Pumpkin Spice Cocoa

Aug 17, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A warm, spiced hot cocoa made with unsweetened cocoa, whole milk, and pumpkin spice syrup for a cozy autumn flavor.

Prep 5 min

Cook 5 min

Total 10 min

Servings 1

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Ingredients

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2.0 tbsp (10.0 g)unsweetened cocoa powder
2.0 tbsp (25.0 g)granulated sugar
10.0 fl oz (295.0 ml)whole milk
½ fl oz (15.0 ml)pumpkin spice syrup

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Instructions

Combine cocoa powder, sugar, and 2 fl oz (60 ml) of whole milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
Whisk continuously until the mixture is smooth and warm.
Add the remaining 8 fl oz (235 ml) of whole milk and pumpkin spice syrup.
Heat the mixture until steaming but do not boil, stirring occasionally.
Pour into a mug and serve immediately.

Tips

Use pumpkin spice syrup to add authentic fall flavor; substitute with pumpkin pie spice and vanilla syrup if unavailable. Warm the milk gently to avoid scorching.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make pumpkin spice cocoa?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make pumpkin spice cocoa ahead?

Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and rewarm gently on the stove; don't let it boil.

How do I make pumpkin spice cocoa dairy-free?

Use oat or almond milk in place of dairy milk, and dairy-free ice cream, yogurt or whipped topping where the recipe calls for them. Check packaged toppings and sauces for milk.

A warm, spiced hot cocoa made with unsweetened cocoa, whole milk, and pumpkin spice syrup for a cozy autumn flavor.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

310 Calories / serving

11.5g Fat

46.6g Carbs

11.9g Protein

41.2g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~310 cal · 12g fat · 47g carbs · 12g protein · 41g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 310 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Walking uphill or incline treadmill 42 min·2.1 mi·~4200 steps
Moderate cycling 31 min·6.2 mi
Swimming laps 43 min
Jogging 30 min·2.5 mi·~4800 steps
Stair climbing 29 min·~2600 steps
Dancing 50 min
Bodyweight circuit training 31 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 72 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.