Pumpkin spice hot chocolate combines all the rich, chocolatey deliciousness of classic hot cocoa mix with the cozy fall flavor of pumpkin spice. Made with three simple ingredients, it’s ready in about five minutes and has way less sugar than drive-thru drinks!

Love pumpkin spice? Try our homemade pumpkin spice latte, too.

Pumpkin spice hot chocolate in a glass mug topped with whipped cream.

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Most people reserve hot chocolate for December and the super cold winter months, but we drink it all year long! In fact, we drink it almost every night. However, we love pumpkin spice as much as the next person. So, in the fall, we enjoy the best of both worlds with this low-sugar hot chocolate with pumpkin spice! Our kids love it as we do, and it makes for fun family movie night treats or just a tasty way to wind down at the end of a long day.

Ingredients and Notes

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Labeled ingredients for pumpkin spice hot chocolate on a white marble countertop.

Milk – We prefer whole milk for the richest flavor and creamiest consistency, but any regular or non-dairy milk will work.
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – Use regular or Dutch-processed cocoa. Dark cocoa powder or cacao powder may be used.
Pumpkin Spice Syrup – We use our homemade pumpkin spice syrup for a sweet, spiced flavor without any grittiness we get with plain pumpkin pie spice.

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

Combine. Heat the milk in a small pot over medium heat. Then, whisk in the cocoa powder.

Hot chocolate in a small metal saucepot.

2. Flavor. Whisk in the pumpkin spice syrup, and add more to taste.

Pumpkin spice hot chocolate in a glass mug surrounded by pumpkins and cinnamon sticks.

3. Enjoy! Pour the hot cocoa into a mug, add your favorite toppings, and sip away while it’s warm.

Topping Ideas and Serving Suggestions

We always top our pumpkin spice hot chocolate with a healthy dollop of whipped cream or a generous handful of marshmallows. You can never go wrong with a dash of pumpkin pie spice, chocolate shavings, chocolate syrup, or even caramel sauce, either!

Then, add a few no-bake pumpkin protein balls, a slice of easy pumpkin bread, or a baked pumpkin donut for an extra special treat.

Pumpkin pie spice sprinkled on whipped cream topped hot chocolate.

More Homemade Drinks

Cinnamon sticks and a vintage spoon beside a mug of pumpkin spice hot chocolate.

Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate Recipe

Sammi Ricke

Skip the drive-thru, and make this lightened-up pumpkin spice hot chocolate recipe using three ingredients in five minutes instead!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 3

Total Time 5

Course Drinks

Cuisine All American

Servings serving

Calories 77 kcal

Equipment

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1 Small Saucepan
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1 whisk

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup milk of choice
▢ 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
▢ 2 ½ -3 Tablespoons pumpkin spice syrup
▢ Optional Toppings: marshmallows, whipped cream, and/or pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

In a small soup pot over medium heat, add in the milk and unsweetened cocoa powder. Whisk together and heat until the mixture is hot and steam releases from the liquid. There is no need to simmer or bring to a boil.
1 cup milk of choice, 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Whisk in 2 ½ Tablespoons pumpkin spice syrup. Carefully taste and add more syrup, if desired.
2 ½ -3 Tablespoons pumpkin spice syrup
Pour the hot cocoa into a mug and garnish with marshmallows, whipped cream and/or pumpkin pie spice. Enjoy immediately!
Optional Toppings: marshmallows, whipped cream, and/or pumpkin pie spice

Notes

Ingredient Tips – Dark cocoa powder or cacao powder may be used. Whole milk will result in the creamiest hot chocolate but any milk will work in this recipe.

Calories calculated using unsweetened almond milk and no toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (entire recipe)Calories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 12.7gProtein: 1.1gFat: 2.5gSaturated Fat: 0gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 128.6mgPotassium: 15.3mgFiber: 1.2gSugar: 11.4gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 9.5mgIron: 0.1mg

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