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Close-up of vegan pumpkin hot chocolate in a glass mug topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, with pumpkins and dark chocolate pieces in the background.

Vegan Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

Katie
This Pumpkin Hot Chocolate is a rich, creamy hot drink made with real pumpkin purée and a naturally sweet maple-cacao base. It’s smooth, warm, and topped with vegan whipped cream for an easy homemade hot chocolate on cold days—Vegan, dairy-free, refined-sugar-free, gluten-free, made only with plant-based ingredients, and perfect for pumpkin lovers.
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Drinks
Servings 2 people

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups plant-based milk oat milk preferred
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons cacao powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ vanilla bean seeds scraped, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegan whipped cream for topping

Instructions
 

  • Add the plant-based milk, pumpkin purée, maple syrup, cacao powder, sea salt, and vanilla to a small saucepan.
  • Heat over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until the mixture is smooth, steamy, and heated through. Avoid letting it boil.
  • Taste and adjust the sweetness if desired.
  • Divide between two mugs and top generously with vegan whipped cream.
  • Serve warm and enjoy.
Keyword Easy, fall recipes, halloween
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