Chocolaty Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

Name: Chocolaty Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: World Cuisine
Ingredients: ⅓ cup water; 2 tablespoons Pumpkin Syrup (here); 2 tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder (Dutch-processed may be substituted); 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 ounce semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped (I prefer 54–72 percent cacao); 3/4 cup milk or half-and-half (to keep recipe vegan, use almond, soy, or coconut milk); Marshmallows or whipped cream, optional, for garnishing; Chocolate shavings, optional, for garnishing; Pinch pumpkin pie spice, optional, for garnishing

4 steps

Prep:5min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:18:01 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories421.9 kcal (21%)

Total Fat14.7 g (21%)

Carbs74.6 g (29%)

Sugars62.4 g (69%)

Protein10.3 g (21%)

Sodium64.3 mg (3%)

Fiber5.1 g (18%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

1 servings

⅓ cupwater

2 tablespoonsPumpkin Syrup

2 tablespoonscocoa powder

unsweetened natural, Dutch-processed may be substituted

2 tablespoonsgranulated sugar

1 ouncesemi-sweet chocolate

or dark, chopped, I prefer 54-72 percent cacao

¾ cupmilk

or half-and-half, to keep recipe vegan, use almond, soy, or coconut milk

Marshmallows

or whipped cream, optional, for garnishing

Chocolate shavings

optional, for garnishing

pumpkin pie spice

optional, for garnishing

Instructions

Step 1

Combine water, pumpkin syrup, cocoa powder, sugar, and chocolate in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat to melt and dissolve ingredients, whisking constantly.

Step 2

As soon as mixture has melted and is smooth and just begins to boil, slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly.

Step 3

Heat for another 30 to 60 seconds, or long enough to be nicely warmed through, without boiling; whisk nearly constantly.

Step 4

Pour into a mug, garnish as desired, and serve immediately.