Skip the coffee house line! For all those creamy chai and autumn lovers out there, this pumpkin spice chai latte is made with real pumpkin and a homemade chai blend.
It's November!!! WHEN did that happen?? I feel like time simultaneously flies by but also crawls at a snail's pace. Do you know what I mean? Like I bet a bunch of you are thinking "how is it only Wednesday?!" but then you look at the calendar and realize Thanksgiving is in three weeks when you feel like it was just July 4th. Not that I'm complaining! We're smack in the middle of fall now and I've got one my favorite drinks ever to share with you today → the autumn pumpkin spice chai latte!
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How To Make It
First, you start off with a batch of homemade spiced chai tea. Then, instead of scalding a pot of just milk and brown sugar, you're going to add pumpkin puree (yah! REAL pumpkin!) and a little spice. Yes, pumpkin pie spice is involved. You love it don't lie. Finally, blend the two together using an immersion blender or a countertop blender until creamy. If using a standing blender, make sure to let the mixture cool a bit or else when you try and blend it the top will fly off and orange latte will go flying!
Sweet Or Spicy
Speaking of pumpkin spice, I prefer my chai latte to be more on the "spiced" side rather than the "sweet" side, e.g. Starbucks style. Totally doesn't stop me from getting them at Starbucks because omg delicious but in general I like to steer clear of all those sugary syrups. My point being, if you'd prefer a bit more sweet, go ahead and add some honey or agave nectar to your tea, or even another pinch of brown sugar!
FAQs About This Recipe
Yes! Substitute your favorite milk alternative for the same amount as listed in the recipe.
Don't have enough time to make a homemade chai base? You absolutely can by a store bought version. Just be aware it will be much sweeter so you'll want to adjust the sugar and maple syrup in the recipe accordingly. You'll also want to use less and unfortunately I can't tell you the amount. Start with a couple tablespoons and go from there!
It helps to bind the pumpkin puree together with the other ingredients and it gives the chai latte an extra creamy punch!
Have another question? Drop me a line in the comments section 👍🏻.
Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Latte (with real pumpkin!)
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 3 to 4 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Skip the coffee house line! For all those creamy chai and autumn lovers out there, this pumpkin spice chai latte is made with real pumpkin and a homemade chai blend.
Ingredients
- 1 batch homemade chai, strained and warmed
- 2 cups milk (I used nonfat)
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed (use 2 tablespoons if you like a spicer chai, and go up to a ⅓ of a cup if you like a sweeter chai)
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Heat milk, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Whisk in cornstarch until completely combined. Scald mixture but do not boil.
- Stir chai batch into pumpkin and milk mixture. Using an immersion blender, countertop blender*, or a whisk, blend until frothy. Let cool for 1 minute.
- Pour into favorite mug, top with a dollop of whipped cream, a pinch of cinnamon and a little raw cane sugar. Serve immediately.
Notes
*If using a standing blender, be sure to let the latte cool somewhat before blending. If it's still steaming hot, the pressure of the heat will blow the top right off of the blender when you press blend!
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Coffee/Tea
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-American
Carri Keaton says
Hello! I'm loving the "sound" of the chai drink recipes you offer! (Haven't made any yet.) I'm wondering if these can be made in a big batch and refrigerated or frozen for later use? I'm not sure how that would be done as I'm not much of a cook/baker! 😉
Thank you for these great recipes!
Carri