Coconut Milk Pumpkin Spice Latte [In A Crockpot]

Made with only a handful of ingredients and with a high-protein twist, this pumpkin spice latte is made with coconut milk for pure creamy, dairy-free indulgence.

Not only is it made with actual pumpkin but making it in the slow cooker means that you can have a big batch on hand for cozy gatherings (paired with pumpkin protein muffins or pumpkin protein bread of course). Or, use it as a drink to stay warm while you take the kids out trick or treating.

Make sure to learn more about slow cookers and how to choose the best one for your family (and how to use it!) before you whip it up.

Also know that you can dress this slow cooker pumpkin spice latte up as indulgent as you like or just enjoy the basic version for a comforting caffeine hit.

As a Certified Nutrition Coach, I love that this gluten-free pumpkin spice latte comes with a bit of fuel and nutrients in addition to a classic flavor.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Brewed coffee: use your preferred coffee and make it as strong as you normally would. I prefer a caffeine kick to my lattes so I make mine pretty strong.

Canned pumpkin puree: make sure to use real canned pumpkin puree and not the pumpkin pie version (skip the sugar). This is the base for pumpkin protein overnight oats too!

Cinnamon & pumpkin pie spice: crucial to the recipe the fresher your spices are the more potent the latte will be.

Coconut milk: this replaces the heavy cream normally added to a latte and helps keep it dairy-free (learn more about dairy-free for beginners). Plus, coconut milk makes the homemade pumpkin spice latte creamy and rich tasting. You may want more on hand as well to make coconut whipped cream for the topping.

Maple syrup: how much you add is up to you and your sweet preference. Regardless, opt for real maple syrup for the best flavor.

Collagen powder: give your pumpkin spice latte a step up on nutrition! Collagen powder is one of the cleanest sources of protein and makes this slow cooker latte recipe double potent.

Know that you can easily add in a dash of vanilla extract and cloves for extra flavor.

How To Make It

1. In a crockpot, combine the brewed coffee, canned pumpkin, spices, coconut milk, and maple syrup.
2. Use a whisk to whisk until smooth.
3. Cook on low for 2 hours.
4. Whisk in the collagen powder and turn the slow cooker to low.

Important Teaching Tips

Though the collagen powder isn’t necessary, it not only gives the homemade pumpkin spice latte a bit of extra fuel but thickens it up a bit as well.

You’ll want to use pure maple syrup in the recipe. This scales back on processed sugars and gives it a much better flavor.

You can add chilled coffee to the slow cooker instead of freshly brewed, you may just need to whisk it a few more times as it heats so that the pumpkin combines.

If using this slow cooker pumpkin spice latte at a gathering, just leave it on warm once you’ve whisked in the collagen. Know that it does thicken slightly.

Make sure to brew your coffee strong as most lattes use espresso as the base.

The coconut milk pumpkin spice latte recipe as-is, isn’t overly sweet. It is much more coffee based. If you prefer a sweeter latte, add another ⅛ cup of maple syrup. Or, make it as is and alter it cup by cup.

Know that because this pumpkin latte recipe uses coconut milk, it is rich. If you want to thin it out you can easily add almond milk to the brew (or opt to split the coconut milk with almond milk).

How To Serve It

The best part about a homemade pumpkin latte is that it can be dressed up or enjoyed as is!

If you’re going for a full Starbucks copycat or ultimate indulgence, serve the pumpkin spiced latte topped with any or all of the following:

• Dairy-free whipped cream
• Sprinkled cinnamon
• Dairy-free caramel sauce

How To It An Iced Pumpkin Spiced Latte

If you have some crockpot pumpkin spice latte left over, don’t just throw it out! Instead, chill the mixture and then you have two options:

1. Simply pour it over a glass of ice with some extra almond milk to thin it out.
2. Add the latte mixture, 2 ice cubes, more milk, and a dash of syrup to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.

Top either option with any of the latte toppings above or something like cinnamon syrup for a blissful flavor.

Fun fact, you can also use this gluten-free pumpkin spice latter as the base for something like espresso overnight oats to switch up the flavor!

Choosing Collagen Powder

It’s no surprise that this pumpkin latte is made with collagen powder!

All the protein without the bloat.

I use collagen powder for amping up protein and boosting gut health.

Learn about the difference between collagen and bone broth as how to increase protein intake.

Honestly, as a busy mom collagen powder just makes it easy to eat more protein and not feel like I’m living off chicken and eggs.

And more protein means more energy, more natural beauty, and feeling your BEST. Learn more about natural foods high in collagen to help keep you young and the benefits of a high protein diet.

I grab my collagen from Perfect Supplements because they source their collagen from pasture-raised (grass-fed) cows. So, I trust it. Use code mamabear10 to save some money.