Description
This Pumpkin Spice Milk Recipe is a comforting and flavorful beverage perfect for chilly days. Combining creamy milk with rich pumpkin puree and warm pumpkin pie spices, it can be enjoyed either chilled or warmed. Sweetened with honey or maple syrup, this easy-to-make drink offers a cozy taste of fall in every sip, topped optionally with whipped cream and a dash of spice for an elegant finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup / 240 ml / 8 fl oz milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy alternative)
- 1/4 cup / 50 g / 1.7 oz pumpkin puree or canned pumpkin
- 1 tbsp clear honey (or maple syrup)
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Garnish (optional)
- dollop of whipped cream
- pinch of pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather your milk, pumpkin puree, honey (or maple syrup), and pumpkin pie spice to ensure everything is ready for blending or heating.
- Make Cold Pumpkin Spice Milk: Combine the milk, pumpkin puree, honey, and pumpkin pie spice in a blender. Blend the mixture until smooth and well combined. Alternatively, you can place all ingredients in a large jar and use an immersion blender to achieve the same result.
- Warm the Pumpkin Milk (Optional): For a warm version, pour the milk, pumpkin puree, honey, and pumpkin pie spice into a small saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat on the stovetop until the mixture is warm and steaming, whisking constantly to blend ingredients smoothly and prevent burning.
- Garnish: Pour the pumpkin milk into a glass or mug. Optionally, add a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle a pinch of pumpkin pie spice on top to enhance presentation and flavor.
- Serve: Enjoy your pumpkin spice milk immediately for the best taste and freshness, whether served chilled or warm.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup to keep the drink vegan-friendly.
- Use any milk of choice, including almond, soy, oat, or regular dairy milk based on preference and dietary restrictions.
- Adjust pumpkin pie spice quantity to taste, starting with 1/4 tsp for a milder flavor or 1/2 tsp for a bolder spice profile.
- For a thicker texture, increase the pumpkin puree slightly.
- If you prefer a sweeter drink, add a little more honey or maple syrup gradually.
- Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to avoid added sugars and spices.
- This recipe yields one serving but can be multiplied easily for more servings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
