Homemade Pumpkin Spice Sauce | Easy & Healthy Recipe

Creamy, lightly sweet pumpkin spice sauce is the perfect addition to your fall breakfast, dessert or drink! Made with whole food, simple ingredients and minimal natural sugars.

I know, I know...

Fall. Pumpkins. Pumpkin recipes all over the place!

I used to get annoyed about it at this time of year too, but that was back when I never made anything with pumpkin flavor. There are so many delicious ways to eat pumpkin, so I totally get it now.

This dairy-free pumpkin spice sauce is basically pumpkin pie in a form that can transform a regular breakfast or dessert into a delicious fall treat! It's a very easy recipe and simple to make adjustments according to your taste preferences!

The best thing, though, is the great taste with guilt-free enjoyment.

What is Pumpkin SPice SAuce?

Pumpkin spice sauce is a subtly sweet, creamy and flavorful condiment that can be added to breakfasts, desserts and hot drinks! It's perfect for the fall season (and winter too). Not to be confused with Starbucks pumpkin spice syrup or even homemade pumpkin spice syrup, which usually is a simple syrup (aka 100% sugar!), barely any pumpkin (if any!) and pumpkin pie spice.

Is Pumpkin SPice Sauce Healthy?

This pumpkin spice sauce is made with real food, nutritious ingredients (aka nutrients and 100% natural flavors) and minimal natural sugars. It's as healthy as a sweet sauce can get!

Pumpkin - The main ingredient that's so nutritious! Pumpkin contains very high amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and potassium and contains smaller amounts of many others as well. It’s also rich in antioxidants which neutralize free radicals, reducing inflammation in the body and therefore, reducing the risk of disease. The vitamins and minerals found in pumpkin help boost the immune system, maintain eye health and benefit heart health!

Coconut milk (lite)- Using lite coconut milk means there is less fat in it. I'm not afraid of fat at all, but I chose this because lite coconut milk has a more mild coconut flavor. I didn't want this to taste like a pumpkin spice coconut sauce!

Coconut milk contains many vitamins and minerals. Always choose canned coconut milk with minimal or zero additives. Be sure to read the label and go for pure coconut milk, because many brands have nasty additives and chemicals.

Maple syrup & coconut sugar - Natural forms of sugar that contain small amounts of minerals. We use as little as possible in this recipe because sugar is still sugar! The less the better. You could substitute honey for maple syrup and dark brown sugar (it's refined, so it's not ideal) for the coconut sugar.

SHOULD I USE CANNED OR FRESH PUMPKIN PURÉE?

Both fresh or canned pumpkin puree works great. If you use canned, just make sure it’s real pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling.

If using homemade pumpkin puree, be aware that your sauce may be a little thinner, as homemade puree is typically more watery than canned.

Is PUmpkin Spice Sauce Vegan?

None of these ingredients are animal products, so this is a vegan pumpkin sauce recipe.

Is Pumpkin Spice Sauce Gluten-Free?

All of the sauce ingredients are inherently gluten-free, but if you are celiac or severely gluten intolerant, make sure all the products you use are certified gluten-free.

Uses for Pumpkin Spice Sauce

• Hot drinks - Add flavor and sweetness to coffee or hot chocolate
• Breakfast - Spread on pancakes, german pancakes (my favorite way!), waffles, crepes, french toast or add into oatmeal
• Desserts - Top vanilla ice cream or your favorite pumpkin dessert for even more pumpkin flavor

Tools You May Need

Small saucepan

Whisk

Immersion Blender (optional)

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• ½ cup lite coconut milk
• 2 tablespoon maple syrup
• 3 tablespoon coconut sugar
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ginger
• ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon allspice
• ¼ teaspoon cloves
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Combine everything except for vanilla in a small pot. Cook over medium heat and once the mixture begins to bubble, turn down to medium-low heat and whisk constantly until the coconut sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.

Stir in more coconut milk or water if the mixture is thicker than you'd like. Keep in mind it will thicken slightly after it's cooled.

Stir in vanilla.

(Optional) Use an immersion blender to make the sauce super smooth.

How to Store Pumpkin Spice Sauce

Store pumpkin spice sauce in the fridge in an airtight container or glass jar for up to 2 weeks.

Did you try this recipe and love it? If so, I would so appreciate a 5-star review and your comments below! Thanks!

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