Pumpkin Hot Cocoa

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

5 from 1 Rating

Diets: Dairy Free • Egg Free • Gluten Free • Keto • Low Carb • Low Fat • Nut Free • Sugar Free • Vegetarian

THM Fuel: THM FP • THM S

Prep Time: 3

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 8

Servings: servings

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)

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

Calories: 90kcalCarbs: 9gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSodium: 168mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gSugar Alcohols: 2g