This pumpkin spice hot chocolate is rich, creamy, and made with real semi sweet chocolate chips instead of cocoa powder. Warm milk simmers with pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and a full blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves before the chocolate melts in for a smooth, glossy finish.
It comes together in one saucepan in about 10 minutes.
I make this on the coldest afternoons here on the farm, when a mug of something warm and chocolatey is exactly what the day calls for.
Using real chocolate chips instead of cocoa powder means there is no clumping and no gritty texture, just a silky, rich hot chocolate every time.
Top it with mini marshmallows or whipped cream and it feels like the coziest part of fall in a mug.
If you are looking for more pumpkin recipes you might also enjoy my Pumpkin Apple Baked Oatmeal with Streusel Topping, this Trader Joe's Copycat Pumpkin Butter, my Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie Smoothie, this Dunkin Copycat Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, or my Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Pancakes recipes.
You can find all of my pumpkin recipes here: Gluten Free Pumpkin Recipes
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Why Real Chocolate Chips Instead Of Cocoa Powder
This recipe uses melted semi sweet chocolate chips instead of cocoa powder, which gives you a smooth, glossy hot chocolate with no clumping. Cocoa powder can clump when it hits pumpkin puree, but melted chocolate chips blend in easily for a silky finish every time.
Ways To Customize Your Hot Chocolate
- Swap the milk for almond or oat milk for a dairy free version
- Add a splash of brewed coffee for a mocha twist
- Use white chocolate chips instead of semi sweet for a sweeter, lighter cup
- Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon along with the marshmallows or whipped cream
Substitutions
- Pumpkin Pie Spice - instead of adding the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and cloves you can add 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
- Whipped Cream - top with whipped cream instead of miniature marshmallows
Storage
If you are making this ahead of time or don't have time to drink it after you make it you can store it in a sealed jar or bottle in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat pour into a small saucepan and using medium heat warm until at your desired temperature.
You can also reheat in the microwave in a microwave safe container for 1-2 minutes in 30 second intervals.
Top Tip
Keep whisking constantly once the chocolate chips go in. Since they're melting right in the simmering milk mixture, steady whisking is what keeps them from sticking to the bottom of the pan and gives you that smooth, glossy sheen in the full 3 to 4 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pumpkin puree is simply pumpkin without any added ingredients. Pumpkin pie filling has added spices and is usually sweetened.
Pumpkin is high in fiber and has potassium, iron and beta carotene. It is a healthy addition to fall recipes.
Pumpkin spice or pumpkin pie spice is a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and cloves. It is used in many recipes to give pumpkin more flavor.
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Easy Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This pumpkin spice hot chocolate gets its rich, glossy texture from real semi sweet chocolate chips, not cocoa powder. Warm milk, pumpkin puree, and a full blend of fall spices make this a cozy stovetop drink ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Milk
- 2 Tbsp Pumpkin Puree
- 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
- ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Ground Ginger
- ⅛ tsp Ground Nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp Allspice
- ⅛ tsp Ground Cloves
- ⅛ tsp Sea Salt
- ½ cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
Miniature Marshmallows
Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium heat add the milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, cloves and sea salt. Stir to combine.
Let the mixture come to a simmer and then add the semi sweet chocolate chips. Whisk until the chocolate chips are melted and the mixture has a glossy sheen, about 3-4 minutes.
Pour into a mug and enjoy with miniature marshmallows or whipped cream on top.
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- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
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Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate Ingredients
Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium heat add the milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, cloves and sea salt. Stir to combine.
Let the mixture come to a simmer and then add the semi sweet chocolate chips. Whisk until the chocolate chips are melted and the mixture has a glossy sheen, about 3-4 minutes.
Pour into a mug and enjoy with miniature marshmallows or whipped cream on top.
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