Description
This pumpkin spice hot chocolate is rich, creamy, and full of fall flavor. It blends real pumpkin puree, velvety melted chocolate, and warming spices into a comforting mug of cozy perfection—ideal for chilly days, quiet mornings, or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk (any kind)
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or brown sugar (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, marshmallows, cinnamon or nutmeg, chocolate shavings
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk, pumpkin puree, cocoa powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt until smooth and steaming.
- Add the chocolate chips and stir until completely melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in the maple syrup or brown sugar, adjusting sweetness to taste.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or a dusting of spices as desired.
Notes
- For a spicy twist, add a pinch of cayenne and chili powder.
- For a dairy-free version, swap milk with oat or coconut milk.
- Replace chocolate chips with white chocolate for a sweeter option.
- Make your own pumpkin pie spice with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- For gatherings, multiply the recipe and keep warm in a slow cooker.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
