# Hazelnut Pumpkin Hot Chocolates This Homemade Fall Beverage is Conveniently Dairy-Free By M | Published 2015-09-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-beverage References: [heatherchristo](http://heatherchristo.com/cooks/2015/09/16/pumpkin-hazelnut-hot-chocolate/) & [heatherchristo](http://heatherchristo.com/) Consumers looking for a fall beverage to enjoy this season should test out this homemade pumpkin hazelnut hot chocolate by Heather Christo. The hot drink still offers the popular pumpkin notes coupled with creamy chocolate and a dairy-free base. This delicious drink begins with a base made from chocolate non-dairy beverage that is ideal for vegans and lactose-intolerant individuals to enjoy. Added to the chocolate non-dairy beverage is canned coconut cream, agave syrup, sweet pumpkin puree, cocoa powder, nutmeg and cinnamon that is melted together over a stove top. Once hot chocolate is ready you can serve it in a mug topped with extra whipped coconut cream and a sprinkle of chocolate and cinnamon to garnish. This an chocolatey twist on the cult classic [pumpkin spice latte](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-beverage1) without the dairy or caffeine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dairy-free Beverages:** Exploring alternative milk options and flavors for delicious and dairy-free beverages. - **Vegan Pumpkin Flavors:** Creating innovative pumpkin-inspired products that cater to vegan consumers. - **Homemade Fall Beverages:** Crafting unique and seasonal homemade drinks using popular fall flavors. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Developing new dairy-free beverage options and pumpkin-flavored products. - **Plant-based Alternatives:** Expanding the market for plant-based milk alternatives to accommodate different dietary preferences. - **Hospitality and Foodservice:** Providing seasonal and dairy-free beverage options for customers in restaurants and cafes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Pumpkin Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-pumpkin-spice.md) - [Autumnal Latte-Flavored Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spiced-latte-chocolate-bar.md) - [Icy Hot Chocolate Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamba-frozen-hot-chocolate.md) - [PSL-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuggets-pumpkin-spice-latte.md) - [Functional Fall Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-superlatte.md) - [Decadent Fall-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spiced-latte-chocolate.md) - [Festive Oat Milk Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cocoa-oatmilk.md) - [Spiced 3D-Printed Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-latte-chocolates.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Hot Chocolate Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lindt-hot-chocolate.md)