Healthy Ginger-Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

By Organic Connections Kitchen

Who doesn’t love a yummy cup of hot chocolate on a chilly fall day? Free of dairy, gluten and refined sugars, this Ginger-Pumpkin Hot Chocolate is a healthier version of the traditional favorite. It combines pumpkin purée with fresh ginger, pumpkin spice and cacao powder to create a creamy, spicy treat. Adding Natural Calm is a great way to give yourself a quick magnesium boost while enjoying your chocolate too!

Serves: 2

Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 10 mins

Ingredients
1½ teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
2 cups almond milk
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
⅓ cup pumpkin purée
2 tablespoons cacao powder
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
¼ teaspoon Natural Calm original flavor (optional)
2 tablespoons full-fat coconut milk (optional)
Nutmeg (optional)

Directions

1. Add ingredients to a small pot over medium heat and bring to a boil.
2. Divide into two mugs and serve warm.
3. Top with coconut milk and nutmeg, if desired.