Nothing beats a great cup of hot cocoa 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.
Although I love my coffee, there are times when I like to warm up with a sweet cup of low carb 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.
UPDATE: Giveaway has ended.
Speaking of cocoa, I am very excited to announce a great 10-Piece Holiday Giveaway from LC Foods featuring low carb cookies and cocoa. The best part is that the LC Foods company is giving visitors of this blog post two extra entries into the raffle just for visiting this page and posting a comment. 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.
The wonderful package that LC Foods is giving away features 10 items from their product line valued at $90 that are perfect for the Holiday season.
The kit includes:
Low Carb Almond Spritz Cookie Mix
Low Carb Gingerbread Cookie Mix
Low Carb Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix
Low Carb Gluten Free Cookie Base Mix
Low Carb Gluten Free Hot Cocoa Mix
Low Carb Gluten Free Marshmallow Fluff Mix
Low Carb Gluten Free Chocolate Frosting Mix
Low Carb Gluten Free Vanilla Frosting Mix
Low Carb Gluten Free Confectionary Powder
Low Carb Gluten Free Shredded Coconut
To enter the contest, you can Click Here or click on the photo of the Cookies and Cocoa Giveaway Package shown above. Either link will take you to the raffle entry page. Be sure to follow the actions for extra entries into the raffle, including returning to this blog page and posting a comment. As a bonus, clicking on the “Bring your friends!” link on the raffle page and sharing on Twitter, Facebook, and or email can earn you up to 10 extra entries!
The contest runs from noon (EST) Monday, December 8th through noon on Friday, December 12th so enter soon!
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
- 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
Makes 2 servings
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.
Neila J ONeill says
Hot Chocolate sounds yummy!
Phoebe says
Lc foods are essential especially during the festive season. I would be super happy to use these products
Beth Hunter says
I’d love to win this package! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Mary Armstrong says
My guy is low carbing. Great for him.
Georgina says
Just the marshmallow fluff mix and I’d be happy!
Lisa says
I used to love regular marshmallow fluff. I wonder if the fluff mix would be a good base for peanut butter fudge.
Carrie says
Love to win this awesome giveaway. First Christmas as a diabetic and eating gluten free so it would make it less of a challenge.
Lisa says
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.
Alison says
I would love to win this! I have been diabetic for 25 years and am always on the lookout for new SF/LC products.
Lisa says
You won’t be disappointed if you win. Good luck!
Lorraine says
This would be awesome to win.
Dixie says
Very cool giveaway. 🙂
Jordan D. says
This sounds like a great giveaway, hot cocoa is one of my favorite treats! Thanks for the chance to win!
Vickie Grissom says
I would love to win this package! Thank you for helping us low-carbers out.
Barbara Linder says
It would be a great present to find this under my tree…
Frank Pierse says
LC Foods makes great products. These would be good to win for Christmas.
Deann says
Prize package sounds yummy and I bet would smell even yummier!
kristen says
These products look amazing! What a great way to start christmas morning !
Lisa says
That’s for sure! And there would be plenty left for the New Year.
Melissa Maanley says
I wish everyone lots of luck
Lisa says
Thanks Melissa! Best of luck to you!
Lisa says
Would love to win this and the cocoa looks delicious!
Lisa McNeill says
My son would love to win all of these !!!!
Lisa says
Good luck and thanks for visiting!
christine conley says
I live the low carb lifestyle. .12 + years. Would love to try your products.
Eileen says
Would like to try everything in the prize package!
anastacia says
I can’t wait to make this! Or to try some of these products. Even if I don’t win I need to order some things.
Lisa says
I agree! The items in the package sound tasty and would love to try.
Michele Fore says
That low carb hot chocolate sounds yummy!
Lisa says
It was very yummy!