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Crock Pot Pumpkin Spice Latte

★★★★★ 4.8 /5
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Polly Conner
By: Polly ConnerPosted: 10/2/22Updated: 10/24/22

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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.

Sounds delicious already, doesn’t it?! Serve this with our Snickerdoodle Cookies, and you’ll be in heaven!

Slow cooker pumpkin spice latte recipe

Disclaimer: This post was created in partnership with Hy-Vee (Columbia). 

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

Table of Contents
  • Reasons to Love this Recipe
  • Ingredients in Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
  • Where to Get Your Ingredients
  • How long do I cook pumpkin spice latte in the Crock Pot?
  • FAQs About Pumpkin our Spiced Latte Recipe
  • More Pumpkin Recipes You Might Like
  • Crock Pot Pumpkin Spiced Latte

Reasons to Love this Recipe

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

I serve it regularly anytime we host a group of people and have even taken it to fall parties and Halloween events. My mother-in-law now serves it every Thanksgiving!

  • 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.
  • It serves 15+ people. It’s a great recipe for large groups.
  • It’s super easy to make and uses REAL ingredients. No syrups.
  • 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.
  • Who doesn’t love to warm up with a special cozy drink with a bunch of friends?!
Overhead image of crock pot pumpkin spice latte

Ingredients in Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

Unlike the Starbucks version of a Pumpkin Spice Latte, our slow cooker version includes all REAL ingredients.

No artificial flavoring, no color dyes, no unrecognizable ingredients. Plus, it tastes just as rich and luxurious as their version…even better in my opinion. To make your batch, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  1. Whole milk – you can use almond milk
  2. Strongly brewed coffee
  3. Pumpkin puree – not pumpkin pie mix
  4. Real vanilla extract – here is how to make your own vanilla at home
  5. Sugar
  6. Ground Cinnamon & Cinnamon Sticks
Overhead shot of ingredients for crock pot pumpkin spice latte

Where to Get Your Ingredients

We suggest grabbing these ingredients at your local Hy-Vee. If you have this store nearby, you know what a gem you have under your nose–especially if you’re a parent who knows all of these hacks!

Hy-Vee is a “one-stop shop” for anything you might need, from high-quality ingredients to grab-and-go meals to their pharmacy and much more. We pop in there at least once or twice a week.

How long do I cook pumpkin spice latte in the Crock Pot?

After adding all of the ingredients to the Crock Pot, whisk them until they are well combined.

Then cook the Pumpkin Spiced Latte for 2 hours on high in the Crock Pot. You can then turn the setting down to low or warm.

It does need to be kept very warm or it will start to create a film across the top as it cools.

Pumpkin Spice Latte in a crock pot

FAQs About Pumpkin our Spiced Latte Recipe

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 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.

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 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 a iced coffee drink the next day.

Crock Pot Pumpkin Spice Latte in a white mug

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pumpkin spice latte.
★★★★★ 4.8 from 9 reviews

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

  1. In your crock pot, whisk together the milk and coffee.
  2. In a mixing bowl, stir or whisk together the pumpkin, vanilla, sugar and cinnamon. Add that mixture into the crockpot.
  3. Whisk everything together until combined and then toss in 3-4 cinnamon sticks.
  4. 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.

I’ve been told that heating up the leftovers doesn’t work so well.

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Cuisine: American Method: Slow Cooker

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  1. AvatarKatrina says

    Posted on 9/29/18 at 7:55 am

    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 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • RachelRachel says

      Posted on 10/2/18 at 9:29 pm

      Thanks for the comment and substitution feedback, Katrina.

      Reply
    • AvatarJoanna says

      Posted on 10/13/18 at 12:56 pm

      Thank you! I was just wondering this!!

      Reply
    • AvatarAlexandra says

      Posted on 7/20/20 at 1:32 pm

      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.

      Reply
  2. AvatarVanessa says

    Posted on 9/18/18 at 1:38 pm

    Thanks for sharing! Does it separate much?

    Reply
  3. AvatarShelby Mell says

    Posted on 9/2/18 at 8:41 pm

    can I make this without coffee? I’m allergic but this sounds so good!!

    Reply
    • PollyPolly says

      Posted on 9/3/18 at 7:23 am

      Hmmm. I think you’d really need that coffee flavor. Sorry!

      Reply
    • AvatarLenora says

      Posted on 11/15/18 at 10:40 pm

      Maybe try a chai tea or chai vanilla.

      Reply
    • AvatarShelby says

      Posted on 11/6/21 at 12:49 pm

      You just do more milk like a steamer at Starbucks. Could add heavy cream for a creamier texture.

      Reply
  4. AvatarBeth Schuster says

    Posted on 7/31/18 at 5:25 am

    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!!??

    Reply
  5. AvatarCheryl says

    Posted on 12/10/17 at 12:48 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • RachelRachel says

      Posted on 12/11/17 at 8:06 am

      Sorry for the confusion! It should be 1/4 cup vanilla.

      Reply
  6. AvatarAbby says

    Posted on 11/11/17 at 7:01 pm

    Have you ever used cold brew Concentrate in place of the strong brewed coffee?

    Reply
    • RachelRachel says

      Posted on 11/14/17 at 9:09 am

      No I’m sorry we haven’t but it’s a good idea!

      Reply
  7. AvatarShonda says

    Posted on 10/26/17 at 11:30 am

    1/4 CUP of vanilla?

    Reply
    • RachelRachel says

      Posted on 11/1/17 at 9:35 am

      Yep, you read that correctly. Feel free to cut down and add to taste.

      Reply
  8. AvatarKaren Gutierrez says

    Posted on 10/24/17 at 1:12 pm

    Great!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  9. AvatarPamela Passaretti says

    Posted on 9/21/17 at 9:36 pm

    I made this last year for my Halloween party. Instead of milk I used 3c. Irish cream and 3 c. Rum chata, and it was delicious…cooked it in crockpot, made house smell awesome

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • RachelRachel says

      Posted on 9/22/17 at 1:49 pm

      Ooo, sounds delicious, Pamela. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  10. AvatarEmily says

    Posted on 9/7/17 at 3:28 pm

    6 literal cups of coffee or 6 cups that’s marked on the coffee pot?

    Reply
    • RachelRachel says

      Posted on 9/12/17 at 9:52 am

      6 literal cups

      Reply
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