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Sugar-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte

September 17, 2013 By elviira 11 Comments

Sugar-Free Pumpkin-Spice Latte | Low-Carb, So Simple!

I’ve never tasted commercial pumpkin spice latte like that of Starbucks, but the idea of hot and sweet pumpkin-flavored spicy drink sounded so fascinating that I wanted to create my own version based on the image I have. Or in reality, how I would like the drink to be.

This pumpkin spice latte contains no sugar and less carbs than commercial versions. I give suggestions for even less carbs containing variations in the end of the post. Two delicious coffee-free versions you’ll find on my Facebook page in the end of this week.



 

Sugar-Free Pumpkin-Spice Latte | Low-Carb, So Simple!

 

Tips for making the sugar-free pumpkin spice latte

I recommend roasted pumpkin for this drink. It simply gives the best taste. However, if you don’t have any chance to roast pumpkin, please feel free to use canned pumpkin, preferably organic.

It’s important to make the drink smooth, especially if you use home-roasted pumpkin. Even if you use canned pumpkin, it’s a good idea to blend the drink. An immersion blender is great, although you can use other types of blenders as well. Just be careful when blending hot liquids so that you don’t burn yourself!

If you are not comfortable with blending hot liquids, you can simply blend the mixture before heating. Even so, in my opinion the consistency is better if you blend the ready, hot drink. It will be nicely frothy.

So, here we go. Let’s take the ingredients.

Sugar-Free Pumpkin-Spice Latte; Ingredients | Low-Carb, So Simple!

 

Place them in a medium saucepan.

Sugar-Free Pumpkin-Spice Latte; Ingredients in a Saucepan | Low-Carb, So Simple!

 

Then heat over medium-low heat, mixing constantly.

Sugar-Free Pumpkin-Spice Latte; Heating and Mixing | Low-Carb, So Simple!

 

When the mixture is steaming but not boiling yet, take the saucepan from the heat and blend the mixture until smooth.

Sugar-Free Pumpkin-Spice Latte; Blending | Low-Carb, So Simple!

 

That’s it! Just pour the drink into heatproof glass. If you prefer smaller servings, pour the drink into two small heatproof glasses.

Sugar-Free Pumpkin-Spice Latte; Pouring the Drink into Glass | Low-Carb, So Simple!

 

My Sugar-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte experiments

I made my first pumpkin spice latte experiments last year. In fact, I was about to publish the recipe in the end of October. However, I published so many other pumpkin recipes so one more would have been simply too much. This year, after roasting so much pumpkin, the recipe became topical.

The basic ingredients were quite clear from the very beginning. Mainly I was wondering whether to use milk — which tastes great but is quite high in carbs — or combination of heavy cream and water, which is lower in carbs but might sacrifice the flavor a touch.

I was playing with different sweeteners but finally stuck to liquid stevia. It simply gave the best sweetness without extra, weird aftertaste.

After making some initial experiments with different ingredients, I decided to go for the best flavor and chose milk, pumpkin, liquid stevia, pumpkin pie spice and espresso to be the ultimate elements in my pumpkin spice latte.

 

Sugar-Free Pumpkin-Spice Latte | Low-Carb, So Simple!

 

At first I used 1/4 cup (60 ml) pumpkin, but then got the idea to increase the amount to 1/3 cup (80 ml). I liked the thick consistency which the bigger amount of pumpkin brought.

With roasted pumpkin there unavoidably were some filaments left. Swallowing those was quite disgusting, and I was wondering how to make the texture smoother. Straining didn’t sound like a good idea, but blending did. Of course that was one additional step, but fortunately not too laborious, especially when using immersion blender. Blending made the texture so smooth — even if I used canned pumpkin which already has a smooth texture — that I’ll never again drink my pumpkin spice latte without blending it properly.

After all, even the last year’s experiments were mouth-watering, I’m so glad that I did some further development with this recipe. Now I’m really satisfied with this thick, warming and spicy drink!

 

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Sugar-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte

Author: Elviira

  • 1 single or double shot espresso
  • 3/4 cup = 180 ml organic full-fat milk
  • 15 drops (or to taste) liquid stevia
  • 1/3 cup = 80 ml = 80 g roasted pumpkin OR canned organic pumpkin
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.
  2. Heat over medium-low heat, constantly mixing until the mixture is steaming hot. Don’t let boil. Remove from the heat.
  3. Blend the mixture until smooth in a blender or with immersion blender.
  4. Pour into heatproof glass and serve immediately, preferably garnished with whipped cream and sprinkled with pumpkin pie spice or freshly ground nutmeg.
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Nutrition information Protein Fat Net carbs kcal
Per serving if one serving in total: 6.6 g 7.6 g 13.4 g 149 kcal
Per serving if two servings in total: 3.3 g 3.8 g 6.7 g 75 kcal

(Nutrition information doesn’t contain possible garnishes.)

 

Tips for variation

My favorite brand for pumpkin pie spice mix is Frontier Natural Products. The spice mix has very warm and intensive flavor. I simply use the spice almost everywhere, that’s why I always buy a huge 16 oz (453 g) bag. It’s also sold in smaller jars, a nice size if you want to try out the spice mix. But, if you already have a favorite pumpkin pie spice mix please feel free to use that. Sometimes in the future I would like to try to make my own mix, but for the time being I’m very happy with the ready pumpkin pie spice mix from Frontier Natural Products.

There is nothing preventing you from using other spices as well. Pure Ceylon cinnamon is surely a blissful spice with this autumnal drink. Apple pie spice is also great and brings some warm feeling of holidays. Ginger, nutmeg, ground cardamom, cloves, vanilla… All warming autumnal and wintertime spices go well.


Sugar-Free Pumpkin-Spice Latte | Low-Carb, So Simple!

 

I found some nice alternatives to sweeten the drink. They are with a hint of vanilla. You can replace the liquid stevia with:

  • 3 packets of powdered vanilla stevia (though it does contain rice maltodextrin so it’s not the healthiest one…)
  • 25–30 drops liquid vanilla stevia (or this one)

 

Since this drink is a bit on the high side of the carb count even it contains much less carbs than commercial sugar-laden versions, you can reduce the amount of carbs further for example by replacing the milk with:

  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream and 1/2 cup (120 ml) water (carb count will be 6.6 grams per serving)
  • or my favorite: 1/4 cup (60 ml) water, 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream and 2 tablespoons milk (carb count will be 8 grams per serving).

Since I don’t have proper machinery to brew great espresso, I simply use instant espresso powder and water. For me it’s fine even some professional baristas might consider it despicable.

There is no reason to skip this drink if you are sensitive to caffeine. You can simply use caffeine-free espresso.

Like mentioned in the beginning, you can find two coffee-free variations of this drink on my Facebook page later this week.

 

Sugar-Free Pumpkin-Spice Latte | Low-Carb, So Simple!

 

This recipe came a couple of days late because I’ve been traveling. We visited in Germany where my mother-in-law had her 70th anniversary. It was a wonderful party with nice people.

Would be great to hear your opinion on this pumpkin spice latte if you try it out, especially if you have tried out some commercial versions before.

Next week, more pumpkin recipes!

 

Sugar-Free Pumpkin-Spice Latte | Low-Carb, So Simple!

UPDATE: Here is the direct link to the recipes on my Facebook page. The first recipe is for Pumpkin Spice Hot Milk, and the second one is for Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate.

Oh yes, and if you have leftovers from the Crustless Low-Carb Pumpkin Pie, you can use them for making wonderful low-carb pumpkin spice latte, recipe also on my Facebook page. And here is the newest Facebook-exclusive recipe, keto pumpkin spice latte with only 1 gram net carbs per serving!

 

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Comments

  1. Lena Fallica

    March 23, 2017 at 22:52

    Hve you tried Fairlife whole milk? It has only 6 grams carbs and 6 grams sugar – half of other brands. This is brand I buy, and only whole milk. I can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks.

    Reply
    • elviira

      March 24, 2017 at 07:13

      No, never tried out. Sounds interesting, though! Is that 6 grams carbs for 1 cup? Are there any food additives?

      Reply
      • Lena Fallica

        March 24, 2017 at 14:37

        In reply, Fairlife whole milk: Ingredients: Ultra-Filtered Milk, Lactase Enzyme, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3
        Serving Size 1 cup (240ml)

        For milk lovers and those watching their carb and sugar intact, Fairlife whole milk is ideal.
        Something I was unaware of until I just now researched it, Fairlife milk is made by Coca-Cola.

        Reply
        • elviira

          March 24, 2017 at 15:33

          Thanks, Lena! It doesn’t sound too bad even it’s made by Coca-Cola! (Though I’m a bit suspicious about the word “ultra-filtered”…) I sometimes use raw milk but that’s naturally much higher in carbs…

          Reply
  2. Kim

    October 22, 2013 at 17:12

    How glad was I when I found this recipe!!!!!! I DEARLY LOVE Starbucks pumpkin spice latte but due to sugar cut backs can no longer enjoy.:( Until now!! This is fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!!

    Reply
    • elviira

      October 22, 2013 at 22:35

      Hi Kim! Perfect, that my pumpkin spice latte could satisfy your cravings! Makes me happy!

      Reply
  3. Audrey Goodwin

    October 3, 2013 at 05:16

    I used my favorite almond milk in lieu of milk. I had no pumpkin spice so I had to look up the recipe and make a batch; something I needed to do anyway. I had the organic pumpkin, also ate a bit for a snack ;-).
    This turned out to be exactly what I had been craving. Thank you so much. This is going to keep me cozy this autumn and winter and many more to come.

    I mean this is seriously great!

    Reply
    • elviira

      October 3, 2013 at 09:25

      Hi, Audrey! I’m so happy you like the recipe! It’s also great to know that it works with almond milk as well.

      Reply
  4. Lynn Owens

    September 23, 2013 at 20:53

    could you use 1/2 and 1/2 instead of cream or milk????

    Reply
    • elviira

      September 23, 2013 at 22:32

      Hi Lynn, absolutely! That would make the drink real delish. I think personally I might replace part of half-and-half with water, but just a tablespoon or two. Or then I would make two servings. Hope you like it!

      Reply

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