This is simply the best keto hot chocolate recipe, ever. Perfectly low carb and sugar-free, this rich and creamy hot chocolate is only 2 net carbs per serving!
I seriously could not wait to share this sugar-free hot chocolate recipe with you. Follow this easy recipe to make a keto hot cocoa mix that you can use this winter season.
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I love storing this low carb, hot chocolate mix in a mason jar so that I have it ready to use when I need it. It’s perfect for using in this Keto Hot Chocolate Bombs recipe or anytime that you want to satisfy a chocolate craving!
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This creamy keto hot chocolate pairs nicely with these keto caramel cookie or cranberry bliss bar keto recipes.
I’ve been following a ketogenic lifestyle for over three years so when I saw Hot Chocolate Bombs on Tik Toc, I made it my mission to adapt them to be keto friendly. That’s where the original inspiration for this recipe came from!
The trickiest part to any keto hot cocoa recipe is finding ingredients that are sugar free! This sugar free hot chocolate mix is made up of three simple ingredients; unsweetened cocoa, granulated Swerve and powdered skim milk.
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 cups Swerve granulated sweetener
- 1 cup unsweetened whole milk powder
- 12 oz heavy whipping cream, half & half or unsweetened almond milk
The cocoa mix is made first and then added to your hot beverage of choice. This makes the recipe easy to customize depending on your unique, dietary needs.
We like to use heavy cream but you could also easily make this keto friendly hot chocolate with; keto friendly milk, full fat coconut milk, unsweetened almond milk or a combination of heavy cream and hot water.
More regular sugar alternatives:
- Stevia is made from the Stevia leaf, I like to use both the granulated and powdered version of this in my recipes. Swerve brand is my favorite sweetener.
- Monk fruit sweetener is made from Monk fruit, this is another sugar substitute that is low on the glycemic index.
- Erythritol is a sugar alcohol and another popular keto-friendly sweetener that can be used in baking.
To make the hot chocolate keto mix:
- In a small mixing bowl combine unsweetened cocoa, granulated sweetener and milk powder.
- Store this mixture in an airtight container for up to three months.
Stove top directions:
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in two heaping tablespoons of the keto hot chocolate mix.
- Whisk until frothy and well incorporated.
- Carefully pour mixture into a mug.
Microwave directions:
- Heat the heavy cream in a microwave safe mixing bowl at 30 second intervals until hot.
- Carefully add two heaping tablespoons of hot chocolate mix and stir until well incorporated.
- Pour into a mug and enjoy!
The directions make one cup of hot chocolate. The carb count for each serving is under 2 net carbs but be sure to always calculate macros using your specific ingredients and measurements.
How to make keto hot chocolate bombs:
To create keto hot chocolate bombs we simply added the mix, sugar-free crushed peppermints and keto marshmallows to the inside of each chocolate. They were delicious and totally fun for the kids to enjoy!
Tips for making keto hot chocolate bombs:
- Use the official hot chocolate bomb silicone molds, they make removing the hardened chocolate super easy!
- When in doubt, use more chocolate to coat the mold so that the wall of the bomb is thick to hold in the ingredients.
- Keep the chocolate in the freezer whenever possible as the bombs tend to melt easily.
- When drizzling the melted white chocolate chips, be sure to have it warm, not hot otherwise it will melt through your chocolate bomb.
Drop the finished keto hot chocolate bomb into a cup of heated cream or half and half, watch it burst open and stir. Be sure to check out some of our other hot chocolate bomb recipes like this Oreo Hot Chocolate Bomb, Turtle Hot Chocolate Bomb or Holiday Hot Chocolate Bomb.
More tips for keto recipes:
- Find low carb substitutions for your current favorite recipes. Like almond flour instead of wheat flour and stevia instead of cane sugar.
- Plan ahead and use tools like this Meal Planning Printable to reach maximum success.
- Find recipes that you love, like these Keto Mint Chocolate Cookies, Dark Chocolate Almond Bars or Keto Turtle Cookies and use them in your must bake list.
- Be sure to stock the kitchen with helpful tools like this food scale, these measuring cups and a Kitchen Aid mixer.
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The Best Keto Hot Chocolate Recipe
This is simply the best keto hot chocolate recipe, ever. Perfectly low carb and sugar-free, this rich and creamy hot chocolate is only 2 net carbs per serving!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 cups Swerve granulated sweetener
- 1 cup unsweetened whole milk powder
- 12 oz heavy cream per serving
Instructions
Hot chocolate mix:
- In a small mixing bowl combine unsweetened cocoa, granulated sweetener and milk powder.
- Store this mixture in an airtight container for up to three months.
Stove top directions:
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in two heaping tablespoons of the keto hot chocolate mix.
- Whisk until frothy and well incorporated.
- Carefully pour mixture into a mug.
Microwave directions:
- Heat the heavy cream in a microwave safe mixing bowl at 30 second intervals until hot.
- Carefully add two heaping tablespoons of hot chocolate mix and stir until well incorporated.
- Pour into a mug and enjoy!
