A pumpkin spice latte combines strong coffee with warm milk, pumpkin and aromatic spices. It is a creamy, spicy autumn drink that you can make yourself in about ten minutes.

The characteristic flavor comes from pumpkin spice: a mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, clove and allspice. With this simple recipe you decide how sweet and spicy to make the latte. You can also use regular milk or a plant-based alternative.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2 glasses or mugs

What is a pumpkin spice latte?

A pumpkin spice latte is a warm coffee drink with milk, pumpkin spice and usually a small amount of pumpkin puree. The spices give the latte its recognizable warm and slightly sweet taste.

Although the name mainly refers to the spice mix, this recipe also contains real pumpkin. That gives the drink more body and a smooth, full flavor. Want a quicker version? You can omit the pumpkin puree if you prefer.

Want to learn more first about the spice mix? Read our blog What is pumpkin spice? How to make

These pumpkin spice pancakes with cottage cheese are soft, spiced and easy to make. The combination of banana, oats and cottage cheese gives the pancakes a full texture and makes them suitable as a nutritious breakfast or snack.

Pumpkin spice consists of spices such as cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, clove and allspice. The mix usually contains no pumpkin, but takes its name from the American dishes in which it is traditionally used. With its warm and slightly sweet flavor, pumpkin spice pairs not only with pumpkin pie and pumpkin spice latte, but also surprisingly well with pancakes.

Preparation time: 25 minutes
Quantity: about 8 small pancakes
Serves: 2 people

Why cottage cheese in pancakes?

Cottage cheese – also called hüttenkäse – makes the batter soft and provides extra protein. By pureeing the cottage cheese together with the other ingredients, most of the curds disappear and a smooth batter is formed.

The pancakes remain slightly softer than traditional pancakes. Therefore, it’s best