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Skip the drive thru and make my zero point, copycat starbucks pumpkin cream cold brew, with the foam, at home! 

It is pumpkin season! Undeniably my favorite season ever. It starts in August, yes, give this Floridian SOMETHING, and end in... December?? That is when peppermint mocha and gingerbread season starts!

I just love love love the flavor of pumpkin and will enjoy that in the 95 degree Florida weather anytime, anywhere. Starbucks released their pumpkin cream cold brew a couple years ago. But, did you know it is literally 17 points for a venti? HOW WHY UGH! But do not worry, I made you a zero point version that you can make at home! Cheaper, healthier and absolutely delicious.

I make my zero point Starbucks vanilla sweet cream cold foam ALL the time and this is very similar and easy! But, it is fall, we are making pumpkin!!

What You Will Need:

This is mostly the recipe for the actual pumpkin cold foam; however, I can show you how to make the cold brew part too.

I prefer to make the actual coffee part first. Then, the coffee will be ready to pour the super froth-y foam over it! Let's start with that!

You will need two glasses, one to make the coffee and one to make the actual cold foam. I prefer using a glass jar, like a mason jar, to make the foam as it really allows it to expand. However, I do use plastic or just anything I have laying around.

Next, the most important tool is a REALLY GOOD frother. I am telling you, the actual frother is VERY important and you will not get good results without a good frother. This is the frother that I use and I HIGHLY recommend it. However, if you do have your own frother that you like, you can try that.

Now, we can get into the ingredients.

Cold Brew

I go through different ones; however, I usually end up with Stok Unsweetened Cold Brew. You can use any cold brew that you prefer. But, you can also make this with hot coffee and pour the pumpkin cold foam on top. I am not the biggest hot coffee fan; therefore, I have not tried it but I am sure it will taste wonderful.

I know that Starbucks also sells their cold brew in grocery stores, if you want to very authentic. Dunkin has one too and I am sure lots of brands do. You can also make your own cold brew at home, which I have done many times. I just use this super easy cold brew maker.

Pumpkin Syrup

I use Jordan's Skinny Syrups pumpkin caramel scone flavor. I have a couple different pumpkin flavored items here from skinny mixes, the exact flavor you use does not matter too much. This specific one is sweeter, probably from the caramel, but I have other ones that are more pumpkin SPICE. You can use anything you want, just make sure it is sugar free. I grab these at HomeGoods for pretty cheap.

Almond Milk

Grab a plain, unsweetened almond milk. I usually, almost always, have plain unsweetened almond milk at home. I love it because it is very neutral and light. It does not froth too well, which is why I add in a little fat-free half and half.

If you are allergic to almonds, you can substitute oat milk, which does froth a little better. You can also just use fully half and half or try in some heavy whipping cream. Also, if you can find it, sugar free pumpkin creamer is very good!

Half and Half

Adding just a little bit of half and half is going to make the foam last a bit longer. I use a 1 to 3 ratio, which I thinks works fine. I use fat-free half and half, just to keep it a bit lighter; however, you can use the regular one. In addition, you can also try some heavy whipping cream.

Pure Pumpkin

Starbucks pumpkin cream cold brew needs some pumpkin. This is canned pure pumpkin. I typically find it in the baking section on the very bottom shelf. Just make sure it is PURE PUMPKIN. Do not come at me with pumpkin pie filling. Nope.

Splenda

I like mine sweeter; however, you can skip the Splenda and it will have more of a spice flavoring to it. I personally think it needs the Splenda though. You can also use a different type of sweetener, if you do not like sugar replacements.

Pumpkin Pie Spice

You can grab this at your grocery store, comes in a little container.

What You Will Do:

Let's make some Starbucks pumpkin cream cold brew!!

You will need two glasses, I always use mason jars for my coffee because they are so pretty and easy to handle. Plus, your girl cannot handle too much coffee! You can use a larger glass, just adjust your flavoring accordingly.

I prefer to make the actual coffee part first. Then, the coffee will be ready to pour the super froth-y foam over it! Let's start with that!

Cold Brew:

Fill one up with ice, about ¾ of the way full. Add in the cold brew, leaving 2-3 inches at the top for the pumpkin foam. Pour in the pumpkin syrup and just mix to combine. If you like it super sweet, you can also add some Splenda into this. Set that aside and grab a new glass.

Cold Foam:

In a clean glass, add the half and half, almond milk, pure pumpkin and Splenda. You can add the pumpkin pie spice into this, or on top. I do both, both are good, whatever you prefer.

Froth the creamer mixture until it has doubled. I have the most amazing frother, a good frother is SUPER important here. Mine is pretty cheap and has been with me for two years, works so well!

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After the foam has doubled, pour that on top of the cold brew and sprinkle on some pumpkin pie spice!

More Pumpkin Recipes

If you are in the mood for all things pumpkin, my absolute favorite recipe is my pumpkin protein muffins or pumpkin protein bread. You can also try out my pumpkin pie cream cheese if you want to use that for a bagel or as a dipping sauce.

But, for now, let's get onto our recipe!

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Zero Point Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew + Foam

Skip the drive thru and make my zero point, copycat Starbucks pumpkin cream cold brew, with the foam, at home! 

Tap here to automatically calculate your WW points!!! WOO! It is zero for me; however, just in case you want to double check, I left the link.