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Pumpkin Hot Cocoa

Simple pumpkin and earthy pumpkin spice are the stars in this easy, creamy, comforting pumpkin hot cocoa recipe.

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsweetened plain almond or cashew milk
  • ¼ cup plain pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup (1 scoop) THM Chocolate Whey Protein Powder (optional but adds creaminess; Vanilla Bean or Cookies-n-Cream flavors work also)
  • ¼ cup Lakanto Classic or equivalent sweetener (more or less to taste)
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional; makes the recipe an S; adds creaminess and flavor)
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch mineral salt
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon maple flavoring (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a small to medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, pumpkin, protein powder, sweeteners, cocoa powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to prevent boiling over.
  3. Remove from heat. Add in the vanilla and maple flavoring.
  4. Serve with homemade marshmallows or top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Information

Calories 90kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 5g (8%) Sodium 168mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Sugar Alcohols 2g

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Calories 90kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 5g 8%
Sodium 168mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Sugar Alcohols 2g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.