Easy 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Chai Latte – Best Homemade Fall Drink
This Easy 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Chai Latte is a quick, cozy fall drink made with real pumpkin, chai concentrate, and milk. Ready in under 5 minutes, it’s the perfect warm hug in a mug for busy mornings or crisp afternoons.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup chai tea concentrate (such as Tazo or Oregon Chai)
- ½ cup milk of your choice (whole milk, oat milk, almond milk, or coconut milk)
- Optional: whipped cream, pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon, caramel or maple syrup drizzle
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée and ½ cup milk until mostly incorporated.
- Heat the mixture over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tiny bubbles form around the edges. Do not let it boil.
- Pour in 1 cup chai tea concentrate and stir to combine. Increase heat to medium and warm for another 1-2 minutes until hot but not bubbling.
- Remove from heat and taste. Adjust sweetness with maple syrup or honey, or add extra spices like cinnamon or ginger if desired.
- Optional: Froth the mixture with a milk frother for 10-15 seconds, or pour into a mug and stir vigorously with a fork.
- Pour into a warmed mug. Top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon, and a drizzle of caramel or maple syrup if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Always whisk pumpkin with cold milk first to prevent clumping. Use medium-low heat to avoid scorching the milk. For a dairy-free version, use oat milk or full-fat coconut milk. For a lower sugar option, use unsweetened milk and a ‘less sweet’ chai concentrate. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 latte (about 1.5 c
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 28
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
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