Description
Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is the perfect cozy beverage to warm your soul on chilly autumn evenings. This delightful drink combines rich chocolate, creamy pumpkin puree, and a blend of aromatic spices to create a luscious treat that’s as comforting as a warm hug in a mug. Perfect for sharing with friends or sipping by the fireplace, this easy recipe will quickly become your favorite fall indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp sugar or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Whipped cream (optional for topping)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk until steaming but not boiling.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder and sweetener until smooth.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice, mixing until well combined.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla extract, stirring to blend.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (approximately 240ml)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg