Description
Creamy Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate That Warms Your Soul
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Almond Milk (can be substituted with oat or soy milk)
- 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree (can be omitted or replaced for variations)
- 1 cup White Chocolate (or use dark or regular chocolate)
- 1 stick Cinnamon Stick (essential for aroma)
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg (use sparingly)
- 1/2 teaspoon Ginger (optional for milder flavor)
- 2 tablespoons Sugar (adjust sweetener to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (to enhance flavors)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, mix together almond milk, pumpkin puree, white chocolate, sugar, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, and ginger. Stir gently to combine all the flavors.
- Continuously whisk the mixture until the white chocolate melts and it becomes steaming hot and frothy, about 5-7 minutes. Avoid boiling.
- Stir in the vanilla extract once frothy to enhance the overall flavors.
- Pour the hot chocolate into a mug and serve immediately. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Use dairy-free chocolate for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate, Autumn Beverage, Comfort Drink