Keto Hot Chocolate
A rich and creamy low-carb hot chocolate that satisfies cravings without the sugar crash.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Keto, Dairy-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or macadamia milk
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1 to 1 and 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 to 2 tablespoons powdered sweetener (allulose, monk fruit blend, or erythritol)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon sugar-free chocolate chips, scoop of collagen, or teaspoon of MCT oil
- Optional topping: sugar-free whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa
Instructions
- Add almond milk and heavy cream to a small saucepan over medium heat. Warm until steaming, not boiling.
- In a small bowl, whisk cocoa powder, powdered sweetener, and a pinch of salt to break up any lumps.
- Sprinkle the cocoa blend into the warm milk while whisking constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until glossy and smooth.
- Stir in vanilla and adjust sweetness. Add chocolate chips if desired and whisk until melted.
- Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream instead of heavy cream. Adjust sweetness to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: keto hot chocolate, low carb drink, sugar free beverage
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