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Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

Pumpkin Chocolate Tea

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A cozy twist on traditional hot chocolate, this Caribbean-style pumpkin chocolate tea blends pumpkin puree with warm spices and rich chocolate. Perfect for Thanksgiving or a cool evening treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Caribbean Influenced
Calories: 209
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup grated raw cocoa
  • 1½ cups water
  • 1 stick Cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • ½ cup pumpkin purée Boil 1/2 cup cubed pumpkin
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 bayleaf
  • Sweetener of choice
  • Whipped cream optional
  • Coconut flakes for garnish

Method
 

  1. On meddium high heat, add water to pot, along with cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add grated chocolate and stir in.
  3. Lower the heat to simmer. Continue to stir occasionally to avoid sticking.
  4. Simmer for about 6 - 10 minutes or until the grains have dissolved.
  5. Add milk and let it warm through.
  6. Stir in the pumpkin purée until well combined.
  7. Add the bayleaf and let it continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.
  8. Add sweetner as needed.
  9. Strain if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal

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