#fallbeverage

Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Hot Chocolate. Creamy, rich, and infused with pumpkin and spices, it's the perfect comforting drink for chilly days.

Ingredients: 4 cups milk. 1 cup pumpkin puree. 1/2 cup cocoa powder. 1/4 cup granulated sugar. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves. Whipped cream, for serving optional. Cinnamon sticks, for garnish optional.

Instructions: In a slow cooker, combine milk, pumpkin puree, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Whisk until well combined. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally. Once hot chocolate is heated through and well combined, ladle into mugs. Serve hot, topped with whipped cream and garnished with cinnamon sticks, if desired.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 180 minutes

When you mix apple cider, citrus fruits, and warm spices together, you get Autumn Punch, a delicious fall drink.

Ingredients: 4 cups apple cider. 1 cup orange juice. 1/2 cup cranberry juice. 1/4 cup lemon juice. 1/4 cup maple syrup. 1 cinnamon stick. 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves. 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg. 1 orange, sliced. 1 apple, sliced. 1 pear, sliced. Ice cubes.

Instructions: In a large pitcher, combine apple cider, orange juice, cranberry juice, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Stir in cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and ground nutmeg. Add sliced orange, apple, and pear. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Serve over ice cubes in glasses.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This vegan maple pumpkin latte made in a slow cooker is the perfect drink for fall. It tastes like fall because it's rich, creamy, and spiced. It's also very simple to make in a slow cooker, which makes it a great choice for parties or a cozy night in.

Ingredients: 4 cups brewed coffee. 1 cup canned pumpkin puree. 4 cups almond milk or any plant-based milk. 1/2 cup pure maple syrup. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg. 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves. 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger. Pinch of salt.

Instructions: Coffee that has been brewed, pumpkin puree, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and all the spices should be put into a slow cooker. Make sure to stir the ingredients together well. Let it cook on low heat for two to three hours, or until it's hot and the flavors have mixed. Taste it before serving and add more sugar or spices if you think it needs it. Pour the latte into mugs. If you want, you can add a sprinkle of cinnamon or a dollop of vegan whipped cream on top. Enjoy the warm fall flavors while they're still hot!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 180 minutes

Mon, Aug 30, 2021 "Apple cider is waaaaaay better than pumpkin spice, it's the superior fall beverage and I am willing to throw down over this" - chy, @chyankathryn

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