Registered dietitians break down the health benefits, the downsides, and healthy substitutes for the pumpkin spice latte.

As pumpkin spice season returns, Starbucks reveals that just three pounds of puree can produce 800 grande-sized Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Introduced in 2015, real pumpkin puree now enhances the iconic PSL,

Think it takes a ton of ingredients or a top secret formula to make a Starbucks PSL? You can actually recreate the flavor base using three simple components.

This fall, retailers have gone full throttle, sprinkling the autumnal spice blend on anything and everything they can get their hands on. From pumpkin spice-scented bathroom wipes to an $11,000 pumpkin-spice-inspired engagement ring, the possibilities are as endless as they are questionable.

As for Alyssa Gangeri, pastry chef and managing partner at The Butter Milk Ranch in Nashville, Tennessee, pumpkin spice “reminds me of family gatherings, cozying up as the weather cools, and preparing for the holiday season. There’s also a psychological connection with indulgence and self-care as people enjoy this seasonal treat.”

You're likely familiar with Starbucks' iconic pumpkin spice latte, but do you know what makes it different from the brand's pumpkin cream drinks?

It is inevitable to see pumpkins everywhere during fall, and as soon as autumn arrives, the pumpkin spice latte reigns supreme. But to be transparent, with its warm spices and rich pumpkin flavor, we understand why people flock to coffee shops to get their hands on this seasonal favorite.