Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe | Crock Pot Pumpkin Spice Latte (2024)

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Before I became a full time blogger, I worked in an office where every day we’d leave at exactly10:00am for a Starbucks break. I have to admit, Starbucks isa bit overpriced for my tastes, but it was a great excuse to get out of the office. I always ordered a plain jane coffee. A decaf coffee at that… What can I say? I was strong and went off caffeine for about 5years before I binged back into my caffeine addicted ways last year…

Anyway, every autumnI’d order at least one pumpkin spice latte with my free rewards (because goodness knows I’m way too cheap to pay full price for that… haha), and yes, it had great flavours, but it was never really my favourite. I found it way too sweet.

But oh my goodness, I can’t imagine ever buying a pumpkin spice latte again, because this homemade slow cooker pumpkin spice latte recipe is soooooooo good.

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You know when you make something, and you’re kind of nervous because you’re dropping pumpkin puree into what’s supposed to be your coffee, which feels just plain weird. But you’re brave and you run with it, and when it’s finally ready, you ladle it into your favourite coffee mug, top it with whip cream (then add more whipped cream…), and sprinkle it with some pumpkin pie spice.

And then the moment of truth. You hold the mug with two hands because it’s cold outside and you take your first sip. And then you smile. And then you smile even more because you realize you’re smiling at your coffee and how delicious it is. Andyou wonder to yourself, “how on earth have Inever made this heavenly drink at home before!?” I’ll admit, I sometimes get a little more excited about my coffee than normal people, but that’s pretty much how it all went down for me.Mmmm…

So let’s just ignore thatapparently I tell stories about myself and my coffee obsession in the third person. Because this recipe is AMAZING. Seriously. If you’re a coffee fan, you need to try it. And even if you’re not a coffee fan, and you’re more ofthe person who pours half a container of sugar in their coffee, that’s okay too. Because you can add as much sugar (or as little sugar) as you like. The flavour is AMAZING.

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Latte

The full printable recipe is at the end of this post but here’s what you’ll need:

  • Freshly Brewed Coffee
  • Milk
  • Sugar
  • Canned Pumpkin Puree
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Cinnamon Stick

The recipe doesn’t need a ton of coffee, so you’re going to want to make the coffee fairly strong so the flavour comes through the spices.

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Add all of the ingredients to a 2 quart crock pot (this is the one I use) and whisk it well.

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The spices don’t dissolve, so you’ll see them sitting on the surface like in the photo below.

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Cover it up and let it cook for 4 to 6 hours and oh. my. word. It tastes soooooo good!

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Ladle it into your favourite coffee mug and enjoy!I couldn’t resist, so I added loads of whipped cream and sprinkled some extra pumpkin pie spice on top. Itwas delicious!

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If you have a larger crock pot, or a larger crowd you want to serve, feel free to double the recipe. Or if you aren’t making a lot, you can also cut the recipe in half.

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And heck, if you want it right away, throw all the ingredients in a pot, and simmer it on the stove for 20 minutes. I just like thatit makes the house smell heavenly when it simmers in the crock pot for a few hours. Plus it makes it so easy to serve at a little get together!

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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Latte

This slow cooker pumpkin spice latte recipe is AMAZING.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time4 hours hrs

Total Time4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Servings: 4 -5 drinks

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add the milk, coffee, pumpkin, sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice to a 2 quart crock pot. Whisk well to combine.

  • Add a cinnamon stick, cover, and cook on high for 4 to 6 hours.

  • Top with whipped cream and extra pumpkin pie spice.

Notes

Adjust the sugar amount for your tastes. This recipe is less sweet than Starbucks (so if you like Starbucks, add 1 to 2 Tablespoons more sugar), but it's quite sweet if you don't usually put sugar in your coffee (only put in 1 to 2 Tablespoons of sugar if you don't usually take sugar in your coffee).

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This slow cooker pumpkin spice latte recipe is AMAZING. I’m smiling just thinking about how good it tastes and I’m already craving it again. Such a delicious autumndrink!

To see even more amazing coffee recipes you can make at home, check out our list of 50+ Copycat Starbucks Recipes. Mmmm… Coffee… So good!

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FAQs

How many pumps of pumpkin syrup are in a pumpkin spice latte? ›

At Starbucks, the pumpkin spice latte is usually served with 3 pumps of the brand's signature Pumpkin Spice Syrup, which gives the drink roughly 40 grams of sugar. Ask your barista to opt for 2, or even 1 pump instead to keep up healthy eating habits while maintaining delicious flavor.

What are the ingredients in Starbucks pumpkin spice latte? ›

We Got the Nutrition Facts for the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte. Still Want One?
  • Ingredient #1: Milk.
  • Ingredient #2: Pumpkin Spice Sauce.
  • Ingredient #3: Brewed Espresso.
  • Ingredient #4: Whipped Cream.
  • Ingredient #5: Vanilla Syrup.
  • Ingredient #6: Pumpkin Spice Topping.
Sep 27, 2019

Does Starbucks use real pumpkin in their pumpkin spice latte? ›

In 2014, Pumpkin Spice Latte joined Twitter (now called X) with a dedicated account called @TheRealPSL. During peak pumpkin season, more than 3,000 tweets a day would include the #PSL hashtag. Since 2015, PSL's pumpkin sauce includes real puree made from sweet little pumpkins.

Why are pumpkin spice lattes so expensive? ›

A flavor phenomenon

Pandemic-related supply chain snarls as well as the war in Ukraine have driven up food production costs across the board. Inflation has also contributed to rising food prices. While pumpkin spice is not in short supply, other staples like vegetable oil are costing retailers more.

What kind of pumpkin syrup does Starbucks use? ›

Starbucks' pumpkin spice sauce is made with a base of sugar, condensed skim milk, and pumpkin puree — this gives the sauce its sweet flavor and thick consistency.

What makes Pumpkin Spice Latte so good? ›

Starbucks' PSL is made with pumpkin spice syrup — which is essentially just pumpkin puree, sugar, and milk (there isn't any pumpkin spice in it) — espresso, whipped cream, and pumpkin spice topping — which is cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and clove.

What is Starbucks pumpkin spice sauce made of? ›

Starbucks pumpkin sauce (or what you might know as Starbucks pumpkin spice syrup) is made of pumpkin puree, condensed milk, sugar, and a blend of spices including cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves... just like this one!

What is the most sold drink at Starbucks? ›

Latte is the most popular Starbucks drink, as approximated by 22.4% of customers. Approximately 14% of Starbucks customers prefer to purchase the Caramel Macchiato. The Mocha coffee drink is chosen by around 12.3% of Starbucks consumers. Hot Chocolate accounts for 11% of the drinks sold by Starbucks.

What is a fun fact about pumpkin spice lattes? ›

Quick facts
  • Pumpkin Spice Latte was first introduced as a test in just 100 stores in Washington, D.C. and Vancouver, Canada.
  • PSL gets its nickname from the three-letter beverage code originally written on cups by baristas.
Aug 23, 2023

Why does the Pumpkin Spice Latte taste different? ›

According to her, the company's pumpkin spice drinks taste different for two reasons—the syrup now contains "real pumpkin ingredient" and the syrup bottles' pumps have changed. "Apparently it's not the same, like, full pumps, so you're getting technically less [syrup]," Maria said.

How to make a good latte at home without a machine? ›

Pour milk into a jar, fill about halfway with milk and close with lid. Shake for 30-60 seconds until it doubles in volume. Microwave for about 30 seconds, foam will rise to the top. Brew 2 tablespoons of dark roast coffee for each 5 or 6 ounces of water.

How much milk do you put in a latte? ›

Lattes usually contain 1-2 ounces of espresso and 8-15 ounces of steamed milk. In the specialty coffee world, anything larger than 8 ounces is considered a latte. It's not uncommon to find two or three latte sizes.

How many pumps of syrup go in a latte? ›

Starbucks typically puts three pumps of syrup in a tall latte, four in a grande, and five in a venti (six if it's an iced venti, because the drink is four ounces larger). It's a good rule of thumb to use if you're going rogue and making your own order so you don't overdo it.

How many pumps of syrup are in Grande pumpkin spice? ›

How many pumps of pumpkin spice syrup does Starbucks use? A grande-sized drink gets three pumps of pumpkin spice syrup, and each pump is about a ½-tablespoon. Since this recipe makes 1-¼ cups, it gives you around 40 pumps!

How much pumpkin spice syrup? ›

Use 15-30ml per serve for cocktails, 30ml for frappes and milkshakes, or 15ml for iced teas and lemonades, depending on recipe. Suitable for vegan, vegetarian diets. Alcohol-free, Halal, Kosher. Pure sugar syrup.

How many calories are in 2 pumps of pumpkin spice syrup? ›

One pump of pumpkin spice syrup adds around 30 calories and 7.5 grams of sugar; a Grande drink has four pumps of pumpkin spice syrup, so the standard order has 120 calories and 30 grams of sugar in syrup alone. If you order half the number of pumps, you'll save 60 calories and 15 grams of sugar.

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