Keto Classic Hot Cocoa

Warm up your winter nights with this rich and creamy Keto Classic Hot Cocoa—a low-carb twist on a timeless favorite. Crafted with unsweetened cocoa powder, heavy cream, and keto-friendly sweeteners like erythritol, this indulgent drink delivers all the comfort of traditional hot chocolate without the guilt. Perfect for a quick treat, it comes together in just 15 minutes and features a velvety texture thanks to the combination of almond milk and heavy cream. Enhanced with a hint of vanilla and a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness, this keto hot cocoa is as luxurious as it is easy to make. Serve it steaming hot, optionally topped with sugar-free whipped cream or a dusting of cocoa, for a cozy, low-carb drink that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons Erythritol or keto-friendly sweetener
0.5 cup Heavy cream
1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk
0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
0.125 teaspoon Salt
0.25 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder, erythritol, and salt.

Step 2

Add the water to the pan and stir until the mixture is smooth, forming a cocoa paste.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring continuously.

Step 4

Add the heavy cream and almond milk to the saucepan, stirring until well combined.

Step 5

Continue to heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it is hot but not boiling.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 7

Pour the hot cocoa into mugs and serve immediately, optionally garnishing with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of cocoa powder.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(583.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	490.5

Total Fat 46.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 120mg	0%
Sodium 556.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g	0%
Total Sugars 0.5g
Protein 4.4g	0%

Vitamin D 131.8IU	0%
Calcium 650.0mg	0%
Iron 2.9mg	0%
Potassium 296.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.6%

Protein: 3.1%

Carbs: 23.3%