Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this delicious Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate recipe. Creamy, rich, and perfectly spiced, it’s the ultimate comfort drink for chilly days.
Ingredients
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For the Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate:
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For Topping:
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Extra pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk, pumpkin puree, cocoa powder, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Heat gently, whisking constantly, until the mixture is hot and smooth but not boiling.
Sprinkle with a little extra pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon for garnish.
Notes
- Use oat milk or almond milk for a dairy-free version.
- Adjust the sweetness to taste, and feel free to add a shot of espresso for a pumpkin mocha twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
