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Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream

  • Author: Isabella Cortez
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: 🥤 Comfort Drinks & Shakes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is a cozy and indulgent drink perfect for fall. Rich chocolate combined with pumpkin puree and warm spices gives you the ultimate comfort drink.


Ingredients

– 2 cups milk

– 1/2 cup pumpkin puree

– 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

– 1/4 cup sugar

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

– 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice

– Whipped cream for topping

– Optional: chocolate shavings for garnish


Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until warm.

2. Add the pumpkin puree, cocoa powder, sugar, and pumpkin spice. Whisk until smooth.

3. Stir in the vanilla extract and continue to heat until hot, but not boiling.

4. Remove from heat and pour into mugs.

5. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.


Notes

Feel free to adjust the sweetness or spice level to your taste. This recipe can also be made dairy-free by substituting with almond or oat milk.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mug
  • Calories: 300 kcal
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: pumpkin, hot chocolate, fall, comfort drink