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Warm Pumpkin Spice Milk

Plain pumpkin puree gives this warm milk drink a muted orange color and real vegetable body. Maple and measured ground spices round the flavor; there is no coffee, foam cap or whipped topping in the reference serving.

By Mixpert KitchenReviewed for clear measures, practical steps, and nutrition consistency.Our recipe standard
Ready in10 minMakes1 servingCalories · estimated per serving174Total sugar · estimated per serving18g
Warm pumpkin spice milk in a clear mug with pumpkin puree, milk, maple syrup and ground spices in the background.Non-alcoholic
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4 minutes mixing and about 6 minutes gentle heating.

  1. 01

    Whisk pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger and cloves with a little of the measured cold milk until smooth.

  2. 02

    Whisk in the remaining measured milk and maple syrup. Warm over medium-low heat for 5–6 minutes, stirring along the bottom until steaming; avoid boiling.

  3. 03

    Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Serve the entire unstrained batch in a large heatproof mug, stirring if pumpkin solids settle.

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Easy swaps

  • Use the same volume of unsweetened soy milk for a dairy-free variation; its nutrient profile changes.
  • Reduce maple syrup to 5 g for a less sweet version; added sugar and calories decrease.

Mixpert tips

  • Use plain pumpkin puree: sweetened pie filling has a different sugar and spice composition.
  • Whisk puree into a small milk portion first to avoid orange lumps in the final drink.
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Good to know

Warm Pumpkin Spice Milk FAQs

Does this contain coffee?

No. The reference is a coffee-free pumpkin milk drink. It uses real pumpkin puree, milk, maple and measured spices, without espresso or a coffee-flavored syrup.

Can I use pumpkin pie filling?

Not as a direct equivalent. Pie filling can contain added sugar and pre-mixed spices; this recipe relies on plain puree and separately measured sweetener and spice quantities.

Why does pumpkin settle at the bottom?

Pureed pumpkin contains fine solids that can settle as the drink stands. Stir before drinking and retain them in the serving; straining would change the whole-puree calculation.

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