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Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

Jennie Duncan
This Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is rich and creamy and made with real pumpkin puree. It is perfect for the cool evenings, sitting down with a good book, or sharing with friends!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, Drinks
Servings 2 servings
Calories 585 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup milk chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 3 teaspoons pumpkin puree
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together milk, milk chocolate chips, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium heat. Stirring constantly until chocolate chips are melted and everything is smooth.
  • Add pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice to your saucepan and stir until all ingredients are well combined and hot chocolate is smooth.
  • Optional: serve topped with whipped cream and a pinch of ground cinnamon.

Notes

Tips for making a great hot chocolate:
I recommend using milk for a super creamy hot chocolate. Whole milk is my favorite choice. But for a lighter, but still creamy taste you can use skim or 2% milk.
Choosing the right chocolate also is key in making a good hot chocolate. Whether you use milk, dark or semi-sweet get one that you love. Yes, the flavor of the hot chocolate will change slightly depending on the chocolate you use, but this recipe is about you enjoying the drink. 
Top with whipped cream or marshmallows. Kids love marshmallows in hot chocolate, and they are also fun for adults. I love whipped cream on mine, and I like to sprinkle a little cinnamon, or cocoa powder, or even some additional pumpkin spice on the top. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 585kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 27gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 735mgPotassium: 118mgFiber: 2gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 2010IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 627mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
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