We go crazy for anything homemade, and this pumpkin spice latte is no exception. The taste is phenomenal, and dare we say, better than the real thing! This recipe uses canned pumpkin, black pepper, whipped cream, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice.

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

Super easy homemade pumpkin spice latte that tastes way better than the real thing!

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp canned pumpkin
• 1/2 tbsp pumpkin pie spice, plus more for garnish
• ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 to 2 shots espresso, about 1/4 cup
• 1/4 cup heavy cream, whipped until firm peaks form

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook the pumpkin with the pumpkin pie spice and black pepper for 2 minutes. Stir constantly.
2. Add the sugar and stir until the mixture looks like a bubbly thick syrup.
3. Whisk in the milk and vanilla extract. Warm over medium heat and make sure it doesn’t boil over.
4. Process the milk mixture in a blender until frothy.
5. Make the espresso/coffee and divide between two mugs. Add the frothed milk. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, or nutmeg.

Photos and recipe: The Kitchn.

We guarantee that this will be the tastiest pumpkin pie you’ve ever had! Impress your guests this Thanksgiving with this traditional pie, and finish off your feast with a bang! This pumpkin pie uses canned pumpkin and ready made pie crust, making it a snap to put together!

The Perfect Pumpkin Pie

Easy pumpkin pie made with canned pumpkin and ready-made pie crust.

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
• 2 large eggs
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425 F.
2. Whisk pumpkin, condensed milk, eggs, spices and salt in a bowl until smooth. Pour into crust.
3. Bake for 15 minutes.
4. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 F and continue baking 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
5. Allow the pie to cool and garnish as desired.

Photos: Picture Perfect Meals, Buzzfeed.

Pumpkin season is here, and it’s a perfect time to make these scrumptious cookies! Make a bunch of them to share with friends and family – we guarantee they’ll be grabbing seconds!

Delicious Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 1½ cups butter, softened
• 2 cups brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin puree
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 cups flour
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 bag (12 oz.) chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar and white sugar until creamy. Add in the pumpkin, egg and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix into the pumpkin mixture until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop the dough onto the baking sheets. Space the dough about 2 inches apart.

Photos: The Wannabe Chef, Kirbie Cravings. Recipe: Love Bakes Good Cakes.