Description
A creamy, indulgent hot chocolate filled with the warm flavors of pumpkin and chocolate, perfect for fall or any time you want a cozy, spiced treat.
Ingredients
- Heat the Milk and Pumpkin: In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and pumpkin purée over medium heat, whisking until the pumpkin is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Add the Chocolate: Stir in the cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and sugar. Continue whisking until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth and heated through.
- Add Spices and Vanilla: Stir in the pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract. Taste the hot chocolate and adjust the sweetness or spices as needed.
- Serve: Pour the Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate into mugs. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon if desired.
Instructions
- Adjust Sweetness: Customize the sweetness level by adding more or less sugar.
- Non-Dairy Options: Substitute with almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
- Spice Variations: Add extra spices like nutmeg or cloves for a spicier flavor.
Notes
- Adjust Sweetness: Customize the sweetness level by adding more or less sugar.
- Non-Dairy Options: Substitute with almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
- Spice Variations: Add extra spices like nutmeg or cloves for a spicier flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg