This rich and creamy keto hot chocolate is everything you want in a warm comforting drink, minus the carbs! Enjoy!
Did you think going low carb and keto meant you had to give up on favorites, such as hot chocolate? This decadent recipe for rich and creamy keto hot chocolate will convince you otherwise! A cup of this comforting hot chocolate contains only 3.75 grams of carbs. And since it takes less than 15 minutes to make, you’ll want to enjoy this drink all year round!
Let’s discuss almond milk!
Almond milk is made using almonds and water. It is a great option for those allergic to dairy. It is also a great choice when following a low carb keto plan. Almond milk comes in many varieties. Some are flavored and may contain sugar and other additives that are not keto. It is important to read your nutritional labels when choosing almond milk. The almond milk used in this recipe contained only 30 calories per cup and 1 gram of carbs per cup.
How can this rich and creamy hot chocolate be both delicious and low carb?
I think if you didn’t tell people, they’d never guess this recipe is low carb. There are a few things that work perfectly together to make this recipe rich, creamy, and low carb! First, we are adding heavy cream. Heavy cream adds to the richness of this drink while keeping the carb count low. Second, the use of Swerve granulated sugar brings the sweetness of sugar to this drink while adding zero carbs. And third, the combination of unsweetened cocoa powder with zero carb chocolate chips brings the perfect amount of rich chocolate flavor and thickens this mixture as well. A pinch of salt and teaspoon of vanilla are the finishing touches to making this perfect rich and creamy keto hot chocolate!
Ok, humor me with this! I can’t help myself.
I absolutely love Christmas!🎄I have a Christmas snow globe collection that makes me extremely happy and that I love adding to. I often question why one can’t leave their Christmas trees (yes, trees plural😊) up all year long. I love the lights, the decorations, the carols, the movies, the remembering and rejoicing in the birth of our Lord and Savior, and the food and drinks combined with spending time with family and friends that Christmas brings. Hot chocolate is one of the things that make me think Christmas. It is a great addition to any Christmas Eve gathering and complements the perfect Christmas dinner!
Here are some awesome dessert recipes you could serve alongside this rich and creamy keto hot chocolate!
Awesome Keto Peanut Butter Pie
Helpful Hints:
*Read your nutritional labels closely to ensure there are no added sugars or non-keto ingredients.
*I recommend sifting your cocoa powder to get rid of lumps and to help ensure you get a smooth mixture.
Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:
Splash of Encouragement:
***Your outlook will often influence other people’s outlooks***
Rich and Creamy Keto Hot Chocolate
This rich and creamy keto hot chocolate is everything you want in a warm comforting drink, minus the carbs! Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 3 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar substitute (Swerve)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 3 tablespoons keto semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan add almond milk, heavy whipping cream, sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and salt.
2. Whisk ingredients together. Heat mixture over medium heat, until hot but not boiling. Whisk frequently while heating.
3. Remove from heat. Whisk in vanilla.
4. Serve immediately. Top with keto whipped cream and grated keto chocolate if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 CupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 265Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 52mgCarbohydrates: 5.75gNet Carbohydrates: 3.75gFiber: 2gProtein: 3.5g
Thanks for stopping by! Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is calculated with the assistance of a third party service. Values are approximate, can’t be guaranteed, and should be considered as estimates only. Values differ according to types and brands of foods used. When used in a recipe, erythritol has been removed from the carb count as it is a sugar alcohol. Please note net carbs are total carbs minus fiber.
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