This delicious and creamy pumpkin hot chocolate is made with canned pumpkin puree, which provides a rich and filling texture, along with extra nutrition!
Pumpkin is so versatile, and this recipe is shining proof of that.
The kids and I were home alone one Saturday, and since it was a colder day, it seemed like a good time to bust out the hot chocolate.
My kids loved this, and the pumpkin addition makes the drink much more satiating. It also adds a thick consistency and doesn’t overpower the cocoa.
Topped with a big dollop of whipped cream and some marshmallows, this makes a delicious, healthy treat!
Ingredients and substitutions
- Milk – Any milk you like will work!
- Canned pumpkin puree
- Cocoa powder
- Maple syrup – I’ve also used granulated sweeteners with great success.
- Vanilla extract
- Sea salt – Just a pinch brings out all the flavors.
- Cinnamon – Pairs wonderfully well with the pumpkin!
- Stevia – Optional; I use some to up the sweetness without adding extra sugar grams.
Directions
This is a very easy recipe! Just blend all of the ingredients together and heat until it reaches your desired temperature.
Recipe tips
I use 10-15 drops of stevia to up the sweetness a bit.
Pumpkin pairs surprisingly well with chocolate, evidenced by these chocolate chip bars and this chocolate smoothie. Two of my favorites!
Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk of your choice
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 3 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- pinch sea salt
- dash cinnamon optional
- stevia to taste
Instructions
- Blend all until smooth.
- Heat everything to a low simmer.
- Serve when it reaches your desired temperature.
Notes
Nutrition
If you have a chance to try this recipe, please leave a star rating and a comment below letting me know how you liked it!
Just when I thought your hot cocoa recipes couldn’t get any better!!! I can’t wait to add pumpkin to my next hot cocoa 🙂 Thanks girl!!! PS…This recipe is so easy too…YAY!
Lol, thanks girl!
I made this yesterday and it was delicious! I added shredded dark chocolate on top. Thanks for the simple recipe!
Woohoo, glad you liked it!
I am definitely trying this soon! Looks and sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing, I found you on the Allergy-Free Thursday link party!
This looks delish … gonna bring it to a potluck tomorrow 🙂
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This looks amazing! I’m featuring it tomorrow night on Allergy-Free Thursdays. Can’t wait to see what you share this week!
Thank you so much Elle!
Soooo stinkin good, thanks again Lauren!!
I love this!