25 Best Uses for Pumpkin Spice (That Go Beyond the Latte)

Pumpkin spice isn’t just a flavor — it’s a feeling. It’s cozy sweaters, crisp leaves, candles glowing in the window, and the comfort of knowing that fall has arrived. Sure, the Pumpkin Spice Latte has become iconic, but this blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves has far more range than most people realize.

Here are 25 fun, delicious, and even surprising uses for pumpkin spice — from quick kitchen hacks to creative DIY self-care recipes.

Food & Baking

1. Pumpkin Spice Pancakes Add 1–2 teaspoons of pumpkin spice to your pancake batter. Top with maple syrup, a dollop of whipped cream, and a sprinkle of spice for a fall brunch win.

2. Pumpkin Spice Muffins Bake a batch of warm muffins with pumpkin purée and pumpkin spice. Bonus: stir in chocolate chips for an irresistible twist.

3. Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls Roll pumpkin spice into your cinnamon-sugar filling before baking. Finish with cream cheese glaze.

4. Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bars Swirl pumpkin spice into cheesecake batter and bake over a graham cracker crust. Perfect for holiday parties.

5. Pumpkin Spice Brownies Mix 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice into brownie batter, or create a marbled effect with pumpkin purée.

   
   

   Drinks

6. Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Stir pumpkin spice syrup into cold brew coffee, then top with sweet cream. Refreshing and cozy at once.

7. Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte Combine chai tea, steamed milk, and pumpkin spice for double the warmth.

8. Pumpkin Spice Hot Cocoa Whisk pumpkin spice into hot chocolate. Top with whipped cream and mini marshmallows.

9. Pumpkin Spice Smoothie Blend banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, pumpkin purée, pumpkin spice, and honey for a healthy fall pick-me-up.

10. Pumpkin Spice Martini Shake vodka, Irish cream, pumpkin spice syrup, and a dash of cinnamon. Garnish with a sugared rim.

Home & Cozy Living

11. Pumpkin Spice Candle Fill your home with the scent of fall by burning or DIY’ing pumpkin spice candles.

12. Pumpkin Spice Simmer Pot Simmer water, orange peels, and pumpkin spice on the stove for an all-natural air freshener.

13. Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub (DIY Recipe)Mix 1 cup sugar, ½ cup coconut oil, and 1–2 teaspoons pumpkin spice. Use as an exfoliating body scrub.

14. Pumpkin Spice Room Spray Combine 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons vodka, and 10 drops pumpkin spice essential oil blend in a spray bottle.

15. Pumpkin Spice Potpourri Dried orange slices, pinecones, and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice make an easy fall centerpiece.

Self-Care & Wellness

16. Pumpkin Spice Bath Salts (DIY Recipe)Mix 1 cup Epsom salts, ½ cup sea salt, and 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice. Add a few drops of vanilla essential oil. Store in a jar.

17. Pumpkin Spice Body Butter Whip shea butter, coconut oil, and a pinch of pumpkin spice for an indulgent fall moisturizer.

18. Pumpkin Spice Lip Balm DIY with beeswax, coconut oil, and just a touch of spice.

19. Pumpkin Spice Essential Oil Blend Diffuse in your home office for instant fall vibes.

20. Pumpkin Spice Meditation Ritual Light a candle, sip a pumpkin spice latte, and journal about gratitude.

Fun & Outrageous

21. Pumpkin Spice Popcorn Drizzle popcorn with melted butter, sugar, and pumpkin spice. Perfect for movie night.

22. Pumpkin Spice Dog Treats (DIY Recipe)Mix 1 cup pumpkin purée, 2½ cups oat flour, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice. Roll into shapes, bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.

23. Pumpkin Spice Jerky Marinate beef strips with soy sauce, brown sugar, and pumpkin spice for a fall-flavored snack.

24. Pumpkin Spice Cotton Candy Yes, it exists — check specialty shops or DIY with a home cotton candy machine.

25. Pumpkin Spice Craft Night Host friends, light pumpkin spice candles, sip lattes, and make friendship bracelets or fall wreaths.

Pumpkin spice is more than just a seasonal flavor. It’s a reminder to slow down, savor, and celebrate life’s small joys. Whether you’re baking cookies, mixing cocktails, or treating yourself to a DIY sugar scrub, every sprinkle of pumpkin spice carries a little bit of fall magic.

So this season, go beyond the latte. Try a new recipe, create a cozy ritual, and let pumpkin spice be your invitation to presence, gratitude, and joy.