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    Keto Hot Chocolate In Just 5 Minutes

    Nov 20, 2021 The Diet Chef

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    This keto hot chocolate is so rich and oh-so chocolatey. And, honestly, it's so tasty that you'd never guess it was a sugar free hot chocolate recipe. Best of all though is that you only need a couple of ingredients and 5 minutes to make it.

    A glass mug filled with hot chocolate with whip cream on top and two cinnamon sticks in it. The mug is on a small gray plate in behind it is a glass pitcher of hot chocolate.

    THE BEST KETO HOT CHOCOLATE

    When I think of winter and cold weather, there's nothing I'd rather have than a cup of hot chocolate. So, whether it's in the morning or at night with a keto dessert, this keto hot chocolate recipe is a must-have. 

    And I know I'm slightly biased, but believe me when I tell you this healthy hot chocolate is so much better than the one that comes in a packet. I mean, not only is it sugar free & low carb, but it has all the richness and sweetness that a "regular" hot chocolate mix has.

    Plus, I think the deep chocolate flavor and creaminess of this keto hot chocolate are better than any premade mix you can buy. 

    By the way, this recipe is effortless to make - all you have to do is add the ingredients to a pot, and stir!

    Plus, the whole thing takes just 5 minutes to whip up!

    And the result is a low carb hot chocolate that is sure to become your favorite winter drink.

    A glass mug filled with hot chocolate with whip cream on top on a grey plate with a cinnamon stick line across it.

    INGREDIENTS FOR KETO HOT CHOCOLATE

    Ok so, making this sugar free hot chocolate mix at home only requires a few ingredients.

    And if you've made any of my keto recipes recently, you probably have everything you need. 

    With that said, here's everything you'll need:

    • 2 Cups Unsweetened Almond Milk
    • 2 Heaping Tbsps. Cocoa Powder
    • ¼ Cup Confectioners Erythritol
    • Pinch Of Salt
    • Optional: Around a ¼ Cup Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Or Sugar Free Chocolate Chips

    Oh, and if you have all of these ingredients, then you have everything you need to make my Keto Brownie Cookie Bars or my Keto Frosty recipe next!

    A pot filled with milk with a whisk in it, a small bowl of salt, a small bowl of confectioner erythritol, a small bowl of dark chocolate pieces, and a small bowl of cocoa powder on a gray counter.

    MAKING A SUGAR FREE HOT CHOCOLATE MIX

    So, I used Confectioner Swerve to make this a sugar free hot chocolate, but still give it that delightful sweetness. Swerve is a 0 calorie, no sugar sweetener that is just as sweet as sugar! So, it's a perfect sweetener to use for the keto diet.

    With that said, another great sweetener for the keto diet is Lakanto's Powdered Monk Fruit Sweetener. Like Swerve, monk fruit has no carbs - or calories - and it has the same level of sweetness as sugar. 

    Now, I like using a confectioners sweetener because it dissolves better in the cocoa mixture, but if all you have is a granular one that'll work too.

    By the way, a second way we will add a sweet flavor - and some chocolatiness - is by using sugar free dark chocolate or chocolate chips. My favorite brand to use is Lily's, but ChocZero is another great option that you can use! 

    A pot filled with sugar free hot chocolate ingredients with a whiskey in it. Behind the pot is a small bowl of salt and a small white bowl of dark chocolate pieces.

    HOW TO MAKE KETO HOT CHOCOLATE 

    Alright, so now that we've covered the ingredients it's time to get to the good stuff and make this low carb hot chocolate! 

    And I know you're ready to sip on this deliciousness, so let's not waste any more time.

    Get all of the ingredients out, and let's make some keto friendly hot chocolate!

    STEP 1: MIXING THE INGREDIENTS

    First, take out a small pot, put it on your stovetop over medium heat, and add the almond milk, confectioners erythritol, and cocoa powder to the pot.

    Then whisk these ingredients together and let them simmer for 3-4 minutes, whisking every minute or so.

    After that, add the dark chocolate/chocolate chips - if you're using them - and a pinch of salt and continue heating until the chocolate melts completely. And once it does, whisk the mixture until a smooth and creamy hot chocolate forms.

    A pot filled with hot chocolate with a whisk in it. Behind it is two empty white bowls on a gray counter.

    STEP 2: SERVING

    Now that your keto hot chocolate is ready to go, it's time to for the best part - drinking it! 

    So pour the hot cocoa into either one large mug or two smaller mugs if you're sharing this tasty drink with anyone. 

    Then top it off with some whipped cream and enjoy!

    Part of a picture pouring hot chocolate into a glass cup that is ¾ of the way filled with hot chocolate.

    FAQS ABOUT THIS KETO HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPE

    Is cocoa powder ok on keto?

    Cocoa powder is totally keto friendly! It is high in fiber and low in net carbs, making it a great rich chocolate addition to keto recipes like this hot chocolate. 

    What hot drink can I have on keto?

    You can really have any hot drinks you want on keto as long as they are sugar free and low in net carbs! One of my favorite hot drinks is this Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte.

    Does Starbucks have keto hot chocolate?

    Unfortunately, Starbucks uses a hot chocolate mix that is high in sugar, and they do not have a keto option. 

    But they do have a ton of other keto hot and iced drinks that you can order. Check out my list of all of the best Keto Starbucks Drinks and how to order them!

    A glass cup of hot chocolate with whipped cream on top and a small plate. Behind it to the right is another cup of hot chocolate and to the left of that as a glass pitcher filled with hot chocolate.

    WRAPPING IT ALL UP

    Well, that is how to make hot chocolate keto friendly!

    Cold weather won't be as bad this year, thanks to this healthy hot chocolate!

    Anytime you want a cozy drink that is low carb, sugar free, and filled with chocolaty goodness, I hope you whip this stuff up.

    If you have kids, they're sure to love it just as much - if not more - than the packaged kind and it's way better for them. Plus, this recipe is super easy to double or triple, so you can totally make enough for the entire family! 

    Anyway, I hope you enjoy this keto hot chocolate recipe as much as I do.

    If you make it, leave a comment below and let me know how it turned out!

    A glass mug filled with hot chocolate with whip cream on top on a grey plate with a cinnamon stick line across it.

    EASY KETO RECIPES

    I don't know about you, but I love something sweet to go along with my cup of cocoa. 

    So if you're like me, make one of these keto cookie recipes to go with it:

    • Keto Gingerbread Cookies
    • Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Keto Butter Cookies
    • Keto Magic Cookies
    • Keto Nutter Butters
    • Keto Snow Ball Cookies
    • Keto Thin Mints

    By the way, for even more keto recipes check out my Youtube Channel. I have over 250 keto recipes on there!

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    Keto Hot Chocolate In Just 5 Minutes

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    This keto hot chocolate is so rich, chocolatey, and sweet that you'd never guess it's sugar free with just over 2 NET CARBS per cup! And all you need to make it is a couple of ingredients and just 5 minutes.

    • Author: The Diet Chef
    • Prep Time: 1 minute
    • Cook Time: 4 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 2 cups 1x
    • Category: Drink
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Keto Low Carb

    Ingredients

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    2 Cups (470mL) Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk

    2 Heaping Tbsps (12g) Cocoa Powder

    ¼ Cup (40g) Confectioners Erythritol

    Pinch Of Salt

    Optional: 2-4 Tbsps (12-24g) Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Or Sugar Free Chocolate Chips

    Instructions

    1. Put a pot over medium heat and add the milk, confectioners erythritol, and cocoa powder to it. Whisk to combine these ingredients.
    2. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, whisking frequently, then add the chocolate - if using it - and pinch of salt.
    3. Once the chocolate melts, whisk to form a smooth and creamy hot chocolate.
    4. Serve in one big mug or two smaller mugs and top with whipped cream. 

    Notes

    The scale up function does not change the gram measurements.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cup
    • Calories: 40
    • Fat: 3
    • Carbohydrates: 3
    • Fiber: 2
    • Protein: 1

    Keywords: keto hot chocolate, hot chocolate keto, how to make keto hot chocolate

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    Comments

    1. Gianna says

      November 09, 2021 at 7:38 pm

      My son and I loved this cocoa!!






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    2. Clay says

      November 09, 2021 at 7:40 pm

      Turned out perfect!






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    3. Patty says

      November 09, 2021 at 8:45 pm

      Loved this cocoa so much!






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    4. Sam says

      November 09, 2021 at 9:31 pm

      Saw this on your IG and made it right away. So so good TYFS






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    5. Kayla says

      November 10, 2021 at 7:33 pm

      I've made this three days in a row now, soooo good!






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    6. Elaina says

      November 12, 2021 at 10:14 am

      This is everything I need for the winter. Thank you chef!!






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    7. Theresa Forgw says

      November 12, 2021 at 10:45 pm

      I was just recently thinking about how I’m going to miss my hot coccoa this year- now I won’t have too!

      Reply
    8. Jill says

      November 22, 2021 at 4:25 pm

      Actually taste like a chocolate bar in liquid form, so so good!






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    9. Natalie D says

      December 21, 2021 at 11:32 pm

      Oh my goodness! It’s so good. I feel like I’m cheating.






      Reply

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    Hey there! I'm Joe Duff - The Diet Chef, and I've been creating low carb keto recipes for over 15 years. Initally, I started making these recipes to help myself lose weight - I lost over 75 pounds doing so - but now I make recipes for the entire low carb keto community!
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