Description
This creamy and cozy pumpkin spice hot chocolate blends real pumpkin puree, warming spices, and rich cocoa for the ultimate fall drink. Naturally sweetened and customizable, it’s the perfect pumpkin spice latte alternative for chilly mornings or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk of choice (whole, almond, oat, or coconut)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or homemade blend)
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, coconut cream, marshmallows, or cinnamon dusting
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, cocoa powder, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Heat over medium, whisking often, until the mixture is hot and steaming but not boiling.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice levels as desired.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or a dusting of cinnamon for a festive finish.
Notes
For a vegan option, use almond, oat, or coconut milk and top with coconut whipped cream. Scale the recipe up for parties and keep warm in a slow cooker. Fresh pumpkin puree can be used instead of canned—just make sure it’s smooth and not watery.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Holiday
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg