Cozy Hot Chocolate jazzed up with the seasonal flavors of sweet pumpkin spice and tart cranberries
Y’all know hot coffee is my beverage of choice, but I can’t realistically drink it all the time and be able to sleep well. If I had it my way, I would drink at least 5 cups a day but that wouldn’t be good for many reasons which I won’t say on this blog.So what other cozy beverage do I drink that keeps me alert during late night studies without the caffeine???
Cranberry Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate may sound strange, but is in-fact a dreamy combo!!!
You all know how to make hot chocolate so I wouldn’t wanna just put a random hot chocolate recipe on the blog, but a new and improved fall-inspired hot chocolate that will make you addicted and all warm and fuzzy inside. But hey, don’t worry, it’s pretty dang healthy for ya too, so if your like me, you can make two batches a day for yourself and not feel bad!
Also shout out to Trader Joe’s for selling sugar pie pumpkins for only $1.99 and just being awesome in general.
Cranberry Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate {Vegan + Paleo}
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2.5 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 cups unsweetened almond milk or other milk
Instructions
- Put Cranberries in a sauce pan over medium-high heat until cranberries "pop" and form a sauce (about 5-10 minutes)
- Add in pumpkin, maple syrup, pie spice and cocoa powder to cranberries, reduce heat to medium for 5 minutes and stir
- Add almond milk to sauce pan and stir well. Keep on medium heat for about 5-8 more minutes, or until mixture is combined well and heated through
- Divide hot chocolate among 2-3 mugs and top with whipped cream, if desired
Want more Fall Beverage Recipes?
Sweet Potato Spice Frozen Latte
- What’s your Fall beverage of choice?
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Interesting combo sounds so good! Thanks for joining us for Meatless Monday today have a great week
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Veggie Tortilla Soup & Healthy Tortilla Chips
Yum!! This sounds like such a delicious combination! I’ve never thought to add cranberries to hot chocolate; I must try it!
Haley recently posted…Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter
Wow, so many yummy goodies in this hot chocolate. Can’t wait to try it 🙂
This looks super delicious! Is the texture thick or light?
Dani @ Dani California Cooks recently posted…Pumpkin Morning Glory Muffins (gluten free)
thank you! It’s nice and thick, but if you want it lighter you could use less pumpkin 🙂
Thank you! I agree 🙂
Thank you! you must try it, it’s a great combo 🙂
Well this just wins in all categories of delish and creativity! YUM!
(Girl, I drink a pot of coffee a day…no shame!)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine recently posted…Slow Cooker Applesauce
thank you! coffee lovers unite! 🙂
Sounds perfect for the chilly weather! What a creative combo!
i know right? Its a great combo! 🙂
Mmmmm….this hot chocolate looks like it’s just poppin with flavor! Absolutely LOVE the cranberries! Pinning to try SOON! 🙂
Anna @ Sunny Side Ups recently posted…Paleo Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies
So creative Ms. Avocado! I love it! And who doesn’t love a nice hot cocoa during the cooler months- pinned for later :0. My brother in law will go nuts for this!!
Elizabeth Shaw recently posted…Comment on Smoked Firehouse Chili by EA-The Spicy RD
Oh my word this sounds AMAZING. I can never say no to hot chocolate. Loving this creation!
Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen recently posted…Zucchini Pumpkin Chai Muffins [with protein]
thank you! it is popping’ with flavor!!! Cranberries are the best! 🙂
thank you! hot cocoa is the best soul warmer 🙂
neither can i! Thank you! 🙂
thank you!
Bethany And Rachel recently posted…Cranberry Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate {Vegan + Paleo}
I love these flavors, especially the cranberry! I also love your idea of having a few of these a day and not feeling bad. I could really get into that.
Gin recently posted…Vegan Cauliflower Alfredo
thank you! Cranberry anything is amazing! I have been making a pot of this everyday, its soon good 🙂
ooo, i have a small bag of cranberries left over from last week and trying to decide what to do with them! this is the perfect option 🙂
Beverley @ sweaty&fit recently posted…Dorm Room Workout (Only a Small Space Required!)
Ha! TAKE THAT Starbucks!!!! You totally one-upped them with the cranberry addition!
GiGi Eats recently posted…What A Hunky Flower!
yes! so much better than starbucks! thanks so much 🙂
heck yea! The best way to eat cranberries 🙂
YUM! A drink and a dessert in one, me likey! What a great way to eat healthier while still enjoy great flavors!
thank you! I love healthy dessert drinks 🙂
So many people DISS cranberries and I’m all, “what did they ever do to you?” I for one, LOVE cranberries. I also love pumpkin flavors so I pretty much think this creation you have is #1/gold star/award winning/fall perfection!!!
Chrissa – Physical Kitchness recently posted…Low-Impact Total Body Tone
cranberries are freakin’ awesome! thank you so much! 🙂
Now that the weather is cooling down I am reaching for all things warming! This looks like the perfect indulgence.
Totally with you on drinking hot chocolate while late-night studying! And of course I can never have enough pumpkin!!
Megan recently posted…Life Things: My first FNCE!
hot chocolate makes studying much more effective 🙂
Thank you! It warms the heart 🙂
Love this combo! Pinning and trying this weekend!
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet recently posted…Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza
thank you, its a tasty combo! Let me know how it goes 🙂