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Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

September 28, 2013 By Jennifer @ PB and P Design 22 Comments

Hi Everyone,

Do you think it’s ok to toot your own horn? I’m normally not the kind of person that would brag, but sometimes I just think you need too! So today I am bragging, but I’m bragging for good reason! I kid you not, I really think I make the best, healthy, low-calorie hot chocolate ever!! It’s like liquid gold in chocolate form. I made my famous Super Chocolaty Hot Chocolate last year for Christmas breakfast and my whole family, including Jenny’s boyfriend Jerry said it was the best hot chocolate they have ever had. It’s thick, creamy, chocolaty and doesn’t contain any sugar. It’s the ultimate chocolate lovers drink!! Here is a picture of it!
Super Chocolaty Hot Chocolate
I figured with the cooler evenings and chilly mornings that hot chocolate was the way to go! It won’t hurt your waistline, it’s gluten-free, vegan and totally guilt-free to give to your kids! But today I am not sharing with you a recipe I have already made, but I share with you a change-up to my original recipe to celebrate the Fall season. This is my Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate.
Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
Oh man, I may have out done my self on this one! The drink is chocolaty with the perfect blend of pumpkin and spices. It’s super thick, creamy and simply perfect for having after pumpkin picking or anytime of the day when you need a little sweetness and of course pumpkin!!! I think I will always need pumpkin.  darn that pumpkin.  Are you getting sick of seeing pumpkin recipes yet??
Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
The drink is made with unsweetened coconut milk in the carton. Please do not use canned coconut milk, it will not work with this recipe. You can find unsweetened coconut milk in the isle with the soy milk and almond milk. I used Trader Joe’s brand, it’s my favorite. Oh and you don’t taste the coconut in this drink! If you do not have coconut milk, I recommend whole milk. You want something thick and I think non-fat milk will make it to watery, but you can try.  I bet it will still taste good.
Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
As for the remaining ingredients, I used unsweetened cocoa powder, use a good one for pure rich chocolate taste! I also used two tablespoons of canned pumpkin, stevia, vanilla extract, a pinch of pumpkin spice and dash of cornstarch to thicken it up. I added all the ingredients in a medium pot, and over low heat and I whisked it until the pumpkin was dissolved, and it got thick and bubbly. It took maybe ten minutes tops. Poured it into a glass and topped it with some marshmallows.
Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
 
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Prep time
2 mins
Cook time
10 mins
Total time
12 mins
 
A thick, creamy, healthy, guilt-free, super chocolaty hot drink made with pumpkin and spices. Simple perfect for a chilly evening.
Serves: 1 Cup
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp. cornstarch
  • ½ tsp. stevia or 2 tbsp. sugar
  • ¼ tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cup coconut milk, unsweetened from carton or whole milk
  • 2 tbsp. pumpkin from can (not pie filling)
  • ¼ tsp. pumpkin spice
Instructions
  1. In a medium sauce pan; add all your ingredients and set over low heat. Whisk until thick and bubbly. Pour into a mug and serve with whip cream and or marshmallows.
Notes
Calories: 94, Fat: 6, Sodium: 281, Potassium: 1.6, Carbs: 9.6, Fiber: 5.2, Sugar: 2, Protein: 2
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 Cup
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Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
I made this drink for Jenny and she poured it in her to go mug and off to work she went. She told me it tasted wonderful. What I love about Jenny is she is a big pumpkin fan just like me!!! I swear she’s really my daughter and not my step-daughter, were like two peas in a pod!  My poor, poor Husband.  lol

I hope you have a wonderful day! I want to go shopping for some Fall clothes, like boots, jeans, chunky sweaters and Fall props for my blog. We shall see how the day goes!

Enjoy your weekend!


Toodles,

Jennifer

P.S. Check out my other fun drinks from smoothies to cocktails on my collection at Foodie!


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Filed Under: Drinks, Holiday Tagged With: chocolate, Coconut, drink, hot chocolate, pumpkin, vegan

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  1. Vicki @ WITK says

    September 28, 2013 at 4:41 AM

    I love hot chocolate, I’m not a coffee drinker. This sounds amazing with the coconut milk!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      September 28, 2013 at 8:23 AM

      The coconut milk makes it extra creamy! It’s perfect with any kind of hot chocolate you make!!

      Reply
  2. Julie @ A Warrior and A Nurse says

    September 28, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    At the first sign of fall, I broke out all my pumpkin/fall-related decorations. I absolutely love this time of year! I could see that pumpkin hot chocolate being the perfect evening drink for a weekend, or maybe even a weekday. Recently I made some delectable pumpkin cookies (not to brag either, but they were probably the BEST I’ve ever had…lol) and I could see them pairing very well with this!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      September 28, 2013 at 6:50 AM

      Bragging is allowed here! Did you post the cookie recipe on your blog? I would love to try it! You must share it with me!!

      Reply
      • Julie @ A Warrior and A Nurse says

        September 28, 2013 at 6:54 AM

        I’m really trying to hold up “my end” of my hubby and my blog. Right now, admittedly, he does alot of it. I really want to get into posting recipes, as well. That recipe was a pumpkin chocolate chip cookie recipe, that I had gotten from Pinterest. Because I love pumpkin, I ended up adding just a little more pumpkin than they had asked for…. 🙂

        Reply
  3. kris says

    September 28, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    ok i hope this is not a stupid question but i dont know much about cooking and cornstarch and etc… but what does the cornstarch do? do you have to use it for this recipe if you do not have any.
    thanks! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      September 28, 2013 at 10:24 AM

      Hi Kris! Cornstarch thicken the hot chocolate up, but honestly you don’t need it. Your drink may not be as thick, but it will not sacrifice the flavor at all. Try it, I am pretty sure your hot chocolate will turn out wonderful!!

      Reply
  4. kelly says

    September 28, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    I love anything pumpkin! This is perfect for my craving! Thanks Jennifer!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      September 30, 2013 at 7:27 PM

      Your welcome! You already know I am just loving all tings pumpkin right now!

      Reply
  5. Kammie @ Sensual Appeal says

    September 28, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Oh wow this hot chocolate does taste good and I love how healthy it is! I need to buy some corn starch pronto!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      September 30, 2013 at 7:26 PM

      Thanks Kammie! Funny I never think of hot chocolate until the chilly nights are here! Get your cornstarch, or if you have xanthum gum, I am sure that would work great too!

      Reply
  6. Vicki @ Viking Drinking Horns says

    September 28, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    I love the look of this. It’s nowhere near as unhealthy as the pics suggest, and living in Brazil – where we have coconuts milk practically on tap, and lots of unsweetened coco, this will be great for the kids.
    Thanks for the share.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      September 30, 2013 at 7:24 PM

      Oh my gosh! Your so lucky to have such plentiful fruit!!

      Reply
  7. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    September 28, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Gorgeous drink! I have a recipe for pumpkin hot chocolate (not on my blog) and I love pairing the two. Choc + pumpkin are perfect together. Pinned!

    And i remember that hot cocoa recipe of yours from last year – it looks just as good right now!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      September 30, 2013 at 7:23 PM

      Thank you Averie! It’s crazy I think I love pumpkin with everything! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Kristi @ My San Francisco Kitchen says

    September 30, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    You have every right to brag, this looks delicious!

    Reply
  9. Sarah says

    October 2, 2013 at 4:06 AM

    Pinning for later! I’m a sucker for all thing pumpkin and I love hot chocolate in the fall and winter. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      October 2, 2013 at 8:39 PM

      Thank you Sarah! I’m with you! I love anything pumpkin too!!!

      Reply
  10. Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says

    October 2, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    This sounds delicious, perfect on a chilly day. Thanks for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      October 2, 2013 at 8:37 PM

      Thank you for having me Lisa!

      Reply

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