There are a few things that scream autumn to me – slow cookers, maple syrup, and pumpkin spice everything. I took those and brewed them up together for this Slow Cooker Maple Pumpkin Spice Latte.
I Can Make Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Home?!
Just so you know, the pumpkin spice syrup at Starbucks contains dairy, so if you want a pumpkin-spiced anything, it’s better to make it at home. You can get the cold brewed coffee recipe here and the recipe to make your own pumpkin puree here.
How Do I Make Slow Cooker Maple Pumpkin Spice Latte?
There are a few ways to make a Maple Pumpkin Spice Latte and one is to add the pumpkin spices, coffee, and nondairy milk to your slow cooker.
Be warned that it gets a little chunky in the slow cooker so you can either strain it before serving or give it a careful whirl in your blender. Either way will elevate your pumpkin spice latte to coffeehouse level.
Is Starbuck’s Pumpkin Spice Syrup Vegan?
Last year they came out with a vegan version in Europe, but we were stuck with the dairy syrup here in the US.
But I Wanted Vegan Pumpkin Spice Syrup…
If you’re looking for a recipe for Pumpkin Spice Syrup, you have to try my Instant Pot Vegan Pumpkin Spice Syrup Recipe on my other blog, Plant Based Instant Pot.
But don’t fret, I have a slow cooker recipe too: Slow Cooker Pumpkin Coconut Caramel Sauce.
I also have a Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Cashew Creamer, if that’s more your style.
Yuck! I Hate Pumpkin Spice Lattes
I know that everyone isn’t on the pumpkin spice latte train. But you can use the same method to make a maple latte instead.
Just use the same slow cooker instructions, but just add the coffee, nondairy milk, and maple syrup. There’s your maple latte recipe, easy peasy.
Can I Make This in a High Speed Blender Instead?
What I did this morning was to blend it all together before I added it to my 2- quart slow cooker. Then I got to thinking, if you have a high speed blender you could just keep blending until it gets hot. Just some pumpkin-spice for thought!
If you decide to use a high speed blender you could just add 1/4 cup pecans or cashews plus 2 cups water. Blend and you’ve made homemade nut milk for your Not Slow Cooker Maple Pumpkin Spice Latte.
What Slow Cooker Do You Recommend?
If you are shopping for a slow cooker be sure to read my slow cooker faq page, and take a close look at the Hamilton Beach Right Size Model, it has 1 crock but settings to use it as a 2, 4, and 6 quart slow cooker!
Where Can I Get That Owl Slow Cooker?
Also the owl slow cooker above is no longer made, but if you have to have an owl crockpot now, there are usually a few owl slow cookers on Ebay. Warning: It’s overpriced, but sometimes the kitchen wants what the kitchen wants.
Can I Sweeten Slow Cooker Maple Pumpkin Spice Latte with Dates Instead of Maple Syrup?
You sure can, just add about 4 dates to the slow cooker and make sure to puree in a blender before serving. You may also want to strain after you blend it too.
More pumpkin recipes for you to try:
- Vegan Whole Wheat Pumpkin Bread Minis
- Vegan Pumpkin Pie with a Teff Flour Pecan Crust
- Pumpkin Cranberry Dog Cookies
- Vegan Pumpkin Spice Frozen Coffee
- Instant Pot Pumpkin Coffeecake Steel-cut Oatmeal
- Harry Potter’s Pumpkin Juice
- Vegan Pecan Pumpkin Shake – No Ice Cream Needed!
Slow Cooker Maple Pumpkin Spice Latte
Fall comes around and hot drinks start seeming better, or at least as good as, the iced ones. Wake up, throw all the ingredients into the slow cooker, and in 1 1⁄2 to 2 hours you have piping hot lattes made with the nondairy milk of your choice. Soy-free gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 cups brewed coffee or espresso (or use tea)
- 2 cups vanilla unsweetened nondairy milk (or plain mixed with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
- 2 to 4 tablespoons maple syrup (to taste), , or sweetener of choice plus 1/2 teaspoon maple extract if you want the maple flavor
- 3 tablespoons pumpkin purée, store-bought or homemade
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1⁄4 teaspoon allspice
- 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in your 1½ to 2 -quart slow cooker. Whisk to combine. Cook on high for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or on low for 3 hours.
- (Many small slow cookers have no temperature control, so they cook everything on low.) Stir well before serving because the pumpkin tends to settle at the bottom.
- If the texture of the pumpkin puree bothers you, put the mixture in a blender before putting in the slow cooker to create a smoother, silkier drink.
Notes
This recipe uses 1 1/2 to 2-quart (1.4 to 1.9 L) slow cooker. You can double or triple the recipe and use a larger slow cooker if you like.
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1 gramsAmount Per Serving Calories 50Total Fat 2gSaturated Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 0gSodium 164mgCarbohydrates 9gFiber 1gSugar 6gProtein 1g
Tiffany Fox says
What size slow cooker would this use? Your notes are a bit confusing. Thanks for your time and all the amazing recipes!!!!!
Kathy Hester says
This recipe uses a 1 1/2 to 2 quart slow cooker. I listed it in the directions, but I’ll add it to the headnote too.
Karly says
Yumo! This looks amazing- the perfect drink to start the day or end the night. Definitely need to try!
Nancy A. says
I love your speckled mug!! I collect mugs and can’t get enough of them!
Janet says
I got rid of my slow cooker when I got my Instant Pit. Can I cook this on the stovetop or in my Instsnt pot? Thanks!! This looks delicious, can’t wait to try it.
Kathy Hester says
You can use the slow cooker setting on your IP or cook it on the stove.
Debbie Blicher says
Just made this for my family. It’s a winner!
Kathy Hester says
You made my Halloween! Thank you <3