Keto Hot Chocolate Recipe

white cup on a saucer filled with hot chocolate, dollops of whip cream and a piece of chocolate on the side with cinnamon sticks.

5 from 60 votes

A delicious low carb keto hot chocolate made with cream, nut milk, sweetener and topped with dollops of whipping cream and shaved dark chocolate.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Beverage

Cuisine: American

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free

Servings: person

Calories: 291kcal

Author: Oscar

Cost: $5

Equipment

Shallow Sauce Pan
Whisk

Ingredients

¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
1.5 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1.5 tablespoon sweetener or sweetener alternative
½ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
3 oz low carb dark chocolate chips

Instructions

In a small suacepan over medium heat add all the ingredients except the chocolate chips. Whisk until all ingredients have dissolved.
¼ cup heavy whipping cream, 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk, 1.5 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, 1.5 tablespoon sweetener, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Add the chocolate chips and stir until the chocolate is melted. Simmer for about 1-2 minutes.
3 oz low carb dark chocolate chips
Serve in a large mug and top with dollops of whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings. (optional)

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Notes

Top Tip: this recipe uses erythritol for the sweetener but feel free to use your sweetener of choice like allulose, monk fruit, stevia...etc.

Chocolate Chips: you might not find keto chocolate chips in the grocery store and may need to order them online. My favorite no sugar added chocolate chips are from Coco Polo. Here are a few other options you can purchase on Amazon:

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