6-Ingredient Crock Pot Pumpkin Spice Latte

Name: Crock Pot Pumpkin Spiced Latte
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 cups whole milk; 6 cups of strongly brewed coffee; 1/2 cup pumpkin puree; 1/4 cup real (or pure) vanilla extract; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 3 cinnamon sticks

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This homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe is EASY to make and is my go-to drink when entertaining in the fall or winter. It’s made with REAL ingredients from your pantry and everyone is amazed that it’s made in a slow cooker.

“I just tried this recipe and it is delicious! Have tried other pumpkin coffee recipes and this is BY FAR the best!” – Katrina

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Reasons to Love this Recipe

Crock Pot Pumpkin Spice Latte has become a fall staple in my home.

It makes your house smell SOOO good. Its scent is a warm-vanilla-cinnamon-pumpkin-y aroma that’s better (and more all-natural) than any fall candle!
It comes together quickly and smells SO delicious. Goes great with Snickerdoodle Cookies.
It serves 15+ people. It’s a great recipe for large groups.
Similar to our 3-Ingredient Hot Chocolate Mix, it’s super easy to make and uses REAL ingredients.
You can make it up to 2 hours before your event, so you’re not scrambling to put it together as guests arrive.
The taste rivals any coffee shop‘s pumpkin latte. It’s warm and sweet with a hint of pumpkin flavor. Top with our Homemade Whipped Cream or Maple Whipped Cream.

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Ingredients in Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

Unlike the Starbucks version of a Pumpkin Spice Latte, our slow cooker version includes all REAL ingredients. Perfect for a Thanksgiving Meal or Halloween Party.

Crockpot pumpkin spice latte ingredient measured out and labeled.

Ingredient Notes:

Whole milk – It’s been tested with almond milk and works!
Pumpkin puree – Similar to our Pumpkin Dump Cake, do not use pumpkin pie mix
Real vanilla extract – here is how to make your own vanilla at home
Optional: Top with our Homemade Whipped Cream or Maple Whipped Cream.

How to Make Crock Pot Pumpkin Spice Latte

Add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker. Whisk them until they are well combined.
Cook the Pumpkin Spiced Latte for 2 hours on high. After this, you can turn it to low to keep warm.
Serve and enjoy!

Tip

Pumpkin Spice Latte needs to be kept very warm or it will start to create a film across the top as it cools.

If this does happen, simply skim off the top before serving.

Recipe FAQs

Do you really use 1/4 cup of vanilla?

Yep. Trust us. This recipe has been tested and retested for years. Don’t skimp on the vanilla. And please be sure to use REAL (or pure) vanilla, not imitation vanilla extract.

Can this recipe be made on the stovetop?

Oh yes, you could definitely do this on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until all the flavors are combined and it’s warmed through. I would say 1-2 hours.

Can I substitute non-dairy milk?

One reader told us, “I made this with coconut milk and it came out beautifully.” We’ve also been told it works well with almond milk.

Can I make this ahead of time and slow-cook it later?

We suggest making it fresh and serving within a few hours of it being done. Saving it as warm leftovers doesn’t work very well.

Does it work to keep leftovers in the refrigerator and rewarm them?

Unfortunately, the texture will change and not do well as leftovers. However, one reader told us she stored it in jars, gave it a quick shake, and poured it over ice for an iced coffee drink the next day.

A mug of crock pot pumpkin spiced latte with two cookie on a plate next to it.

More Pumpkin Recipes You Might Like

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Whole Wheat Pumpkin Waffles

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

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Crock Pot Pumpkin Spiced Latte

Homemade crock pot pumpkin latte. This recipe is EASY to make and is my go-to drink when entertaining in the fall or winter. Try this delicious version of a coffee shop favorite!

Yield: 10–12 servings 1x

Prep: 5 minsCook: 2 hoursTotal: 2 hours 5 mins

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Ingredients

6 cups whole milk
6 cups of strongly brewed coffee
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup real (or pure) vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 cinnamon sticks

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Instructions

In your crock pot, whisk together the milk and coffee.
In a mixing bowl, stir or whisk together the pumpkin, vanilla, sugar and cinnamon. Add that mixture into the crockpot.
Whisk everything together until combined and then toss in 3-4 cinnamon sticks.
Cover the crockpot, and cook on high for 2 hours. Once guests arrive, turn down the heat to the low or warm setting.

Notes/Tips

If you don’t have a large group, you could easily halve the recipe.
This recipe needs to be kept very warm or it will start to create a film across the top as it cools.
Readers have told us using coconut milk or almond milk has worked well.

Cuisine: American Method: Slow Cooker

Lacy Virkler says

Posted on 10/3/24 at 3:34 pm

Would it work to use pumpkin pie spice instead of straight cinnamon. If so how much do you think would be good?

- Carla from Thriving Home says
  
  Posted on 10/7/24 at 9:27 am
  
  Hi Lacy! We don’t think this would be a good substitution. Cinnamon is the best route for this recipe.

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