Description
A rich and creamy keto hot chocolate recipe that uses unsweetened almond milk and sugar-free chocolate to create a low-carb, deliciously comforting beverage. Perfect for a quick and satisfying treat with options to make it ultra-creamy using heavy cream.
Ingredients
Liquid Base
- 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (or 1/2 cup heavy cream + 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk for a rich hot chocolate)
Chocolate & Flavorings
- 1 tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1-2 tablespoons Granulated Sweetener (adjust to taste)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips (20g, 0.7oz) or 90% chocolate
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (optional)
Toppings
- 1 teaspoon Cocoa Nibs (or sugar-free shaved chocolate)
- 1 tablespoon Unsweetened Whipped Coconut Cream (or heavy cream)
- 1/4 teaspoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Instructions
- Heat the Milk: In a small saucepan over medium heat, simmer the unsweetened almond milk, or a mixture of 50% heavy cream and 50% almond milk for a creamier hot chocolate. Heat for 1-2 minutes until bubbles form on the side of the saucepan but do not boil.
- Add Chocolate and Sweetener: Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar-free sweetener, sugar-free chocolate chips, and optional ground cinnamon. Stir until the chocolate chips have completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Serve: Pour the hot chocolate into a cup immediately. Top with unsweetened whipped coconut cream or heavy cream, sprinkle with cocoa nibs or sugar-free shaved chocolate, and dust lightly with unsweetened cocoa powder. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Adjust sweetener quantity to taste depending on your preferred sweetness level and the sugar content of your chocolate chips.
- For a richer texture, use 1/2 cup heavy cream combined with 1/2 cup almond milk.
- Make sure to stir continuously when adding the chocolate chips to avoid burning or clumping.
- This recipe is a single serving but can be easily scaled up for more portions.
- The cocoa nibs add a nice crunch and extra depth of chocolate flavor but can be omitted if desired.
