Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

Warm, creamy and comforting Pumpkin Hot Chocolate. Made with coconut milk, pumpkin puree, cacao powder, maple syrup, pumpkin spice, and collagen peptides. Healthy, delicious and the perfect fall beverage.

Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

There’s nothing that I enjoy more than sitting at home in my cozy pajamas on my comfy couch. Drinking a warm beverage on a chilly fall evening reading a good book or watching a movie. This is one of my favorite parts about living in New England and being able to enjoy all four seasons. I enjoy it even more when the hot beverage is a cup of hot chocolate. I am an absolute chocoholic so there’s no surprise that my go to hot drink in the cold seasons is hot chocolate.

This Pumpkin Hot Chocolate is a great way to enjoy the best of both worlds. Hot chocolate and pumpkin. Bring this fall season to a whole other level with this warm, creamy and comforting Pumpkin Hot Chocolate. It is so chocolaty, made with real pumpkin puree, and all the spices that make up pumpkin spice. Make a cup of this creamy and rich Pumpkin Hot Chocolate to get cozy and warm with this season.

Ingredients needed to make Pumpkin Hot Chocolate:

• Coconut Milk– I like using unsweetened and add sweetness to my preference.
• Cacao Powder– Adds chocolate flavor while adding anti-oxidants to this pumpkin hot chocolate.
• Pumpkin Puree– Either homemade or store-bought.
• Maple Syrup– For sweetness.
• Spices– Cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
• Collagen Peptides– Makes pumpkin hot chocolate creamier and adds protein.

Equipment needed to make Pumpkin Hot Chocolate:

• Small Saucepan– To are up your milk.
• Blender– For blending all of the ingredients together.

How to make Pumpkin Hot Chocolate:

• Step 1– In a small sauce pan warm up coconut milk until it’s as warm or hot as you would like it to be. 
• Step 2– Pour warm milk into blender along with all of the other ingredients. Blend for 30-40 seconds.
• Step 3– Serve pumpkin hot chocolate and top with coconut whipped cream and cinnamon sticks for garnish. Enjoy!

Tips and Substitutions:

1. Use homemade or store-bought pumpkin puree- You can use either kind of pumpkin puree for this recipe.
2. If using store-bought pumpkin puree– Make sure it is puree and not pumpkin pie filling.
3. Use any kind of preferred milk- Coconut milk makes for a creamy hot chocolate. However, you can use any preferred plant-based or dairy milk of choice.
4. Substitute for cacao powder- Use cocoa powder.
5. Substitute for maple syrup- Use honey.

How to serve Pumpkin Hot Chocolate:

• Topped with whipped cream– You can either use dairy or dairy-free whipped cream.
• Sprinkle of cinnamon or pumpkin spice– Adds a nice garnish and extra flavor.
• Sprinkle halloween or fall themed sprinkles– Use orange and black or orange, yellow, and brown sprinkles for a fun and themed pumpkin hot chocolate.
• Drizzle caramel sauce– Adds a nice sweetness.
• Mini marshmallows– Use regular marshmallows or vegan friendly ones.
• Drizzle melted chocolate– Drizzle it in a glass cup for a pretty presentation.
• Topped with chocolate chips or chocolate shavings– You can never have too much chocolate.
• Candy corn or candy pumpkins– Keeps it nice and festive.
• Cinnamon sticks– Makes for a nice garnish.

Pumpkin Hot Chocolate FAQ’s:

Why add Collagen Peptides to Hot Chocolate?

Collagen peptides are extremely healthy and have a number of benefits. They’re rich in protein, are great for your hair and skin, promotes joint and bone health, just to mention a few. Adding collagen peptides to your Pumpkin Hot Chocolate will transform it from a simple warm and comforting beverage, to one that is loaded with nutrients. Aside from boosting the nutrient value of your hot chocolate (or any other beverage for that matter), collagen peptides will also make it creamier.

is this Pumpkin Hot Chocolate vegan?

Because of the collagen peptides it is technically not vegan friendly. However, if you use vegan friendly collagen, then that would make this pumpkin hot chocolate vegan friendly.

Can this pumpkin hot chocolate be made for a crowd?

Yes. This recipe makes for 2 servings. You can double the recipe or make as much as you need for a crowd.

Can you add pumpkin spice to hot chocolate?

Yes. The combination of pumpkin spice and chocolate is actually amazing and one of the best flavor combos you will ever have.

Storing and Reheating:

Allow any leftover pumpkin hot chocolate to completely cool-off. Place your hot chocolate in an airtight container such as a mason jar. Keep your hot chocolate refrigerated for up to 3-5 days. Reheat by pouring back into a small saucepan and placing over stovetop. You can also reheat in the microwave.

Are you a pumpkin lover? You may also like these other pumpkin recipes:

• Pumpkin Cake Bars with Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Frosting
• Pumpkin Scones with Pumpkin Spice Glaze
• Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread
• Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Waffles
• Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

Like this Pumpkin Hot Chocolate Recipe? You may also like these other festive beverage recipes:

• Collagen Hot Chocolate
• Healthy Holiday Eggnog
• Vegan Eggnog
• Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

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Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

Warm, creamy and comforting Pumpkin Hot Chocolate. Made with coconut milk, pumpkin puree, cacao powder, maple syrup, pumpkin spice, and collagen peptides. Healthy, delicious and the perfect fall beverage. 

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 7 minutes

Servings 2 servings

Calories 274 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
• 2 tbsp cacao powder
• 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1 scoop collagen peptides

Instructions

1. In a small sauce pan warm up coconut milk until it's as warm or hot as you would like it to be.

2. Pour warm milk into blender along with all of the other ingredients. Blend for 30-40 seconds.

3. Serve pumpkin hot chocolate and top with coconut whipped cream and cinnamon sticks for garnish. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Tips and Substitutions:

1. Use homemade or store-bought pumpkin puree- You can use either kind of pumpkin puree for this recipe.
2. If using store-bought pumpkin puree– Make sure it is puree and not pumpkin pie filling.
3. Use any kind of preferred milk- Coconut milk makes for a creamy hot chocolate. However, you can use any preferred plant-based or dairy milk of choice.
4. Substitute for cacao powder- Use cocoa powder.
5. Substitute for maple syrup- Use honey.

Nutrition Facts

Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

Amount per Serving

Calories

274

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

14

g

22

%

Saturated Fat

 

14

g

88

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

0.04

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

0.3

g

Sodium

 

174

mg

8

%

Potassium

 

211

mg

6

%

Carbohydrates

 

33

g

11

%

Fiber

 

3

g

13

%

Sugar

 

19

g

21

%

Protein

 

2

g

4

%

Vitamin A

 

4768

IU

95

%

Vitamin C

 

1

mg

1

%

Calcium

 

53

mg

5

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Number of total servings in estimated. Actual number of servings may vary depending on your own personal preference in portion sizes.

**Nutritional values shown are general guidelines for 1 serving using the ingredients listed above. These numbers do not reflect and may vary depending on substitutions, additions and/or different brands and/or other ingredients that may be used. 

**Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links and sponsored content. All the opinions are my own and I only recommend products I use in my own home with my own family. 

*Recipe, post, and pictures updated as of 9/22/19