Nothing beats a great cup of keto hot chocolate on a cold winter day. The secret to this delicious low-carb hot cocoa is the addition of chocolate extract which really heightens the flavor.
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It's been getting pretty chilly here in the mornings now that summer is coming to an end. So I've been craving some hot cocoa.
Although I love my coffee, there are times when I like to warm up with a sweet cup of keto hot chocolate on cold winter days. I've tried a lot of low-carb recipes made with cocoa, chocolate, or a combination of both.
Nothing was ever perfect for me until I changed a basic recipe from a bag of Ghirardelli unsweetened cocoa by adding chocolate extract. That simple addition gives the drink a much richer chocolate taste.
How to Make Keto Hot Chocolate
It's really easy to make your own hot cocoa. I like to make it on the stove top using cocoa, heavy cream, and a low-carb sweetener.
Although I used Pyure All-Purpose in the recipe, you can use any keto-friendly sweetener you have on hand. Since my local Walmart carries Pyure, the price is very reasonable and I can pick it up any time.
To start, I mix the cream and water in a small pot on the stove. For dairy-free, I just use unsweetened almond milk instead. Then I dump in the cocoa and sweetener.
The cocoa and sweetener are whisked in until well combined into the liquid. Then the mixture is heated until steaming while continuing to stir frequently with the whisk.
The final step in the keto hot chocolate recipe is to add in chocolate extract after removing from the heat. However, you can use vanilla extract or even peppermint extract instead.
Homemade Sugar Free Hot Chocolate
Once you start making your own low carb hot chocolate, you may never want to go back to those powdered mixes again.
But, if you do like the convenience of a mix, I have a homemade dairy free hot chocolate mix that I like to keep at work.
Carbs in a Serving
The recipe makes two servings. I generally drink one right away and save the other serving for later. I'll just put it in a covered jar in the refrigerator and heat it up in the microwave.
Cocoa does contain a fair amount of carbs so each serving has 7 grams carbs with 2 grams of fiber. Therefore, the net carb count is about 5 grams per servings.
Serving Low-Carb Hot Chocolate
I recommend adding keto marshmallows and or sugar-free whipped cream on top before serving. You can also sprinkle on some grated keto chocolate or use hot chocolate stirrers to add more flavor.
I use a cream whipper to make my own low-carb whipped cream with heavy cream, sweetener, and vanilla extract. It's so easy! Just add the ingredients and use a N2O charger to whip it up right in the canister.
Don't bother with those cans of whipped cream they sell at the store. They are full of additives like sugar, corn syrup, and maltodextrin which aren't keto friendly.
The warm drink is great paired with my Atkins shake recipe for chocolate muffins.
Other Recipes To Try
If you liked this drink, you should try my white hot chocolate too.
Want a few more low-carb drink recipes to enjoy in fall? Here's a few of my other favorites:
- Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte is so good that you'll want to enjoy this favorite fall drink all year long.
- Gingerbread Coffee has the same spicy flavor as the cookies without having to bake.
- Bulletproof Tea is perfect for getting a filling dose of fat in the morning if you aren't a coffee drinker.
- Sugar Free Eggnog has the classic fall spices in a creamy cool drink that's sure to put you in the holiday spirit.
- Keto Irish Cream makes a great addition to coffee when you want to turn it into an adult beverage with a little spike of alcohol.
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Recipe
Low Carb Hot Chocolate
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa I used Ghirardelli
- 1 ½ tablespoons Pyure All Purpose
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup water
- ¼ teaspoon chocolate extract see notes
- sugar free whipped cream optional
Instructions
- Mix cocoa and sweetener in small bowl, set aside.
- Pour water and heavy cream into small sauce pan.
- Add cocoa mixture and stir. Heat, while stirring and steaming.
- Remove from heat and stir in chocolate extract.
- Top with sugar free whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart
Nutrition
Additional Info
Notes on Nutritional Information
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
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First Published: December 8, 2014... Last Updated: September 4, 2020, with new photos and additional recipe information.
The original recipe post included a 10-Piece Holiday Giveaway from LC Foods featuring low carb baking mixes, ingredients, and cocoa mix. Since it was no longer valid, the giveaway information was removed.
Lynn Alford
Looks very good. I don’t understand where the five carbs come from. It seems like it should be lower. Thanks????
Lisa MarcAurele
There are carbs in cocoa and heavy cream.
Lola
My favorite Keto Hot Chocolate recipe ❤️ Thank you!
Becky
THE best hot chocolate I've tasted! I will be using this a lot this fall and winter...thanks Lisa 😀
Cristina pop
I love your recipe! It's so easy to make, so delicious and at the same time so healthy! I included it in my Best Hot Chocolate round-up 🙂
Lisa MarcAurele
Thanks for including in the hot cocoa recipe roundup!
Ebonie
I made this tonight...in a mug..in the microwave..I halved the recipe for 1 serving. Perfection. Thank you!!!
Kathi King
When I enter the ingredients into My Fitness Pal, the calories are 4x what is listed here. Did I misunderstand one of the ingredients?
Lisa
I am using a new calculator and got similar results. Updated the data.
Mary
It's for 2 servings, so make sure you've factored in for that. I did a similar recipe, and found the carbs are way up for 1 serving! I have no idea what the problem is, but this one is a special treat when my fiber is high and carbs are low 😉
txgrandma
This is really good. The chocolate extract really kicks it up a notch! I also love that it makes 2 servings. Thanks!
Lisa
Thanks for giving it a try! It's getting cold here. I could use a cup.
Neila J ONeill
Hot Chocolate sounds yummy!
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My guy is low carbing. Great for him.
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Just the marshmallow fluff mix and I'd be happy!
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I used to love regular marshmallow fluff. I wonder if the fluff mix would be a good base for peanut butter fudge.
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Love to win this awesome giveaway. First Christmas as a diabetic and eating gluten free so it would make it less of a challenge.
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This sounds like a great giveaway, hot cocoa is one of my favorite treats! Thanks for the chance to win!
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Thanks Melissa! Best of luck to you!
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Would love to win this and the cocoa looks delicious!
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That low carb hot chocolate sounds yummy!
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