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

6 Reviews / 5 Average

If you're a huge fan of the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte during the fall, then you'll love this much healthier homemade version. I love that now the kids can also enjoy this yummy drink since I've included a hot cocoa version for them, too!

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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)

6 Reviews / 5 Average

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Course: Holiday, Smoothies & Drinks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Egg Free, Gluten Free, Peanut/Tree Nut-Free, Vegetarian

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Servings: 1 cup

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Ingredients

Hot Cocoa Version:

1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup)
¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (found in baking aisle of most stores)
½ teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder (or cacao (I personally love Hershey's Special Dark, which can be found at most stores))
¾ cup milk (warmed)
whipped cream (optional (see link below for recipe))

Instructions

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

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*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 18mg6%

Sodium 79mg3%

Potassium 242mg7%

Carbohydrates 15g5%

Sugar 15g17%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 295IU6%

Calcium 207mg21%

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

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