Description
A warm, creamy drink that combines pumpkin and dark chocolate for a cozy fall treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder or Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon dairy-free chocolate chips or 1/2 ounce square of dark chocolate bar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 2 cups unsweetened soy milk or oat milk
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: A dash of espresso or instant coffee
- Optional: A pinch of cinnamon or extra pumpkin spice for garnishing
- Optional: Coconut cream or canned whipped topping
- Optional: A teaspoon of brown sugar or coconut sugar
- Optional: Flavored syrups like vanilla or caramel
Instructions
- Gather and measure all ingredients first.
- Choose a medium saucepan and place it over medium heat.
- Combine pumpkin puree and cacao powder in the pan, then add nut butter, maple syrup, and chocolate chips/bar.
- Pour in the milk and add a pinch of salt, then whisk immediately.
- Heat to a rapid simmer while whisking continuously.
- Once the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth, use an immersion blender for an even silkier texture if desired.
- Taste and adjust flavors as needed.
- Pour into mugs and top as desired.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours and reheat gently.
Notes
For a frothier drink, use a milk frother before serving. If the drink is too thick, add a splash of milk when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pumpkin hot chocolate, cozy drinks, fall beverages, vegan hot chocolate