October, 22nd 2019 · Stephanie Mary

Pumpkin Spiced Hot Chocolate

Name: Pumpkin Spiced Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 tsp ground ginger; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; 1 pinch ground allspice; 1 pinch ground clove; 1 pinch ground cardamom; 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1-2 teaspoons of pumpkin spice blend; 1 can of coconut milk; 3 Tablespoons of organic pumpkin puree; 2 Tablespoons of cacao powder; 1/2 tsp vanilla bean powder; 1/4 teaspoon of stevia powder; OR 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup; Coconut Whipped Cream (optional); Shaved Chocolate Bar

This pumpkin spiced hot chocolate is velvety, chocolatey, with hints of pumpkin, cinnamon, and autumn nostalgia. Think of a cozy and chilly afternoon, your chocolate & sweet tooth craving starts to kick in. Knowing that Autumn brings in delicious pumpkin spice everything, you want a warm drink to satisfy your sweet tooth and blend in with the Autumn ambiance. Queue in this magical drink, and you’ll have the nostalgia of hot chocolate along with the new tradition of pumpkin.

Pumpkin and Spice and Everything Nice

I remember while growing up in Wisconsin and on cool autumn days drinking hot chocolate. It was heaven on earth! You’d feel the cooler weather and warm your soul up with some hot chocolate. In those days the hot chocolate was there to warm & entertain you.

Now that I have grown up a bit, I look fondly on warming my soul with hot chocolate. I just prefer to enjoy a sugar-free version now. Whenever I get the craving for hot chocolate, I whip up a drink that nourishes while energizing and grounding at the same time. With the cooler weather rolling in, I figured I’d add a little bit of pumpkin spice to the hot chocolate and reminisce over the changing of the seasons.

Bringing In the Autumn Magic

To make this pumpkin spiced hot chocolate, I used spices from Mountain Rose Herbs. This will ensure the integrity of my spices and make a delicious and invigorating drink. When creating this drink, I recommend buying the bulk of the spices and mixing them together in a larger quantity so you have them on hand through out the season.

What ways do you celebrate autumn? Are there any recipes that bring you back to your favorite fall moment?

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