This pumpkin spice hot chocolate recipe is the perfect vegan style autumnal drink, that is simple, quick and incredibly tasty.
If there is one must have drink that you should make this fall then I would highly recommend this pumpkin spice hot chocolate. It’s everything that you ever wished for during the colder months – rich, tasty and comforting. The type of drink that makes you want to curl up by the fireplace with a good book, while sipping on this vegan good stuff.
As soon as it’s fall I pretty much roll out the all of those recipes that we associate with the cooler months. I’m talking about those stews, soups and hot drinks. Kiss goodbye to salads, ice cream and smoothies and say hello to those recipes that are so heart warming.
One my favourite beverage recipes has to be this pumpkin spice hot chocolate. Having made a batch of this several times now I soon realised just how much it reminded of Jamaican chocolate tea. Only Jamaican chocolate doesn’t include pumpkin puree and is made with a raw chocolate stick/ball which forms on unique oily topping.
Nevertheless, if you like pumpkin and spice then this recipe is what you need in you life.
Ingredients you will need
- Pumpkin puree
- Cacao powder
- Almond milk (another plant based works too)
- Pumpkin spice mix (listed below)
- Vanilla
- Low GI sweetener of your choice (coconut sugar, maple syrup, agave)
Pumpkin spice mix recipe
You will need to make your own pumpkin spice mix in order to complete the recipe. Thankfully the ingredients needed to make the mix are highly obtainable. The recipe makes just enough to cover the entire batch with maybe 1/8 tsp left over to sprinkle on top of the hot chocolate.
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp of ginger
- 1/8 tsp of cloves
Simply mix the above together by hand or using a spice grinder and job done!!
How to make pumpkin spice hot chocolate
- In a small saucepan on medium heat pour in the almond milk.
- Grab a whisk and proceed to stir in the pumpkin puree, cacao powder, pumpkin spice, vanilla and sweetener bring to the boil while stilling stirring the content until it is evenly combined.
- Reduce the heat to medium/low and simmer for 5 minutes
- Serve accordingly
Notes and tips
- If you would like to top the chocolate with some vegan whipped cream. I like to follow this tutorial guide
- As previously stated the pumpkin spice mix is enough to cover the recipe to hand. If you would like to make large or multiple batches of hot chocolate, double or triple the quantity to suit.
- Feel free to turn this recipe into a dry mix by combining the cacao powder with the pumpkin spice mix and granulated sweetener if using. By doing so you will already have the majority of the recipe prepared with only a few steps outstanding.
- Any leftover pumpkin puree can be frozen in small batches/containers and used another time.
- Feel free to use any plant based milk that you want to use.
Frequently asked questions
How many people does this recipe serve
It depends on the size of the cups – 2-3 large cups or up to 4 small cups.
Is this recipe gluten free aswell as vegan
Yup, no gluten is in the recipe
Can I make this hot chocolate using my crock pot instead
Yes, you can!! But I would suggest doubling the recipe for this method. Add all of the listed ingredients to your crockpot/slow cooker and cook on low for 1 1/2 hours -2 hours. Use a ladle to serve in cups.
More vegan pumpkin recipes you may like
Guyanese pumpkin pone (pumpkin pudding)
Vegan pumpkin spice hot chocolate
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 125ml
- 3 tbsp cacao powder
- 3 cups almond milk 600ml(another plant based works too)
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice mix listed in post above
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Low GI sweetener of your choice to taste coconut sugar, maple syrup, agave
- Optional vegan whipped cream see notes, for link
Instructions
- In a small saucepan on medium heat pour in the almond milk.
- Grab a whisk and proceed to stir in the pumpkin puree, cacao powder, pumpkin spice, vanilla and sweetener bring to the boil while stilling stirring the content until it is evenly combined.
- Reduce the heat to medium/low and simmer for 5 minutes
- Serve accordingly
Notes
- If you would like to top the chocolate with some vegan whipped cream. I like to follow this tutorial guide .
- As previously stated the pumpkin spice mix is enough to cover the recipe to hand. If you would like to make a larger or multiple batches of hot chocolate, double or triple the quantity to suit.
- Feel free to turn this recipe into a dry mix by combining the cacao powder with the pumpkin spice mix and granulated sweetener if using. By doing so you will already have the majority of the recipe prepared with only a few steps outstanding.
- Any leftover pumpkin puree can be frozen in small batches/containers and used another time.
- Feel free to use any plant based milk that you want to use.
Nutrition
It looks delicious!
Thank you
Loved the pumpkin spice in this! Such a great treat for this time of year!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Krissy.
I’m a huge pumpkin fan so I will be making this ASAP!! Thank you for sharing!
You are very welcome Beth
This looks and sounds completely wonderful! Perfect throughout Fall & Winter, so warm and comforting.
Definitely! I could drink it all year if possible.
This looks like a lovely hot cocoa for fall!! Yum! I love all the pumpkin things!
Thanks Josi
Such a delicious drink for autumn! This hot chocolate sounds absolutely wonderful with the homemade pumpkin spice mix.
Thank you Tara