Here's a recipe if you happen to have a pumpkin lying around. A proper plant-based pumpkin spice latte made with Overherd oat milk powder, real pumpkin puree, espresso, and a homemade spice blend. Tinned pumpkin puree can be tricky to find in UK shops, so this recipe shows you how to make your own. Skip straight to the latte if you've found a tin in the shops.
Ingredients
For the latte 30g Overherd oat milk powder 170ml hot water 1 tbsp pumpkin puree (25g) 2 tsp maple syrup (adjust to taste) ½ tsp pumpkin spice 60ml brewed coffee or 1 shot espresso Pinch of pumpkin spice (to finish) Homemade pumpkin puree (skip if using tinned) ½ butternut squash or small pumpkin Drizzle of oil Homemade pumpkin spice blend 4 tsp ground cinnamon 1½ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp ground allspice ¼ tsp ground cloves ¼ tsp ground nutmegMethod
Make the pumpkin puree (skip if using tinned)
1 Preheat your oven to 200°C.
2 Halve a butternut squash or small pumpkin and scoop out the seeds. Score in a cross-hatch pattern, drizzle with a little oil, and place cut-side down (skin up) on a baking tray.
3 Roast for 35 - 40 minutes until completely soft.
4 Scoop out the flesh and blend until smooth. Leave to cool before using. This makes far more than you need for one latte. Store the rest in the fridge for up to 4 days (good in pasta sauces or baking) or freeze in portions.
Make the pumpkin spice blend
5 If making your own pumpkin spice, mix all the spice ingredients together and store in a small jar. Use ½ tsp for this recipe.
Make the latte
6 In a glass or mug, combine the Overherd powder, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and pumpkin spice.
7 Pour in the hot water and use a milk frother to thoroughly blend until smooth and combined.
8 Add the brewed coffee or espresso and stir to combine.
9 For extra foam, froth 5g of Overherd powder with 30ml of hot water in a separate glass and spoon gently over the top — optional but worth it.
10 Finish with a pinch of pumpkin spice on top and serve immediately.
Tips
Roast extra puree A whole pumpkin makes far more puree than this recipe needs. Freeze the rest in portions, or use it in pasta sauces and baking within 4 days.
Make the spice blend in bulk Store the bulk spice blend in a small jar. It keeps for months and works in baking, porridge, and overnight oats too.
Adjust sweetness to taste Pumpkin puree adds a mild natural sweetness. Start with 2 tsp maple syrup and increase if needed. The spice blend also affects sweetness, so taste before using.
FAQ
Can you make a pumpkin spice latte with oat milk powder? Yes and it's easier than using carton oat milk. Overherd powder mixes directly into the glass with the pumpkin puree and spices, so there's no separate step to heat milk. The powder also lets you make the optional foam layer from the same jar.
Can I use tinned pumpkin puree? Yes tinned pumpkin puree works perfectly here and saves the roasting step. Just make sure it's pure pumpkin puree rather than pumpkin pie filling, which already contains sugar and spices and will throw off the balance of the recipe. Tinned pumpkin can be harder to find in UK shops, so this recipe includes a method for roasting your own from butternut squash or a small pumpkin.
Can I make this pumpkin spice latte recipe iced? Yes. Mix the Overherd powder, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and pumpkin spice with hot water first to dissolve everything fully, then leave to cool. Pour over ice and add the chilled coffee. Sprinkle with pumpkin spice to finish.
Serving suggestions
01 Hot with foam The full version. Hot latte, optional foam on top, pinch of pumpkin spice to finish.
02 Iced pumpkin spice latte Dissolve everything in hot water, cool, pour over ice. Same recipe, completely different drink.
04 Without coffee Leave out the espresso for a caffeine-free pumpkin spice drink. Still warming, still spiced, works as an evening option.
Variations
Extra spiced Increase pumpkin spice to ¾ tsp for a more intensely spiced latte. Works particularly well with a double shot of espresso to balance the warmth.
Chai version Include Chai powder for a spiced caffeine free alternative.
Double espresso Use a double shot instead of a single for a stronger, more coffee-forward latte.
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