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    Home » Drinks

    Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

    Published: Sep 12, 2017 · Modified: Dec 4, 2021 · 7 Comments

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    This easy and quick Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is decadent, vegan-friendly, and perfect for fall!

    This easy and quick Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is decadent, vegan-friendly, and perfect for fall!

    Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate in a see-through mug with whipped cream on top.

    Is there a chill in the air where you live?  

    Have the leaves started their yearly transformation from cool green to warm oranges, reds, and yellows?  

    Have you started digging out your boots, scouring your closet to find your jackets, sweaters, and scarves?

    The signs are all here-- fall is coming.  

    And with fall-- comes pumpkin.  

    It means it's time for pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin spice chai lattes, pumpkin eggnog, and of course, pumpkin spice hot chocolate!

    This quick and easy drink is rich and creamy, can be made with non-dairy or dairy milk, and will keep you warm as the weather changes.

    This recipe uses a pumpkin spice purée to flavor the hot chocolate. If you prefer a syrup, try this pumpkin spice simple syrup.

    Chocolate drink in a see-through mug with whipped cream on top.

    Making Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

    Making your own homemade hot chocolate is SO EASY!  

    And homemade hot chocolate tastes about a million times better than store-bought hot cocoa packets.

    All you need for homemade hot cocoa is milk and sweetened chocolate.  

    Here, I'm using chocolate chips.   

    For this recipe, you'll also be adding pumpkin and a few spices.  

    Oh-- and also whipped cream, because... well, why not!

    Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate in a see-through mug with whipped cream running over the edge of the mug.

    To start, heat some milk (or a milk substitute) and a little pumpkin purée.

    Canned pumpkin works fine here, but if you want, try swapping homemade pumpkin purée for canned!

    Make this Instant Pot Pumpkin Purée or use your oven for Roasted Pumpkin Purée!

    Next, bring the milk to a boil, and then immediately remove it from the heat.  Stir in the chocolate chips, and keep stirring until they all melt.

    To make your own whipped cream, add cream (or coconut cream) to a chilled bowl with a little sugar, and use an electric mixer to whip it up!  

    Top the chocolate with the whipped cream, and then sip away as you watch the leaves change colors.

    Hot Chocolate in a see-through mug with whipped cream on top.
    This easy and quick Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is decadent, vegan-friendly, and perfect for fall!
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    5 from 4 votes

    Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

    This easy and quick Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is decadent, vegan-friendly, and perfect for fall!
    Author: Sarah Trenalone
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 330kcal
    Freezer Friendly?
    No
    Will It Keep?
    No
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    Ingredients

    Pumpkin Hot Chocolate:

    • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (~2 oz)
    • 1 cup milk OR milk substitute
    • 2 tablespoons pumpkin
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground clove
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

    Whipped Cream (Optional):

    • ½ cup whipping cream OR coconut cream
    • ¼ cup sugar

    Instructions

    • Add the milk and pumpkin to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. 
    • Remove from heat, add the chocolate, and stir until blended. Add the cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg, and stir to blend.  Divide hot chocolate between two mugs.
    • Optional Whipped Cream: Put cream (or coconut cream) and sugar in a chilled glass bowl, and use an electric hand mixer to whip into stiff peaks. Spoon onto hot chocolate.

    Notes

    Nutrition information does not include optional whipped cream.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 330kcal (17%) | Carbohydrates: 31g (10%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 19g (29%) | Saturated Fat: 11g (69%) | Cholesterol: 12mg (4%) | Sodium: 61mg (3%) | Potassium: 451mg (13%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 23g (26%) | Vitamin A: 2455IU (49%) | Vitamin C: 0.7mg (1%) | Calcium: 183mg (18%) | Iron: 3.2mg (18%)
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    About Sarah Trenalone

    Sarah is the primary creator at Champagne Tastes. She's a photographer, food writer and traveler, and is certified in Backcountry Kitchen and Backcountry Navigation from the Colorado Outward Bound School and Identifying Wild Plants from Backpacker.

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    1. Leah says

      September 17, 2017 at 6:53 pm

      5 stars
      This. Sounds. Amazing! I soooo will be making this when the weather finally cools off here, I can't wait for fall! I love the flavors you have in here, and it just sounds like the perfect way to celebrate fall! (And I will be adding a little whiskey!)

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      • champagne-tastes says

        September 18, 2017 at 2:42 pm

        Whiskey sounds like an amazing idea!

        Reply
    2. Amanda says

      September 18, 2017 at 7:58 am

      5 stars
      Helllllo fall! I've been resisting accepting that it's September; mostly because it's been in the 80's here and I'm still wearing shorts, haha. 🙂 But, yesterday, I had my first pumpkin spice beverage and I am ready for more! Love the idea of making hot chocolate with it. This looks so rich and indulgent, and perfect for those nights when the puppy and I are cozied up on the couch! 😉

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      • champagne-tastes says

        September 18, 2017 at 2:42 pm

        Hahaha.. we've had a warm weather streak this week too! It had been COLD, but now it's 80, and I'm confused. But I'm just going to drink this anyway 😉

        Reply
    3. Mackenzie at Food Above Gold says

      September 18, 2017 at 9:44 am

      5 stars
      We've had such strange weather here this year that I think we're not going to have a very beautiful autumn. As of yesterday though, the weather finally put that chill into the air that makes me crave everything delicious in life - like this pumpkin hot chocolate! I can't wait to drink it all the time!

      I also loved the tip about keeping the bowl for your whipped cream chilled! I'm all for saving that extra one minute of hand whipping effort!

      Reply
      • champagne-tastes says

        September 18, 2017 at 2:40 pm

        Same! The leaves are changing, but more of them are just dying 🙁 It's pretty early still- I'm still hoping for a pretty fall! (And yessss save your hand with a cold bowl!)

        Reply
    4. Melissa says

      September 14, 2018 at 5:05 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds perfect for fall! Plus, as much as I love pumpkin spice lattes, I drink too much coffee all ready. Besides, sometimes you need chocolate!

      Reply
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