If you’re torn between your pumpkin spice latte craving and your good intentions for fueling your body this season, this recipe is for you!
In this article, I’m sharing my go-to recipe for homemade pumpkin spice creamer, made in just minutes with simple, nourishing ingredients. Whether you’re trying to cut back on ultra-processed coffeehouse drinks or just want a cozier, healthier option for fall mornings, this recipe brings all the flavor without the sugar crash or mystery ingredients.
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Creamer
I love waking up in the morning and knowing I have a special coffee treat ready to go. It feels even better when I know my treat is supportive of my health goals and won’t put me on a blood sugar roller coaster.
This recipe is a favorite because it’s:
- Nutrient rich: This recipe adds a touch of fiber and potassium to your daily morning brew!
- Simple and repeatable: Ten minutes in the blender yields several days of delicious lattes!
Ingredient Highlights
This pumpkin spice creamer isn’t just cozy and delicious, it’s full of nutritious ingredients your body will thank you for:
- Cashews: Cashews create a naturally creamy base; plus, they bring a boost of healthy fats and minerals.
- Dates: A whole-food sweetener with a rich caramel-like flavor that lets you use less sugar overall. Bonus: they add a little fiber and potassium, too.
- Pumpkin Purée: Pumpkin adds body, color, and flavor while supplying beta-carotene (a precursor to vitamin A).
- Cinnamon + Pumpkin Pie Spice: Bring the warm familiar aroma of fall.
Looking for more fall flavor? Try these recipes, too:
Supplement Spotlight: Ginger-Ease™
Ginger-Ease™ is a dietary supplement first, and a fantastic culinary add-in for this creamer. Ginger has a long history of use and is well-studied for everyday comfort.
What ginger supports:
- Digestive comfort: Many people use ginger to ease occasional nausea, motion discomfort, and post-meal unsettled stomach.
- Healthy inflammatory response: Ginger’s compounds (like gingerols) help support normal inflammatory balance after everyday activity.
- Circulatory/warming support: A gentle, warming feel that pairs especially well with coffee or tea on cooler mornings.
How to use it:
- In the recipe: Start with 10 drops per 2-cup batch, then adjust up to 20 drops for more warmth.
- As a supplement: Follow the product label for serving size and frequency.
To learn more about the benefits of ginger, read these articles:
Dr. Green Mom’s Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Creamer
Yields ~ 2 cups concentrate (about 6-10 drinks)
Prep. Time ~ 10 minutes
Ingredients
- Raw cashews, drained: ¾ cup (100 g), quick-soaked 10 minutes in hot water
- Filtered Water: 1¾ cups (415 ml)
- Medjool dates, pitted: 4-6 (start with 4; adjust to taste)
- Pumpkin purée: ¼ cup (60 g)
- Pumpkin pie spice: 1½ tsp
(or 1 tsp cinnamon + ¼ tsp ground ginger + ⅛ tsp nutmeg + pinch clove/allspice) - Pure vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Fine sea salt: pinch
- Ginger-Ease™: 10–20 drops, to taste (start low; you can always add more if you like more ginger flavor)
Directions
- Soak: Cover cashews with hot water for at least 10 minutes. Drain well.
- Blend: Add cashews + filtered water to a high-speed blender. Blend 45–60 seconds until very smooth and milky.
- Build the creamer: Add dates, pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and sea salt. Blend another 60 seconds until glossy-smooth.
- Finish with ginger: Add 10 drops Ginger-Ease™, pulse 2–3 seconds, taste, and increase toward 20 drops if you like a warmer finish.
- Bottle & chill: Pour into a clean jar. Refrigerate for 4–5 days. Separation is natural—shake well before use.
Serving suggestion: Use 2–4 tbsp per cup of coffee.
Summary
If you look forward to all things pumpkin spice each fall, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. A creamy cashew base, dates for gentle sweetness, real pumpkin, and a good dash of Ginger-Ease™ deliver cozy spice with cleaner ingredients! It’s the perfect way to enjoy your seasonal favorite while still supporting your wellness goals… One delicious cup at a time!
