Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
Warm up with this creamy, chocolatey pumpkin spice hot chocolate. It’s the perfect fall drink that’s cozy, not too sweet, and full of autumn flavor.
Servings: 2
Calories: 206kcal
Equipment
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.5 tablespoons maple syrup brown sugar or regular sugar
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in the saucepan and whisk to incorporate.
- Heat the mixture over medium low heat until it reaches your preferred temperature. Don't boil!
- Pour into two mugs, top with whipped cream and marshmallows if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use real pumpkin puree and skip the pumpkin pie filling. It’s too sweet and already spiced.
- Adjust the sweetness to your taste. Everyone’s sweet tooth is different. Start with less maple syrup or sugar and add more as needed.
- Use full fat milk for the best flavor and mouth feel. You could also make this dairy free by using a milk substitute like oat milk, almond milk or coconut milk. I would not use full fat coconut milk though. That would be too thick.
- If you love that classic pumpkin pie flavor, add an extra sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg on top. Or, for a fun twist, try a dash of cardamom.
Nutrition
Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 2730IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 329mg | Iron: 1mg