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