Low Carb Creamy Classic Hot Chocolate
Warm up your chilly evenings with this indulgently rich and velvety *Low Carb Creamy Classic Hot Chocolate*. Designed for those seeking a keto-friendly indulgence, this recipe combines unsweetened almond milk and heavy cream to create a luscious base that’s delicately sweetened with Erythritol for a low-carb twist. The deep, chocolatey flavor comes from unsweetened cocoa powder and a touch of chopped dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), delivering that classic hot chocolate taste without the sugar spike. Enhanced with pure vanilla extract and a pinch of salt for a perfectly balanced sip, this hot chocolate is ready in just 15 minutes from start to finish. Served warm in your favorite mug, it's the ultimate guilt-free comfort drink, and for an extra treat, top it with freshly whipped heavy cream. Perfect for cozy nights or as a decadent yet low-carb dessert option!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons Erythritol or keto-friendly sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ounce dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa), chopped
- 0.0625 teaspoon pinch of salt
Directions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine the unsweetened almond milk and heavy cream. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to simmer, but do not let it boil.
Step 2
Whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth and well incorporated.
Step 3
Add the Erythritol or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener and continue to whisk until fully dissolved.
Step 4
Stir in the vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
Step 5
Add the chopped dark chocolate to the mixture, and stir continuously until the chocolate has completely melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from heat and taste for sweetness, adjusting if necessary by adding more sweetener a little at a time.
Step 7
Pour the hot chocolate into two mugs and serve immediately while warm and creamy. Optionally, top with whipped cream made from heavy cream for an extra indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (681.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 698.5 |
| Total Fat 60.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 32.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 120mg | 0% |
| Sodium 476.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 50.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.7g | |
| Protein 8.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 175.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 885.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 628.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories