Pumpkin Spice Latte
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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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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!
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.
Can you put this on low for 4-5 hours, or does it need to cook at high for 2 hours?
Low for that length would be totally fine!
I made this to take for our family Thanksgiving dinner, to drink while we waited for dinner. It was delicious!
Yeah!! It’s perfect for holiday gatherings. Love to know your family enjoyed it.
If I’m making for a Christmas party that begins at 7, I’ll start it at 5, but, how long will it remain stable throughout the evening?
Hi Lauren! It should be fine throughout the evening. Just give it a stir every hour or so in case a film forms over the top from cooling.
This was a fantastic October weekend morning drink for the family to enjoy together and encourage table life (visiting with food and drink!) I paired this drink with popovers and whipped honey-butter and it was a simple and lovely breakfast! This pumpkin spice latte recipe was 5 stars from the 8 people who enjoyed it!
Love that Sarah! So glad your family enjoyed it. It sound like a table full of life! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
I got this recipe in half does that mean I only need to put it in the crockpot for one hour?
We haven’t tested that, but I would guess you could do less time in the crockpot for it.
I want to half this recipe. Can this be made on the stovetop?
Oh yes, you could definitely do this on the stove top over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until all the flavors are combined and it’s warmed through. I would say 1-2 hours.
Hello! Any idea if I can do this recipe on my stove top? Thanks in advance!!
Could you please clarify which vanilla. I am having a heck of a time finding a non-vanilla extract, vanilla.
Thank you, can’t wait to make this!!
Try to avoid the ones labeled imitation vanilla extract. You’re looking for real or pure vanilla. It will cost more, but it tastes SO much better. Hope that helps!
Hello!! Has anyone made this in an instant pot??
I love this recipe and have made it several times in my crockpot. Just wondering how to adjust time for cooking in instant pot.
I would also like to know this!
Hi. Did you make your own pumpkin puree or did you buy canned.
We just buy the canned pumpkin puree. We find it is in most grocery stores year round in our area.
I’m also late to this recipe…but better late than never! Made for the first time today. I didn’t get much pumpkin flavor so might try adding more next time. I also think I will either add more coffee or cut back on the milk to have more coffee flavor. I brewed my coffee on the strong setting and it tasted strong, but just seem really diluted after adding everything else.
Also, it seemed like the pumpkin puree settled at the bottom of my cup. Did I need to cook it longer for things to better incorporate?
I realize this is many years after this post, but just tried this recipe and it is delicious! Have tried other pumpkin coffee recipes and this is BY FAR the best! I substituted for unsweetened almond milk- I actually think vanilla almond milk would have been even better and may could have cut back on the added vanilla. Don’t be confused by the amount of vanilla listed on the recipe, this is correct! I just halved the recipe and was able to bring it to a simmer in a pot on the stovetop. Thank you for the delicious recipe! This is definitely one I will revisit 🙂
Thanks for the comment and substitution feedback, Katrina.
Thank you! I was just wondering this!!
Hello Katrina! Just wondering if you could elaborate for how long you left it on the stovetop?? Did you boil for two hours? Thanks in advance for all your help, I will be trying to make this recipe on the stove.
Thanks for sharing! Does it separate much?
can I make this without coffee? I’m allergic but this sounds so good!!
Hmmm. I think you’d really need that coffee flavor. Sorry!
Maybe try a chai tea or chai vanilla.
You just do more milk like a steamer at Starbucks. Could add heavy cream for a creamier texture.
This sounds Amazing, and I’ll be making soon!
Question: I have family members who Hate the taste of coffee, so I always make them a separate hot drink in crock pot.
ANY recommendations on what I can use as a substitute for the actual “coffee” in recipe??
Thank You in advance!!??
I’m confused. In the recipe it calls for 1/4 cup of vanilla but in one of the comments you stated it was 1/2 cup vanilla. Which is it please? I really want to try this.
Sorry for the confusion! It should be 1/4 cup vanilla.
Have you ever used cold brew Concentrate in place of the strong brewed coffee?
No I’m sorry we haven’t but it’s a good idea!