Sugar Free Creamy Keto Hot Chocolate (Print Version)
Rich, velvety hot chocolate that's sugar-free and keto-friendly. Ready in 10 minutes for a cozy treat.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy Base
01 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
→ Chocolate Components
03 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1 oz unsweetened dark chocolate, chopped
→ Sweeteners & Flavorings
05 - 2 tbsp powdered erythritol or preferred keto-friendly sweetener
06 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Optional Toppings
08 - Sugar-free whipped cream
09 - Sugar-free shaved chocolate
# How To Make:
01 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together almond milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, and chopped chocolate until well combined.
02 - Stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth and steaming, about 3-4 minutes. Do not allow to boil.
03 - Add erythritol, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Whisk vigorously until sweetener is fully dissolved and hot chocolate reaches creamy consistency.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness level if desired. Pour into pre-warmed mugs and top with sugar-free whipped cream and shaved chocolate. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get all the velvety luxury of a café hot chocolate while staying completely in ketosis
- The heavy cream creates the most incredibly thick mouthfeel that makes every sip feel like an actual treat
02 -
- Never let the mixture reach a rolling boil because that can cause the cream to separate and ruin the texture
- The chopped dark chocolate makes all the difference so do not skip it even if it seems like extra effort
03 -
- Always whisk continuously instead of using a spoon to prevent any cocoa powder from clumping
- Powdered sweeteners dissolve completely so you will not have any gritty texture at the bottom