- Spiced Pomegranate Sparkler
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Iced Pumpkin Spice Coffee Recipe {Starbucks Copycat}
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup strong brewed black coffee or espresso cold or at room temperature
- 3/4 cup milk or milk alternative (i.e. almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons pure pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of sea salt
- Ice cubes
For topping (optional)
- Whipped cream
- Sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
Instructions
- Add the coffee or espresso, milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice and salt to a blender. Blend for a couple of minutes until smooth and combined. Taste a bit, adding more maple syrup or pumpkin spice if desired.
- Fill a tall glass 1/2-2/3 of the way full with ice cubes. Pour blended pumpkin coffee over top of the ice.
- For a special treat, top with some whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice or cinnamon. Enjoy cold!
Notes
- Be sure to use pure pumpkin puree rather than pumpkin pie filling. They’re not the same thing as pumpkin pie filling is much higher in sugar!
- You can add more or less maple syrup to taste depending on how sweet you like your iced pumpkin coffee
- For best results, make sure your coffee is already chilled or at least at room temperature before you use it. Otherwise, the ice will melt quickly and dilute your drink.
- To avoid diluting the flavor as the ice melts, make ice cubes from leftover coffee and use those instead of regular ice.
Yum! These type of recipes never turn out for me, but this one did! Love it, thank you!
That’s amazing! So happy you enjoyed it :) I appreciate you returning to leave a rating and review!