Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

A delicious hot chocolate recipe, this Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is the perfect way to warm up this fall! While we love put grown-up Pumpkin Pie Martini, we wanted to have something for the kids too!

Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate Recipe

Forget PSLs, this Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is the hot new fall drink that you’ll want to cozy up with!

My daughter loves all things pumpkin-spiced (like our pumpkin pie no-churn ice cream or our pumpkin spice cookies), but she’s a bit young for the PSL trend, so I wanted to make a hot pumpkin spiced drink that she could enjoy, too.

Our Pumpkin Spiced Hot Chocolate made with real chocolate and milk is a creamy and delicious treat perfect for warming up on a brisk fall day. You can make them two at a time, or make a large batch for a party!

You could even prep and bring along in a thermos if you have some fun fall activities you’re heading to. Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate at the pumpkin patch?

I like to make my own pumpkin spice blend with 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg, 1 ½ teaspoon ground allspice and 1 ½ teaspoon ground cloves. I add it all to a small mason jar and give it a good stir or shake.

Of course, you can adjust the seasoning amounts to your personal preference – I tend to actually double the cinnamon because it’s my favorite, but I wanted to give you a more accurate recipe for a traditional pumpkin spice blend.

Ingredients for Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips or cinnamon chips
• 1-2 teaspoons pumpkin spice plus more for serving
• 1 Tablespoon pumpkin puree, optional
• Whipped cream, optional for serving

Tip: pumpkin isn’t necessary but it adds a bit of earthy sweetness to this recipe.

Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful:

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Glass mugs
• Saucepan
• Whisk

This pumpkin spice hot chocolate is quick and easy, and the whole family will love it!

This pumpkin spice hot chocolate is perfect to keep in hand for a chilly fall day or even during the winter after a day sledding or being out in the cold!

While we’re on the topic of warm fall drinks, one of our favorites is this Crockpot Caramel Apple Cider! Great for parties, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or to make on any day you feel like.

Or if you’re looking for another pumpkin spice recipe, this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Latte is super easy to make and a cult classic! And for breakfast, try our new pumpkin spice latte smoothie!

Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

Our Pumpkin Spiced Hot Chocolate made with real chocolate and milk is a creamy and delicious treat perfect for warming up on a brisk fall day. 

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Course: Beverages

Cuisine: American

Servings: 2 glasses

6 minutes mins

Calories: 330

Author: Amanda Davis

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups milk
• ▢ ½ cup chocolate chips or cinnamon chips
• ▢ 1-2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
• ▢ 1 Tbsp pumpkin puree optional

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Whisk occasionally until the chocolate is completely melted and the milk begins to foam. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  
• Divide into mugs and garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice.
  

Nutrition

Serving: 1glass | Calories: 330cal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 1730IU | Calcium: 354mg | Iron: 0.9mg

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