Hot Chocolate with Pumpkin Spice

Rich, velvety, and sweet, hot chocolate with pumpkin spice is made with real pumpkin and is the ultimate fall treat for kids and adults!

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Course: Clean Eating Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 475kcal

Author: Violet Parcha

In a medium saucepan, whisk together all of the hot chocolate ingredients.
2 cups milk, 1/3 cup chocolate chips, 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons coconut sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon ginger, 1 pinch cloves, 1 pinch salt
Heat the mixture on the stovetop on medium-low heat, whisking frequently until the chocolate chips have melted, all the ingredients have dissolved, and the hot chocolate is hot.

Using an electric hand mixer, beat together the whipping cream, maple syrup, vanilla, and spices until stiff peaks form.
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup, 1/8 t vanilla, 1 pinch cinnamon, 1 pinch ginger, 1 pinch nutmeg, 1 pinch cloves
Then gently beat in the pumpkin puree until it's combined, making sure not to over-beat.
1 teaspoon pumpkin purée
Pour the hot chocolate into mugs, top with whipped cream, and serve immediately.

Ingredient Notes

I recommend using whole milk for the richest flavor, but any type of milk (including non-dairy milk) will still work great.
You can substitute white sugar for the coconut sugar.
Depending on your sweetness preference, you can substitute milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips instead of semisweet chocolate chips.

You can store leftover hot chocolate in a sealed jar or container in the fridge for up to three days. When you’re ready to drink it, reheat on the stove whisking frequently.