Pumpkin Spice Latte Smoothie Recipe for Fall Morning Energy

This Pumpkin Spice Latte Smoothie delivers cozy fall flavors in a quick, creamy drink—perfect for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.

Pumpkin season can be polarizing: you either welcome every pumpkin-spiced treat or you roll your eyes. I’m usually skeptical of new pumpkin products, but this smoothie reliably wins me over.

This smoothie is my go-to when I’ve accepted that summer is ending but the weather still feels warm. Instead of bundling up with a hot latte and sweating through a scarf, I make this pumpkin spice latte smoothie and curl up with a blanket while the air conditioning hums. If you’d like a different breakfast option, pumpkin overnight oats are also a great match for this season.

Ingredients you’ll need to make this

• Strong coffee or espresso, frozen into ice cubes
• Frozen banana
• Milk (dairy or plant-based)
• Pumpkin puree
• Vanilla extract
• Maple syrup
• Cinnamon
• Pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

Start with a bit of prep: pour ½ cup of strong coffee or espresso into an ice cube tray and freeze. Doing this the night before or whenever you have leftover coffee is ideal so the cubes are ready. Freezing the coffee helps keep the smoothie cold and creamy, but you can use chilled coffee if needed.

Combine the coffee ice cubes, 1 frozen banana, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon vanilla, ½–1 tablespoon maple syrup (to taste), ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice in a blender.

Tip: Keep a stash of coffee ice cubes in the freezer whenever you have leftover coffee so you can make this smoothie on a moment’s notice. ½ cup of coffee is about four ice cubes.

Pro Tips

• Choose any milk you prefer—dairy or plant-based—to suit your diet.
• If you don’t have frozen coffee cubes, use ½ cup chilled strong coffee or espresso. The texture will be less thick and creamy; reduce the milk slightly for a denser smoothie.
• For a bit of texture, top the smoothie with hemp seeds or roasted pumpkin seeds.
• If the smoothie is too thick, add milk a couple of tablespoons at a time until you reach the desired consistency.

FAQ

I don’t have time to freeze my coffee. Can I make this with regular coffee instead?

Yes. Use ½ cup strong, chilled coffee or espresso. If you prefer a thicker smoothie, reduce the milk slightly.

Is this vegan?

It can be vegan if you use a plant-based milk alternative and a vegan sweetener.

How long does this keep?

This smoothie is best enjoyed immediately but can be refrigerated for a few hours. Stir well before drinking if it has separated.

More pumpkin recipes

Try other seasonal recipes such as Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats, or a Pumpkin Pie Greek Yogurt Bowl.

Did you make this recipe? Leave a comment and rating to let me know how it turned out!

Pumpkin Spice Latte Smoothie

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• Author: Emily Cooper, RDN
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: 1 serving
• Diet: Vegetarian