Amazing 10-Minute Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
Enjoy a cozy moment with this Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate. It brings the comforting flavors of fall into a warm, inviting drink perfect for a chilly day.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Milk: 2 cups (dairy or non-dairy)
- Pumpkin Puree: 2 tablespoons
- Cocoa Powder (unsweetened): 2 tablespoons
- Sweetener (sugar or maple syrup): 2-3 tablespoons, adjust to taste
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: 1/2 teaspoon
- Vanilla Extract: 1/4 teaspoon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional Topping: Whipped cream and extra spice
Instructions
- Pour the milk into a small saucepan over medium heat. Do not let it boil.
- Whisk in the pumpkin puree, cocoa powder, sweetener, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined and smooth.
- Heat the mixture gently for about 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until it is hot.
- Taste the hot chocolate and add more sweetener or spice if you desire.
- Pour the hot chocolate into your favorite mug.
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of extra pumpkin pie spice before serving immediately.
Notes
- Anya suggests using full-fat milk for the richest texture.
- If you like a thicker drink, whisk in 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch with the cocoa powder before adding the milk.
- Feel free to add a shot of espresso for a pumpkin spice mocha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: Estimate based on milk choice
- Sugar: Varies with sweetener
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: Varies with milk choice
- Saturated Fat: Varies with milk choice
- Unsaturated Fat: Low
- Trans Fat: Negligible
- Carbohydrates: Moderate
- Fiber: Low
- Protein: Moderate
- Cholesterol: Varies
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