Description
Indulge in the ultimate fall treat with this Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate. This creamy beverage combines rich chocolate and warm pumpkin spices, creating a delightful hug in a mug that’s perfect for chilly evenings. Whether enjoyed alone or shared with friends, each sip captures the essence of autumn, making it an irresistible addition to your seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk (whole, almond, or oat)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, whisk together the milk and cocoa powder until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice until well mixed.
- Add the sweetener and continue stirring until dissolved.
- Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs, top with whipped cream if desired, and sprinkle extra pumpkin pie spice on top.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For a vegan version, replace regular milk with plant-based alternatives like almond or coconut milk. - Customize your hot chocolate by adding dark or white chocolate for varying sweetness levels.