This surprisingly easy and comforting pumpkin spice latte (PSL) is a Starbucks’ copycat recipe made using a slow cooker or Crock-Pot, creating the ultimate mixture of creamy pumpkin spice deliciousness! My husband and I cannot say enough good things about this fall PSL recipe! We started making this in 2021 and make it during the fall, every year! My recipe calls for the perfect amounts of each ingredient to attain the creamiest, thickest texture possible! Nothing says fall quite like a holding a comforting warm pumpkin spice latte while wrapped under a blanket, reading a book.
My mouthwatering pumpkin spice latte recipe contains coffee, milk, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and cinnamon sticks and cooks itself – you don’t have to lift a finger! I’ve been making this for four years now and we still enjoy it every fall. If you like coffee recipes, then you’ll swoon over my Iced Caramel Mocha Latte!
This Crock-Pot slow cooker Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe is super easy and is perfect for serving at your fall party (or Halloween party!). It takes less than 5 minutes of your time to make – let the slow cooker do the cooking for you! It’s so comforting to serve at Thanksgiving as well – there’s never a bad time for a PSL! If you like fall or pumpkin recipes, then you’ll love my Healthy Pumpkin Bread and Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins recipes!
Slow cooker recipes
Slow cookers are amazing! If you don’t have one, you really need to look into buying one because the amount of recipes you’ll get out of it are entirely worth it! I love how I can add all the ingredients into my slow cooker or Crock-Pot and take off of 2 or more hours, depending on what I’m doing. This one takes just 2 hours to make and cooks slowly to produce the creamiest, most pumpkin-tasting latte! To me, this latte recipe is so much better than its copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte because the slow cooking creates the most insanely addicting and hot and creamy latte drink you won’t be able to stop drinking – particularly on a cozy fall day!
Special diets
This pumpkin spice latte recipe is a naturally gluten free drink. For a dairy free vegan recipe, use almond milk or another plant-based milk such as cashew milk, oat milk, and so forth.
Benefits of cinnamon
Cinnamon provides numerous health benefits as they contain antioxidants, antibiotic, and anti-inflammatory properties, including cinnamaldehyde. According to Web MD’s post, cinnamon comes from the bark of cinnamon trees and is used as a spice and as traditional medicine. The article points out that cinnamon could benefit diabetics and a review of 18 studies showed that cinnamon could lower blood sugar levels.
Cinnamon contains potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Potassium aids to counteract the effect of sodium on blood pressure, therefore reducing high blood pressure. Also, the calcium and magnesium help maintain a healthy cardiovascular system.
A study showed that cinnamon is able to slow down the progression of angiogenesis, which is the formation of new blood vessels that feed tumors. One way to treat cancer is to prevent angiogenesis, suggesting cinnamon could prevent and or treat cancer.
Benefits of pumpkin
Pumpkin contains antioxidants such as alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, and beta-crptoxanthin, which can neutralize free radicals, preventing them from damaging your cells. According to Healthline’s post, pumpkin is packed with nutrients that benefit your immune system. Pumpkin is loaded with beta-carotene which your body converts into vitamin A. It’s also rich in vitamin C which has been linked with increased white blood cell production, helping cells to work more effectively.
People who consume a lot of vitamin A are less likely to become blind as a vitamin A deficiency is a very common cause of blindness. Pumpkin is one of the best sources of lutein and zeaxanthin, two compounds linked to reduced risks of age-related macular degeneration as well as cataracts. Lastly, pumpkin contains vitamins C and E which act as antioxidants and can prevent free radicals from damaging eye cells, thereby improving eye health.
Recipes that pair best with Pumpkin Spice Latte
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
Easy 5-Minute Chocolate Pudding Pie
Healthy Blueberry Zucchini Bread
Chocolate Peanut Butter Layered Dessert
Lite Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
Egg and Veggie Breakfast Muffins
The Real Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffin Recipe
Ingredients in Pumpkin Spice Latte
Coffee. Use strong brewed coffee for the best flavor.
Whole milk. Although any kind of milk can be used, whole milk provides the creamiest, thickest texture.
Pumpkin puree. Make sure to use canned pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling.
Cinnamon. Cinnamon is packed with flavor and nutrients and adds a delicious spice to this recipe.
Cinnamon sticks. Cinnamon sticks are packed with cinnamon and provide a strong spicy flavor.
How to make the best Pumpkin Spice Latte
STEP 1: Add the coffee, milk, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and cinnamon sticks to a slow cooker or Crock-Pot and cook on highest setting for 2 hours.
STEP 2: Use a wooden spoon to stir the mixture. Pour into a coffee mug. Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and as an option, garnish with cinnamon and cinnamon sticks.
STEP 3: If you make this recipe, don’t forget to leave a rating and comment!
Recommended items to make this recipe
- Slow cooker. This is the slow cooker we use and love!
- Pumpkin puree. Libby’s is our go-to pumpkin brand and from what I’ve experienced baking, this is the only brand I will use.
- Coffee. We love this coffee!
- Cinnamon sticks. These are delicious!
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Final Thoughts
Finally, if you make this Starbucks copycat Crock-Pot slow cooker pumpkin spice latte recipe, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love to hear from everyone who makes this recipe and always do my best to respond to all comments.
If you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag #elisemccollister on Instagram! It makes me so happy to see your recipe photos!
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Latte (Starbucks Copycat Recipe)
Equipment
- slow cooker or Crock-pot
Ingredients
- 6 c coffee strong brewed
- 6 c whole milk sub plant based milk for vegan
- ½ c pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie puree
- 3 tbsp cinnamon
- 3 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Add the coffee, milk, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and cinnamon sticks to a slow cooker and cook on highest setting for 2 hours.
- Use a wooden spoon to stir the mixture. Pour into a coffee mug. Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and as an option, garnish with cinnamon and cinnamon sticks.
- If you make this recipe, don’t forget to leave a rating and comment!
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