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    Home / Recipes / Keto Drinks

    Sugar-Free Keto Hot Chocolate Recipe

    By Lisa MarcAurele · Oct 17, 2020 · 42 Comments

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    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.

    Article Index
    • How to Make Keto Hot Chocolate
    • Homemade Sugar Free Hot Chocolate
    • Carbs in a Serving
    • Serving Low-Carb Hot Chocolate
    • Other Recipes To Try
    • Recipe

    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.

    sugar free keto hot cocoa ingredients

    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.

    sweetener and cocoa added to water and cream in pot

    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.

    adding chocolate extract

    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.

    two glass cups of sugar free low carb keto hot chocolate topped with whipped cream

    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.

    two glasses of sugar free low carb hot chocolate with whipped cream and grated chocolate

    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.

    Follow us on FACEBOOK, PINTEREST, and INSTAGRAM for even more tasty keto-friendly recipes!

    Recipe

    sugar free low carb keto hot chocolate in glass cup

    Low Carb Hot Chocolate

    5 from 4 votes
    Nothing beats a great cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter day. The secret to this delicious sugar free hot chocolate is the addition of chocolate extract which really heightens the flavor.
    Prep Time:1 min
    Cook Time:5 mins
    Total Time:6 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
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    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 427

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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
    US Customary - Metric

    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

    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.
    For dairy-free, use almond milk or coconut milk in place of the water and heavy cream.

    Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 427 | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 1750IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 5 g | % Carbs: 4.6 % | % Protein: 2.7 % | % Fat: 92.7 % | SmartPoints: 20
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    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.

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    1. Lynn Alford

      October 28, 2021 at 10:09 am

      Looks very good. I don’t understand where the five carbs come from. It seems like it should be lower. Thanks????

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        October 28, 2021 at 1:15 pm

        There are carbs in cocoa and heavy cream.

        Reply
    2. Lola

      February 14, 2021 at 4:27 pm

      My favorite Keto Hot Chocolate recipe ❤️ Thank you!

      Reply
    3. Becky

      October 15, 2020 at 2:42 pm

      5 stars
      THE best hot chocolate I've tasted! I will be using this a lot this fall and winter...thanks Lisa 😀

      Reply
    4. Cristina pop

      January 30, 2020 at 1:51 pm

      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 🙂

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        January 31, 2020 at 8:33 am

        Thanks for including in the hot cocoa recipe roundup!

        Reply
    5. Ebonie

      December 02, 2019 at 8:14 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight...in a mug..in the microwave..I halved the recipe for 1 serving. Perfection. Thank you!!!

      Reply
    6. Kathi King

      November 29, 2017 at 3:46 am

      When I enter the ingredients into My Fitness Pal, the calories are 4x what is listed here. Did I misunderstand one of the ingredients?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        November 29, 2017 at 5:55 am

        I am using a new calculator and got similar results. Updated the data.

        Reply
      • Mary

        December 05, 2017 at 6:04 pm

        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 😉

        Reply
    7. txgrandma

      October 31, 2016 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      This is really good. The chocolate extract really kicks it up a notch! I also love that it makes 2 servings. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        October 31, 2016 at 9:26 am

        Thanks for giving it a try! It's getting cold here. I could use a cup.

        Reply
    8. Neila J ONeill

      December 12, 2014 at 10:04 am

      Hot Chocolate sounds yummy!

      Reply
    9. Phoebe

      December 10, 2014 at 5:50 pm

      Lc foods are essential especially during the festive season. I would be super happy to use these products

      Reply
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