Happy Thirsty Thursday everyone! I am going to go ahead and shock you all and post something that is actually devoid of alchohal (although feel free to add some!)
Today, with my partner Pacific Foods, I present to you (druummmmm roooolllll please!) Pumpkin Hazelnut Hot Chocolate!!! It is actually bordering on sweltering here in New York, but at home in Seattle it is gusty and gray and the perfect weather to start cuddling up with a cozy cup of chocolatey goodness like this. 
I would say that Pumpkin and chocolate have long been a favorite combo of mine, and despite the fact that they seem an unlikely pairing, they are actually brilliant together.
The earthiness of the pumpkin just brings out the flavor of the chocolate. And in this case I used Pacific Foods Chocolate Hazelnut Non Dairy Milk, so you have the sweet nuttiness of the hazelnut as well. And bonus for many of us- NON DAIRY!!! But still totally decadent and sweet and delicious and VERY worthy of a spot in your fall season.
I feel like this would be perfect for a brunch or even as an after dinner treat. Also great for Halloween, or maybe Thanksgiving morning (I know I am pushing out a few months here- but gotta think ahead!) Other delectable ways that pumpkin and chocolate go together are in this Chocolate Pumpkin Coconut Bread, Chocolate Pumpkin Pie and Chocolate Pumpkin Fudge Brownies. 
Recipe: Pumpkin Hazelnut Hot Chocolate- dairy free
Ingredients
- 3 cups Pacific Foods All Natural chocolate hazelnut non dairy beverage
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut cream (this comes in a can)
- ¼ cup agave
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup coconut whipped cream
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan combine the chocolate hazelnut beverage, the canned coconut cream, agave, pumpkin puree, cocoa and spices. Whisk vigorously until everything has melted together and is smooth. Simmer for about 5 minutes until hot and slightly thickened.
- Top each serving with whipped coconut cream and a dash of cinnamon.
Preparation time: 5 minute(s)
Cooking time: 7 minute(s)
Number of servings (yield): 4
Okay, um, YES PLEASE!!!!
Yum!
I love hot chocolate! the addition of pumpkin puree is new to me! Have to try this one soon!
uh, YUM! this is totally showing up in my fall rotation!
OMG YES! This is gorgeous and sounds so good!!!
I so want to curl up with a big mug of this. Perfection!
What is the nutritional Value? esp. carbs.
loved the recipe – was a great way to warm up after a walk in the cold rain.