Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
A cozy blend of spiced pumpkin and rich chocolate, perfect for chilly autumn days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder or Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp natural peanut or almond butter (or sunflower seed butter)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp dairy-free chocolate chips or 1/2 oz square of dark chocolate bar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
- 2 cups unsweetened soy milk or oat milk
- pinch of fine salt
Instructions
- Add the pumpkin puree, cacao powder, nut butter, maple syrup, chocolate chips, vanilla, pumpkin spice, milk, and a pinch of salt to a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk constantly to combine the ingredients until smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a rapid simmer, whisking regularly until the chocolate chips melt and the drink is smooth—about 3–5 minutes.
- If desired, use an immersion blender for a frothy finish.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as needed.
- Ladle into mugs and add toppings like whipped cream or additional pumpkin spice.
Notes
Great served with cookies or a slice of spice cake. For a richer texture, use coconut milk. To make a sugar-free version, substitute maple syrup with a suitable sweetener.
Find it online: https://www.wholesomeeasy.com/pumpkin-spice-hot-chocolate/