Healthy Starbucks Copycat Recipes: 3 Cozy Drinks You’ll Love

Wish you could skip the Starbucks line (and the sugar crash) and enjoy your favorite lattes at home? These healthy Starbucks copycat recipes let you do just that.

We’ve reimagined three coffeehouse classics with no refined sugar or dairy. Just wholesome, cleanse-friendly ingredients that taste amazing and support steady energy.

Whether you’re craving pumpkin spice, matcha, or golden turmeric, these drinks prove you don’t have to sacrifice flavor for health. Grab your favorite mug and get cozy - your new go-to latte is waiting.

Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

First up is our clean twist on Starbucks' most popular fall drink: the pumpkin spice latte. This cozy classic is full of warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. But it’s also loaded with dairy and sugar. One 12-ounce serving of the Starbucks version contains a whopping 38 grams of sugar, about the same as a can of Coke.

Our healthy pumpkin spice latte swaps almond milk for dairy and uses coconut nectar instead of sugary syrups. We’ve also chosen chicory as the coffee base for its gut health benefits. Chicory adds a rich, roasted flavor and contains inulin, a prebiotic fiber that feeds your friendly gut bacteria.1 The result is a warm, comforting drink that’s both nourishing and delicious.

Ingredients

Makes 2 servings

3 tsp chicory (brewed in 1 ½ cups boiled water)
1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
¼ cup canned pumpkin puree
¾ tsp pumpkin pie spice
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp coconut nectar (or to taste)
¼ cup coconut cream to top (2 tbsp per serving)

Directions

1. Add the chicory to a French press. Pour in 2 tbsp of hot water and brew for 3-4 minutes. If you don’t have a French press on hand, combine the chicory and water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Then, turn off the heat and let it steep for 3-4 minutes. Once brewed, use a mesh strainer to divide the chicory into two mugs.

2. While the chicory brews, add the almond milk and pumpkin to a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until warm (but not boiling).

3. Once warm, remove from the heat. Add the warm milk to a blender, along with the pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and coconut nectar. Blend until creamy and frothy.

4. Pour the frothed mixture into the mugs over the chicory.

5. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon and a dollop of coconut cream if desired, and enjoy!

Recipe tips

Make your own spice mix: If you don’t have any pumpkin pie spice on hand, you can make your own. Simply add ½ tsp cinnamon, ¼ ground ginger, and a few dashes of nutmeg.
Add protein: For a punch of protein, you can add a scoop of collagen to this pumpkin spice latte (or any of these healthy Starbucks drinks).
Change the base: Feel free to swap the chicory for another base liquid. Chai tea, dandelion tea, or teccino are all great options. Or you can use brewed coffee if not cleansing with Clean 7 or Clean 21.
Swap the sweetener: Coconut nectar is one of our favorite low glycemic sweeteners. But to make this drink even more blood sugar-friendly, you can swap it for monk fruit.

Healthy Matcha Latte Recipe

Our healthy matcha latte is a clean upgrade of the coffeehouse favorite. We start with Clean matcha, our organic ceremonial grade matcha powder. Packed with antioxidants, it delivers a smooth flavor and calm, jitter-free energy.

We’ve also added tocos powder to give this latte a silky texture, along with skin health benefits. Tocos, also known as rice bran solubles, are naturally rich in vitamin E, a nutrient that supports healthy skin.2

Coconut milk keeps this latte dairy-free and froths up beautifully. A touch of coconut nectar adds a gentle sweetness, without spiking your blood sugar. The result is a cozy, energizing drink that makes a great alternative to your morning coffee.