Spiced Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

Name: Spiced Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Home cooking
Ingredients: Milk 2.5% — 250 ml; Pumpkin — 70 g; Cocoa powder — 8 g; Sugar — 12 g; Cinnamon — 1 g; Nutmeg — 1 g

A warm, velvety hot chocolate infused with pumpkin purée, cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg. Rich and smooth in flavor.

Time: 15 min
Serving: 227 kcal
Ingredients: ≈ $0.43
Protein: 10 g

Meat-free Sweet Quick Kid-friendly

Ingredients

1 Milk 2.5%pack 930 ml ≈ $0.88 250 ml
2 Pumpkinpack 1 kg ≈ $2.80 70 g
3 Cocoa powder 8 g
4 Sugar 12 g
5 Cinnamon 1 g
6 Nutmeg 1 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

Cut pumpkin² into small cubes, cover with some milk¹, and simmer for 8–10 minutes until tender.
Blend the pumpkin² and milk¹ until completely smooth.
Add the remaining milk¹, cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Heat gently over low heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly—do not let it boil.
Pour into a mug and serve hot.

Tips

Why it works: Cut the pumpkin into small cubes so it cooks evenly in 8–10 minutes and doesn't burn on the bottom of the pot. If you cut it large, it stays raw inside.
Substitutions: Replace the sugar with brown sugar 1:1 for a caramel flavor. Instead of nutmeg, add a pinch of cardamom. The aroma is similar but brighter.
Common mistakes: If the drink is too thin, the pumpkin was overcooked or you added too much milk. Check the consistency after blending. The puree should be thick.
Storing and reheating: Keep in the fridge for no more than 2 days. Reheat in a water bath, adding 20 ml of milk so it doesn't thicken. Don't freeze, the pumpkin flavor will spoil.
Serve with: Serve with toasted nuts or croutons for a crunchy contrast. Good with tea after lunch or as a dessert on a festive table.

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Nutrition

Per serving and share of 2000 kcal

Calories	227 kcal	11%
Protein	10 g	13%
Fat	8 g	11%
Carbs	30 g	12%
Per 100 g	66 kcal

Cost

≈ $0.43per serving

Average supermarket prices, BLS (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics), October 2026. Your store will differ: products come in packs and each chain sets its own prices. The priciest item here is milk 2.5%.

You will need

Stove, Blender

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