This sugar-free, keto-friendly hot chocolate recipe creates creamy, rich hot chocolate in less than 10 minutes. A decadent hot chocolate recipe that’s suitable for anyone following a low-carb, keto, diabetic, gluten-free, grain-free, diet.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
Are you looking for a tasty way to stay warm this winter? This hot chocolate is wonderful!
It’s bursting with chocolate flavor and has a decadent texture that you won’t get in a package.
Best of all, if you follow a low-carb diet, you are likely to have all of the components on hand. If not, they are readily available at practically any grocery shop.
Additionally, this dish takes just a few minutes to prepare. There is no need to wait forever to fulfill your chocolate hunger!
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Ingredients
For a serving of 2, you’ll need:
- unsweetened almond milk
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- Lily’s chocolate chips or any dark chocolate
- granulated erythritrol sweetener depending on how sweet you like it
- heavy whipping cream
- sugar-free marshmallows (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, not keto)
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Directions
For this recipe, you’ll need a non-stick pot, whisk and a stove top. Here’s how to make keto hot chocolate:
- In a medium sauce pan, over low heat, add the almond milk, cocoa, chocolate, erythritrol, whipping cream, and cornstarch (optional).
- Mix constantly until all the ingredients have dissolved, and you notice the mixture starts to thicken.
- Remove from heat and stir.
- Pour into a mug or cup and top with the topping of your choice.
- Enjoy while it’s hot!
How do I make this recipe in advance?
Make a large batch of this sugar-free hot cocoa mix in advance by combining the dry ingredients into a large glass jar (Mason-type) with a lid.
Store in a cool, dry pantry (up to 2 months). When ready to use, add to a pot with wet ingredients and cook.
Note: This mix makes a great Christmas present! Tie a festive bow around the top of the jar and attach the recipe.
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Expert tips
Add the cornstarch at the beginning to make sure it dissolves completely.
Also don’t let the chocolate boil or your drink will have a grainy texture.
FAQ
Is cocoa powder ok on keto?
Cocoa powder has 0 added sugar and 1 carb per tsp.
So, it’s perfectly fine to enjoy cocoa powder while on a keto diet.
Which chocolates are keto-friendly?
Surprisingly, chocolate may be included into a ketogenic diet.
You may choose a dark chocolate that has at least 70% cocoa solids, ideally more, for a healthier choice.
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Can I have whipped cream on a keto diet?
Both heavy and whipped cream are keto-friendly, with just under 2 grams of carbohydrates per 1/4 cup.
Many individuals following a ketogenic diet use whipping cream or heavy cream as a sugar-free coffee creamer or to produce keto-friendly delicacies like chocolate mousse.
How to make this recipe unique
To intensify the chocolate flavor, add a quarter tsp of red chili powder (Mexican hot chocolate) or 1/4 tsp instant coffee for a more bold chocolate taste.
How to make it dairy-free
To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute the whipping cream for a dairy-free whipped topping, like whipped coconut cream.
How to store leftovers
If you have leftover hot chocolate, store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to a day.
Reheat in the microwave until it reaches a desired temperature for serving.
![side view of cup with thick hot chocolate topped with lots of heavy whipping cream](https://lowcarbquick.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/keto-hot-chocolate-39.jpg)
What to serve with hot chocolate
I love chocolate so much, I double it by serving this hot cocoa in a large mug next to delicious keto chocolate truffles or dark chocolate shavings.
The perfect combination of warm, chocolate goodness!
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Keto Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond milk unsweetened
- 4 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp Lily's chocolate chips or any dark chocolate
- 2-3 tbs granulated erythritrol sweetener
- 4 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp cornstarch optional, not keto
- sugar-free marshmallows optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium sauce pan on low heat.
- Mix constantly until all the ingredients have dissolved, and you notice the mixture starts to thicken.
- Remove from heat and stir.
- Add heavy whipping cream to a bowl and mix until peaks form.
- Pour into a mug or cup and top with the topping of your choice. Top with whipped cream.
- Enjoy warm.
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