Description

Warm up with this indulgent Pumpkin Nutella Hot Chocolate, a cozy blend of chocolate and pumpkin that’s perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
1/2 cup pumpkin puree (pure, not pie filling)
1/2 cup Nutella
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
Whipped cream (optional for topping)
Cinnamon or cocoa powder (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, pour in the milk and warm it gently, stirring occasionally until steam begins to rise. Avoid boiling.
Whisk in the pumpkin puree until fully combined with the warm milk.
Add generous spoonfuls of Nutella while whisking continuously until smooth and creamy.
Incorporate unsweetened cocoa powder into the mixture until there are no lumps remaining.
Pour in vanilla extract and stir well to combine.
Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs, top with whipped cream if desired, and sprinkle with cinnamon or cocoa powder before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 31g
Sodium: 112mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: - For a richer flavor, use whole milk or heavy cream as your base. - Feel free to customize your hot chocolate with toppings like crushed graham crackers or additional spices like nutmeg. - This drink can easily be made vegan by substituting dairy milk with plant-based alternatives and ensuring Nutella is dairy-free or using a vegan chocolate hazelnut spread.