Keto hot chocolate is possible and I have a secret that makes it sweet with no aftertaste! Not to mention creamy, rich and only 3g net carbs per cup. Homemade hot chocolate is so easy to make and perfect for those winter month’s when you want to snuggle with loved ones. It’s keto friendly, low carb and no added sugar grab this recipe now!
Perfect Keto Hot Chocolate Recipe
- It’s rich and creamy as real hot chocolate should be
- Made from scratch, not like the store packets that have sugar in them
- Sweet taste and aroma with a dairy-free option
Is hot chocolate keto?
Sadly no, the typical hot chocolate is loaded with sugar. That’s what makes having a keto option great. Simply adding the mix of the right sweeteners you can bring back that same great flavor while keeping it low in sugar and healthy.
How To Make Keto Hot Chocolate
- First, get a small sauce pan on low heat. You’ll increase it but you don’t want the chocolate to start boiling from being too hot.
- Next, pour unsweetened almond milk, heavy cream or coconut cream in the pan and whisk.
- Add in dutch processed cocoa for a rich chocolate flavor along with granulated sweetener, liquid monk fruit and a little coffee. The coffee is optional in this recipe.
- Next, raise temperature to medium. Whisk or use a hand mixer which I found to be more efficient and combine all your ingredients well.
- Once the keto hot chocolate has gotten smooth and uniform pull from heat before it starts to boil. Chocolate can get too hot and seize.
- Lastly, pour in a small mug and top with some sugar free whipped cream.
Helpful Recipe Tips
- Do not let the mix boil! I can’t stress this enough. Chocolate isn’t meant to get past a certain temperature. If it does it will seize and you’ll see it begin to separate. Now, in the video you will notice mine did but this is due to doing too many thing while recording. If the chocolate just seizes and doesn’t burn the taste will be the same you’ll just find yourself constantly stirring. But, if it burned! Start over again.
- Liquid monk fruit is a must. I am adding 2 different sweetness levels. The bottom is barely sweet but using 1/2 teaspoon of monk fruit will make it very sweet as it typically is. Liquid stevia is an option but I recommend you use monk fruit. Chocolate intensifies the aftertaste of stevia so for someone new that won’t be very pleasant.
- Dutch processed cocoa will give the richest chocolate flavor but you can also use regular cocoa powder as well. If you want to go dairy-free sub the heavy cream out for coconut cream.
Macros
This delicious keto hot chocolate is only 3g net carbs per cup. I used a small mug and got two cups out of it. Yet, my mug holds about 3/4 cup of liquid. Below is a full nutritional label via Cronometer giving you everything from the calories to the amount of protein.
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Products I used for this recipe
- Granulated sweetener–Discount code “sugarlesscrystals”
- Liquid monk fruit
- Dutch processed cocoa
Keto Hot Chocolate
Keto hot chocolate is possible and I have a secret that makes it sweet with no aftertaste! Not to mention creamy, rich and only 3g net carbs per cup. Homemade hot chocolate is so easy to make and perfect for those winter month's when you want to snuggle with loved ones. It's keto friendly, low carb and no added sugar grab this recipe now!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (sub for coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoon dutch processed cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoon granulated sweetener
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon liquid monk fruit
- 2 tablespoon black coffee ((optional))
Instructions
- In a small sauce pan on low heat add almond milk and heavy cream
- Whisk then add in cocoa powder, granulated sweetener, liquid monk fruit and coffee
- Turn heat up to medium and whisk or use a hand mixer until everything is combined
- Once combine remove from heat. Never let it boil so watch you heat. If it starts smoking too much lower heat quickly.
- After removed from heat pour in mug and serve. You can even top it with some sugar free whipped cream for a extra creamy touch
Video
Notes
Helpful Recipe Tips
- Do not let the mix boil! I can't stress this enough. Chocolate isn't meant to get past a certain temperature. If it does it will seize and you'll see it begin to separate. Now, in the video you will notice mine did but this is due to doing too many thing while recording. If the chocolate just seizes and doesn't burn the taste will be the same you'll just find yourself constantly stirring. But, if it burned! Start over again.
- Liquid monk fruit is a must. I am adding 2 different sweetness levels. The bottom is barely sweet but using 1/2 teaspoon of monk fruit will make it very sweet as it typically is. Liquid stevia is an option but I recommend you use monk fruit. Chocolate intensifies the aftertaste of stevia so for someone new that won't be very pleasant.
- Dutch processed cocoa will give the richest chocolate flavor but you can also use regular cocoa powder as well. If you want to go dairy-free sub the heavy cream out for coconut cream.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Keto Hot Chocolate
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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