Are you thinking of making a latte at home? If so, give some thought to this pumpkin spice latte recipe for the slow cooker. The great thing about this pumpkin spice coffee recipe is that is great for entertaining and it is versatile in that you can add cacao powder and turn it into a mocha drink.
Also, this pumpkin spice latte recipe has flexibility as far as the coffee. If you can’t have caffeine, you can create a decaf pumpkin spice coffee drink by simply using decaf coffee rather than regular. Or if you don’t like coffee, you can always replace the coffee with milk.
What is the Difference Between Latte and Mocha?
If you wonder what is the difference between latte and mocha, you are not alone! Also, what is the difference between latte and cappuccino? And what about the difference between cappuccino and mocha? Aye ya ya! There are so many different types of coffee drinks out there!
A typical latte drink espresso (or coffee) with steamed milk. Usually, a cappuccino is foamier than a latte and has chocolate (either shaved or drizzled) on the top of the drink. A mocha is kind of like a hybrid of a cappuccino and a hot chocolate, with cocoa powder blended into the coffee.
Luckily, this pumpkin coffee recipe can be modified for any of the three you prefer! Enjoy making a latte at home! Or a mocha or a cappuccino!
Pumpkin Coffee
It’s funny how things trend. When I was younger, I don’t really remember pumpkin being a thing except for the cliche Thanksgiving pumpkin pie. That was the extent of it. Now, September through November would not be recognized if not for this pumpkin-everything mentality. But there are worse mentalities out there, I suppose.
I’ll admit that I’m not as “give me all the pumpkin” zealous as many of you out there. I like pumpkin flavor with certain things but not with all things. Drinks are one thing I can make the pumpkin exception with, and this slow cooker pumpkin spice coffee recipe brings all the warm feels of fall!
Making Crockpot Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home
Seriously, how can I not like a drink made in the slow cooker? Slow cooking is my jam. I mean just check out my slow cooker red beans and rice or my easy chili recipe for the slow cooker for proof. I’m always amazed when I hear people say they have never used a slow cooker. Crazy talk!
Well, this pumpkin spice flavored coffee is the perfect party drink! Making this latte at home is a breeze as you can let it rock while you make your other party preparations. Your guests can serve themselves throughout the night while the tasty pumpkin spice coffee drink stays warm. What’s not to love?
Pumpkin Spice Latte (or Mocha) for the Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 8 tbsp Pumpkin puree
- 4 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tbsp Black pepper freshly ground; to taste
- ⅛ cup Sugar
- 8 cups Whole milk
- 3 tbsp Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Coffee strongly brewed
- 8 tbsp Whipped cream to taste
- 4 tbsp Cacao powder optional, for mocha
- 2 tsp Dark chocolate shaved; optional, for cappuccino
Instructions
- Mix the pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice together. Cook on medium heat then add black pepper to taste.
- Add in the sugar and keep stirring until the mix becomes like a syrup.
- Transfer to a slow cooker, add the milk, vanilla extract, coffee, and cocoa powder (optional - optional if wishing for a mocha version), stir. Cook for 1-2 hours over high.
- Serve in mugs.
- Top with whipped cream.
- Sprinkle extra pumpkin spice or nutmeg for a nice finish.
- Enjoy.
- Tip
- Swap the coffee for more milk to keep it caffeine free.
Notes
Nutrition
Stephanie
This sounds amazing!! I LOVE my crockpot, but I never thought about making drinks in there. I’ll definitely have to try this!
The Gifted Gabber
Stephanie, if you try it out, let me know how it turns out! 🙂