Name: Pumpkin Spice Hot Cocoa (or Mocha or Latte)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup); 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (found in baking aisle of most stores); 3/4 cup milk (warmed); 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder (or cacao (I personally love Hershey's Special Dark, which can be found at most stores)); whipped cream (optional (see link below for recipe))

Just in case you aren’t feeling the spirit of autumn yet here’s one more reason to get you in the mood. Every year there’s lots of talk about Starbuck’s famed “Pumpkin Spice Latte,” but why leave the kids out of all the fun? I don’t know about you, but my children have not graduated to lattes quite yet, which is why I came up with this “Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate” drink for them instead. And since it has cocoa in it you can easily add a shot of espresso to turn it into an adult “Pumpkin Spice Mocha” (or Latte) as well…which means there is something for everyone. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Spice Hot Cocoa (or Mocha or Latte)
5 from 6 votes

Course: Smoothies & Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: hot drinks, kid approved drink

Dietary Restriction: Egg Free, Gluten Free, Peanut/Tree-Nut Free, Vegetarian

Category: Holiday Dishes

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings (Adjust to suit): 1 cup

Calories: 136 kcal

Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate from 100 Days of Real Food

Ingredients

Hot Cocoa Version:

1 teaspoon honey, or maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, found in baking aisle of most stores
3/4 cup milk, warmed
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder, or cacao (I personally love Hershey's Special Dark, which can be found at most stores)
whipped cream, optional (see link below for recipe)

Instructions

Mix together the honey, spice, and cacao or cocoa (if using).
Add hot milk (and espresso if using).
Top with optional homemade whipped cream and a dash of pumpkin spice or cinnamon,we prefer fresh. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.

Nutrition Facts

Pumpkin Spice Hot Cocoa (or Mocha or Latte)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 136 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6g 9%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 18mg 6%

Sodium 79mg 3%

Potassium 242mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 15g 5%

Sugars 15g

Protein 6g 12%

Vitamin A 5.9%

Calcium 20.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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“Pumpkin Spice” Hot Chocolate (or Mocha or Latte)