Nothing beats a great cup of keto hot chocolate on a cold winter day. The secret to this delicious low carb hot chocolate is the addition of chocolate extract which really heightens the flavor.
It’s been getting pretty chilly here in the mornings when I’m heading into work. That’s one of the reasons why I go in to the office really early so I can get a good parking spot and shorten the time I have to walk outside.
I also like to go in before the crack of dawn so that I can be home earlier and spend time with my family. And, it gives me a little time to wind down before making dinner.
Although I love my coffee, there are times when I like to warm up with a sweet cup of low carb keto hot chocolate on cold winter days. I have tried a lot of hot cocoa recipes made with cocoa, chocolate, or a combination of both.
Nothing was ever perfect for me until I adapted the standard recipe on the back of a bag of Ghirardelli unsweetened cocoa to low carb and added one simple ingredient. That special ingredient is chocolate extract which really heightened the flavor to give it a rich 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 low carb sweetener. Although I used Pyure All Purpose in the recipe, you can use any keto friendly sweetener.
The reason I used Pyure is because it’s easy to find at my local Walmart. That means the price is very reasonable and I can pick it up any time I’m in town.
To start, I mix the cocoa and sweetener together and set aside. Then, cream and water are mixed in a small pot on the stove. The sweetened cocoa is whisked in and then the mix is heated until steaming while continuing to stir.
The final step in the keto hot chocolate recipe is to add in chocolate extract after removing from the heat. This adds in a rich chocolate flavor. 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 dairy free homemade hot cocoa mix that I like to keep at work.
Speaking of cocoa, I am getting excited to start baking for the holidays. I did get my fill of low carb pies at Thanksgiving, so I’m ready for some Christmas keto cookies.
If you have a favorite low carb hot chocolate recipe, I’d love to hear about it in the comments section following my low carb hot chocolate recipe.
How many carbs in hot chocolate
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.
I like to top each serving off with some homemade whipped cream. I use a cream whipper where you just add heavy cream, sweetener, and vanilla extract. Then, the N2O charger whips 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.
Low Carb Hot Chocolate Recipe
UPDATE: 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.
Low Carb Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa I used Ghirardelli
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Pyure All Purpose
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon chocolate extract see notes
- sugar free whipped cream optional
Instructions
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Mix cocoa and sweetener in small bowl, set aside.
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Pour water and heavy cream into small sauce pan.
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Add cocoa mixture and stir. Heat, while stirring and steaming.
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Remove from heat and stir in chocolate extract.
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Top with sugar free whipped cream if desired.
Recipe Notes
If you don't have chocolate extract, vanilla extract is a good substitute. Or change it up with a little peppermint extract.
Pyure All Purpose is twice as sweet as sugar so if using a one-for-one sugar substitute like Swerve, you'll want to use twice as much.
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Kathi King says
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 says
I am using a new calculator and got similar results. Updated the data.
Mary says
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 says
This is really good. The chocolate extract really kicks it up a notch! I also love that it makes 2 servings. Thanks!
Lisa says
Thanks for giving it a try! It’s getting cold here. I could use a cup.
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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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Carrie, a couple of the cookie mixes aren’t gluten free, but I’m sure LC Foods could alter the package if you win and desire all gluten free items.
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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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Prize package sounds yummy and I bet would smell even yummier!
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That’s for sure! And there would be plenty left for the New Year.
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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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Michele Fore says
That low carb hot chocolate sounds yummy!
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