We have a Blissful Bites Cookbook winner! First, though, indulge me in my final post of the week featuring Christy’s recipes. As you know we started with a book review Saturday, breakfast Monday, lunch Tuesday and dinner yesterday. Today I give you dessert:
I loved this sweet treat so much! You know why? It’s not all that sweet.
Christy was kind enough to give me permission to share this delectable recipe with you!
Pumpkin Hot Chocolate from Blissful Bites by Christy Morgan
Serves 2
- 1/2 can (15 ounces) pumpkin, or 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 to 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- Dash cinnamon
- Dash nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
- 2 cups vanilla soy milk or rice milk
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup, or more to taste
Combine first five ingredients in a medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in milk over medium flame, until all ingredients are well incorporated. Whisk in maple syrup. Do not boil.
I substituted carob powder for the cocoa and So Delicious unsweetened coconut milk for the soy milk (in both cases, because it’s what I had on hand)
Because my treat was a drink, and only subtly sweet, I paired it with a few Newtree mini bars that I purchased via Vegan Cuts.
As I’m sure you know, dark chocolate is not overly sweet, either. This made for a delicious, cocoa-y dessert!
Enough teasing! The winner of the Blissful Bites is…
Congratulations, Rebecca! Email me (
) your postal address so that I can drop your cookbook in the mail!
Thank you, Christy, for your terrific cookbook!
9 thoughts on “VeganMoFo 20: Thursday = Dessert (Blissful Bites Pumpkin Hot Chocolate Recipe and Cookbook Winner)”
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I am excited to try the Pumpkin Hot Chocolate recipe but I’m confused by the recipe. It says “1/2 can of pumpkin or 1/2 cup pumpkin puree”. Isn’t the canned stuff “puree”? I’ve never made my own pumpkin puree so maybe it’s different when you make your own and more dense or something? Which did you use? Hurry! I need a cup ASAP! 🙂
Ha! I understand the urgency, it’s yummy 🙂 I think 1/2 can of pumpkin pretty much equals 1/2 cup fresh pumpkin puree. Christy has a recipe for pumpkin puree in her book. I’ve made it before by simply roasting a pumpkin and tossing the soft roasted pieces in the food processor). Hope this helps — let us know how you like the pumpkin hot chocolate!
One day I’m going to win a giveaway – but I guess that day is not today. 🙂 This looks like a great recipe, I think I’ll be a little lazy and use pumpkin puree though.
What a great way to wrap up your final post of ths (delicious) week with dessert, no less! This sounds amazing! Perfect on a fall day (or any day for that matter – I love pumpkin!) Thanks for sharing the recipe, Christy and JL!
How wonderfully delicious-sounding and simple. One of those recipes I just happen to have all the ingredients on hand for!
I’ve heard of a lot of different flavors of hot chocolate – but I don’t think I’ve heard of pumpkin. I’ll have to give it a shot!
Congratulations, Rebecca on your win! 🙂
This recipe looks divine! I’ll definitely have to give it a shot…
That looks amazing, JL! I am a true lover of all things pumpkin (and all things So Delicious!) I cannot wait to make this tonight as my bedtime treat! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe here. And congratulations, Rebecca!
Oh yum, this recipe sounds fabulous, I must try it soon!