Dairy-Free Pumpkin Hot Chocolate - Delicious and creamy hot chocolate hiding a secret veggie that adds to both richness and nutrition!
My 'cool' factor in this life is rapidly diminishing.
The hubs and I rented a movie this weekend, and I found myself a bit overwhelmed at what 'comedy' has now become.
Evidently, if there aren't gratuitous eff bombs, alcohol, and nudity, it isn't considered funny anymore. We ended up turning it off about a third of the way in.
I'm also totally out of the loop with music.
A few of the bigger names are recognizable, but I'll be darned if I can sing you a tune. I tend to find my jams on the easy listening and oldies stations. A true sign that I'm no longer 'with it', so to speak.
While I may not be hip to know much about popular culture, I'm still in the loop with food!
Pumpkin is always cool, and this recipe is shining proof of that.
The kids and I were home alone on Saturday, and since it was a colder day, it seemed like a good time to bust out the hot chocolate for the first time this year.
My girls just loved this, and were none the wiser about the sneaky addition of pumpkin. In fact, the pumpkin makes the drink a lot more filling!
Pumpkin also pairs surprisingly well with chocolate, evidenced by these chocolate chip bars and this chocolate smoothie. Two of my favorites!
It adds a little bit of viscosity and doesn't overpower the cocoa.
Topped with a big dollop of whipped cream and maybe some marshmallows, this makes a delicious, healthy treat for all!
Dairy-Free 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
- dash sea salt
- dash cinnamon optional
- stevia to taste
Instructions
- Blend all.
- Heat everything to a low simmer.
- Serve when it reaches your desired temperature.
Notes
Nutrition
Notes:
I like to use my Homemade Coconut Milk in this recipe.
I use this powdered stevia extract to up the sweetness a bit.
Some of the items I use to make this recipe include:
Melanie
Soooo stinkin good, thanks again Lauren!!
Elle @ Only Taste Matters
This looks amazing! I'm featuring it tomorrow night on Allergy-Free Thursdays. Can't wait to see what you share this week!
Lauren
Thank you so much Elle!
Ana
This looks delish ... gonna bring it to a potluck tomorrow 🙂
And I am totally with you on the new wave of humor ... my sweetheart and I walked out of that movie about the cussing superhero guy (can't remember the name, I've blocked it out, lol)
Just saw La La Land though, and that was sweet 🙂
Happy New Year!
Atim @ EffiFit
I am definitely trying this soon! Looks and sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing, I found you on the Allergy-Free Thursday link party!
SkinnyMe
I made this yesterday and it was delicious! I added shredded dark chocolate on top. Thanks for the simple recipe!
Lauren
Woohoo, glad you liked it!
Sammi
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!
Lauren
Lol, thanks girl!