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Indulge in the decadent flavors of fall with Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate—a rich blend of chocolate and pumpkin that’s sure to be a family favorite. Simply toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker for a hassle-free treat. Enhanced with the warm embrace of seasonal spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove, it’s the perfect way to cozy up on chilly days.
Pumpkin spice makes everything better in the fall whether it’s a Pumpkin Spice Waffles, a Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte, or surprisingly even a Pumpkin Spice Margarita.
What I Love About This Recipe
- Family Favorite: This drink has become a cherished family favorite, embraced for its comforting blend of rich hot chocolate and the warm, aromatic Pumpkin Pie Spice.
- Easy to Make: Making it is a breeze—just toss all the ingredients into a slow cooker for a hassle-free and delicious seasonal treat.
- Comfort in a Mug: It combines the rich and comforting flavors of Hot Chocolate with the warm, aromatic spices of pumpkin spice. This creates a beverage that feels like a cozy hug on a chilly day.
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
- Add all the ingredients. Combine the ingredients in your slow cooker, whisking them together to ensure the spices are thoroughly blended.
- Cook. Set the heat to low and allow it to cook for 3 1/2 hours. For a shorter cook time of 1 1/2 to 2 hours set it to low. Remember to stir the mixture occasionally, especially in the initial stages of cooking.
Recipe Variations
- Add Toppings: Top your drink with some marshmallows (although don’t put them in your slow cooker because they’ll melt). You can also add some Homemade Whipped Cream.
Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate Recipe
Savor the luxurious tastes of autumn with Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate—a decadent fusion of chocolate and pumpkin destined to become a family delight. Easily create this treat by placing all the ingredients into your slow cooker for a stress-free indulgence.
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Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 508kcal
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 24 ounces Chocolate Chips
- 1/3 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1 gallon Whole Milk
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients. Combine the ingredients in your slow cooker, whisking them together to ensure the spices are thoroughly blended.
- Cook. Set the heat to low and allow it to cook for 3 1/2 hours, or opt for a shorter cook time of 1 1/2 to 2 hours on low. Remember to stir the mixture occasionally, especially in the initial stages of cooking.
Notes
Add Toppings: Top your drink with some marshmallows (although don’t put them in your slow cooker because they’ll melt) or some Homemade Whipped Cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 1698IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 430mg | Iron: 1mg
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This recipe was originally published on September 9th, 2020 and updated in November 2023.
This is perfect for fall! I’d never made hot chocolate in the slow cooker and it was so easy! A bonus is the house smelled amazing!
Emily, thank you for sharing! I love that your home smelled amazing too!
I loved everything about this pumpkin hot chocolate. It’s literally delicious. We’ll be having this often, thank you!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the pumpkin hot chocolate! Cheers!
This is fall in a cup! The pumpkin adds so much flavor to this hot chocolate. I loved it!
Happy to hear you loved this! Thanks, Jamie!
So goood! Dessert in a mug 🙂 Thanks for sharing this idea.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this! Thanks, Irena!
Great recipe – super interesting flavors and a perfect way to make the hot chocolate taste a little more like fall 🙂 will definitely be making it again!
I am all about the pumpkin recipes at the moment and this hot chocolate looks amazing.
Thanks, Dannii! I tend to have a huge pumpkin obsession around this time of year myself.
Thank you for this fun recipe! Until now, I’ve never actually made a hot beverage recipe in our slow cooker. Super easy and fun. And your idea to surround the cooker with toppings makes such a special fall treat.
Thanks, Megan! I’m glad you love it.
I hadn’t thought of pumpkin flavored hot chocolate. It was soooo good!!!!
Thanks, Mindee! I’m so glad you loved it.
The perfect variation for fall! THIS is the kinda pumpkin spice drink I want to drink, not the fake stuff from coffee shops!
Oh, I agree Gina! I’m a purist and think homemade versions always taste better. Thanks!
Yummy! This hot chocolate sounds so delicious and I love this combination! My kiddos are going to love this. Excited to make this for the weekend!
Yay, I hope they love it!
I love making hot chocolate this way in the fall and winter on the weekends! I had never thought about adding pumpkin. What a great treat!
Thank you, Angela!
This is fall in a cup! And hey, the addition of pumpkin makes it basically a salad, right? Please?
Totally makes it a salad! Practically zero calories…ha!
Amazing! I have never had hot chocolate with pumpkin but the combo sounds amazing
I was surprised how much I like it!
This is the perfect fall drink to warm up with on a cold day.
I couldn’t agree more!
I love pumpkin everything. This recipe gives me all the Fall feels!
Same! I just can’t get enough pumpkin