It is finally October!! I have been waiting for this for a few weeks now. As soon as the temperatures started to cool, I was in the mood for pumpkin. But I didn’t want to share it with you until October hit. In my head September is reserved for apples. So not only am I giving you pumpkin today, but it is also #ChocolateParty time!
This is a fun group to be a part of. The first Monday of the month we share a chocolate recipe that incorporates a themed ingredient, this month pumpkin, last month apples. Want to join? Check out all the info here!
So to kick off the pumpkin season I made hot chocolate. I will admit I was a little skeptical about this recipe. I love chocolate and pumpkin together, but in a drink I wasn’t sure how it would be. Well….it was amazing! I seriously could not get enough of it! The pumpkin is definitely present, but it is in the background. The cinnamon with the chocolate is just so soothing, and perfect for a hot drink.
I made this when my 7 year old (the other pumpkin fan in the family), was at school. I did save him a glass for when he got home. I didn’t tell him what it was, just hot chocolate. He took one sip, got a big smile on his face, and said “Pumpkin Hot Chocolate!” He loved it, and drank all of it. Which for him is impressive, I usually make him just a small glass, and he doesn’t finish it. So this is a must make this fall!
Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
Creamy, and perfect for fall. Pumpkin and cinnamon with a traditional hot chocolate.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk, (I used skim)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 2 oz semi-sweet chocolate, , chopped
- 2 Tbls brown sugar
- Whipped cream or marshmallows for garnish
Instructions
- Heat milk in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the pumpkin, seasonings, and sugar, whisk until smooth.
- Add chocolate, and heat until it is melted 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Once all the chocolate is melted, pour through a fine mesh strainer to remove any lumps.
- Garnish with whipped cream or marshmallows to serve.
Nutrition Information
Yield
2Serving Size
2 ServingsAmount Per Serving Calories 319Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 22mgSodium 138mgCarbohydrates 43gFiber 4gSugar 23gProtein 11g
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Erin @ Texanering Baking says
Hey, you’re just like me! I also waited until today to post pumpkin. September = apples! And this looks great but you should try pumpkin white hot chocolate. Amazing!
Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray says
So perfect for fall!! Love it. 🙂
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says
This is so interesting! Never would´ve thought it worked. Wonderful recipe to try.
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
So creative and delicious! Yay for pumpkin season!
Suzanne says
Love this idea Erin, I must try it out.
Joan@Chocolateandmore says
Now that I’m a pumpkin convert I can’t wait to give this a try! Pinned and stumbled!
Tracey says
What a neat idea, a great twist on traditional hot chocolate! I definitely need to give it a try this winter.
Rachel Cooks says
Mmmmm….I could drink this every day of the year.
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love this hot chocolate, Erin! A perfect use of pumpkin and chocolate!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
Pumpkin hot chocolate??? OMG. This is incredible!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Oh, can’t wait to try this!
Patty says
Now I know what I’m doing with my extra pumpkin puree! Thanks, I love this pumpkin hot chocolate drink, wonderfully delicious idea 😉
Liz says
Mmmmmm….I certainly wouldn’t refuse one of these! What a yummy drink for the Chocolate Party!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
can you believe my daughter doesn’t like hot chocolate? I don’t know how is that even possible since she’s my daughter!?!
But, on the bright side, more for me. I love how you turned this month theme into a delectable drink, perfect in the morning as well as in the evening.
Anne@FromMySweetHeart says
Erin….what a fabulous idea to put the challenge ingredients into a drink! I think I would love this much more than my pumpkin lattes! : )
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
How creative! I can’t wait for the weather to cool down a bit so I can slurp on this while curled up on the couch with a good book.
Valerie says
I’m shivering at the computer (refusing to turn on the heat yet), this hot chocolate is calling out to me! 😀
Stephanie @ Macaroni and Cheesecake says
I am so in love with this idea!!!
Ramona says
I am really loving all these pumpkin chocolate recipes. This is awesome… perfect for the cold weather we’re headed for soon. 🙂
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
What a perfect combination of flavors! Once the weather here in the Bay Area cools down, this will be the perfect drink. Delish!
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
Oh my gosh, I’ve been drooling over this cup of hot, frothy deliciousness ever since you posted the teaser photo on Facebook. This sounds so good – the perfect hot drink for the cool days and nights ahead.
Lemons and Anchovies says
Can’t wait to make this when the weather cools down a bit. It was 100 degrees yesterday–that’s October in SF bay area!
Elizabeth @Food Ramblings says
the perfect fall drink 🙂
Melissa @ Bless This Mess says
This is perfect! Now if only it would get cold and then I’d want to make some.
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
Pretty sure I need this in my life tonight 🙂