Winter White Hot Chocolate

Winter White Hot Chocolate

Submitted by: Jennifer Manganello, Nevada 

Ingredients:

1½ cups almond milk

½ cup canned pumpkin puree

½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1–2 drops Clove essential oil

1–2 drops Cinnamon Bark essential oil

½ teaspoon vanilla

Pinch of sea salt, optional

2–3 ounces roughly chopped white chocolate

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, pumpkin, and spices.
2. Stir constantly until just simmering.
3. Remove from heat and add chocolate; reserve some for garnish.
4. Just before serving, top each mug with whipped cream, white chocolate shavings, and sprinkle pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon. Serve immediately.