Espresso, pumpkin-flavored syrup and steamed milk. Topped with sweetened whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices.

• 1 banana, frozen
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 tbsp hot chocolate mix
• 1 tsp instant espresso powder
• Chocolate syrup for serving

1. Place all ingredients (except for chocolate syrup) in blender. Process until smooth.
2. Place in a glass and drizzle with chocolate syrup.

• 4 cups milk
• 1 cinnamon stick, 6 sprigs fresh mint, or 2 split vanilla bean (optional)
• 10 ounces semisweet or milk chocolate, cut into small pieces
• Whipped cream, for serving (optional)
• Chocolate shavings (optional)

1. Heat milk to scalding in a medium saucepan. Add cinnamon, mint, or vanilla, if desired. Let steep 10 minutes.
2. Remove saucepan from heat; strain, and return to saucepan.
3. Reheat milk; using a whisk, stir in chocolate until melted and milk is frothy.
4. Serve immediately with a dollop of whipped cream garnished with chocolate shavings, if desired.