How to Make a Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte in Less Than Five Minutes

Is it too early for a pumpkin spice latte? Of course not. Between

Starbucks announcing the

return of its famous PSL and stores rolling out

Halloween decorations, it's safe to say it's officially that time of year again. What better way to celebrate the dawning of the season than with a vegan pumpkin spice latte you can make right at home?

Starbuck's pumpkin spice syrup contains milk, making it a no-go for those who

avoid dairy. Making a more planet-friendly version that uses plant-based ingredients is easy. Just ask

Carleigh Bodrug, the recipe developer behind 

@plantyou, who shared a dairy-free copycat of Starbucks' PSL

on TikTok.

Bodrug's surprisingly simple process of making a completely vegan pumpkin spice latte doesn't require any fancy appliances or ingredients. Just a whisk and a few fall-flavored items.

Below, you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to whip up your own PSL in less than five minutes. Happy sipping!

Ingredients:

1 cup cashew milk
2/3 cup coffee
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 Tbsp pumpkin puree

Instructions:

1. First thing's first: Brew your favorite hot coffee. Reserve 2/3 cup of coffee for your PSL and enjoy the rest!
2. Whisk all of the ingredients together until everything is well blended.
3. Pour your latte into your favorite mug.
4. To make your PSL extra delicious, top with dairy-free whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Craving more sustainable meals? You can find more of Carleigh's simple plant-based recipes like this at

plantyou.com or purchase her cookbook at

plantyoucookbook.com.