Pumpkin Spiced Hot Chocolate (Single Serve)
This single-serve pumpkin spiced hot chocolate recipe is packed with your favorite fall flavors. Pumpkin spice, cocoa, and maple syrup create a rich and creamy hug in a mug. Cozy up with this delicious hot cocoa and savor the seaon.
Sometimes, especially during cooler evenings, I crave something chocolatey and spicy but not too sweet of that makes sense. That’s when this single serve hot chocolate recipe comes in handy. Make sure to check out my popular hot cacao drink for a classic rich hot chocolate as well.
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Pumpkin Spiced Hot Chocolate
Ingredients Â
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp cocoa Dutch processed
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Pumpkin spice
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
InstructionsÂ
- In a saucepan, combine milk over medium heat. Heat the mixture until it's hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.1 cup whole milk
- Gradually whisk in cocoa powder and pumpkin spice ingredients. Continue to whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.1 tbsp cocoa, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/8 tsp ground cloves, 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg, 1 pinch salt
- Remove the saucepan from the stove and add the maple syrup and vanilla extract, adjusting the sweetness to your preference. Stir well using a whisk or froth it up using a milk frother or blender to incorporate the syrup into the hot chocolate and create a rich creamy texture.1 tbsp maple syrup, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Pour the pumpkin spiced hot chocolate into a large mug. Top with a dollop of whipped cream or garnish with a light dusting of ground cinnamon.
Notes
Nutrition
Ingredients and substitutions
- Pumpkin spice – Use your favorite pumpkin spice powder or make your own using this Christmas spice mix recipe.
- Cocoa – Dutch-processed cocoa or raw cacao creates a rich taste and color to this drinking chocolate.
- Milk – Whole milk works best but you can also opt for a lower fat alternative including dairy-free versions.
- Maple syrup – You can also use honey, agave syrup, stevia, or sugar to sweeten the hot chocolate.
- Vanilla – Vanilla extract gives this hot chocolate extra richness. You can also use vanilla syrup.
My top 3 hot chocolate tips
Simmer, don’t boil: Heat the mixture gently over medium heat. Avoid boiling, as it can cause the milk to curdle.
Serving: Serve the hot chocolate with a dollop of whipped cream or mascarpone cream. Add a chocolate sauce drizzle for some extra indulgence.
Hot chocolate mix: Create an instant pumpkin spice hot chocolate powder by substituting the maple sugar with 1 tbsp of brown or white sugar and the milk with 1/3 of milk powder.
