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    Recipes » Keto Drinks Recipes » keto Hot Chocolate Recipe

    Published: Jan 24, 2020 · by: jenniferbanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

    keto Hot Chocolate Recipe

    This easy 4 ingredients keto hot chocolate is ready in only 5 minutes.  I use a combo of almond milk and heavy cream for the ultimate creamy hot chocolate treat…but I also provide a dairy free option.

    fancy hot chocolate in 2 clear mugs

    “This blog post is sponsored by Almond Breeze. The content and opinions expressed here are mine.”

    Who doesn’t love a warm mug of hot chocolate on a cold day?  This low carb and keto version is so easy to make!  It is my family’s go to hot chocolate recipe.  Make it even more decadent by serving it with a dollop of whipped cream on top.

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    The ingredients for this recipe are unsweetened almond milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, and keto friendly sweetener.

    This combination of ingredients makes for a decadent hot chocolate, but not too decadent that it cannot be enjoyed regularly.

    MICROWAVE OR STOVETOP

    This recipe can be made easily on the stovetop or the microwave.

    For the microwave, heat your almond milk and heavy cream in mugs for 90 seconds then simply stir in the cocoa powder and sweetener.

    For the stovetop, heat your almond milk and heavy cream over medium heat until it is steaming, then whisk in the cocoa powder and sweetener.

    ingredients for hot chocolate in a red sauce pan

    DAIRY FREE OPTION

    This recipe uses almond milk which is dairy free, but we need to replace the heavy cream with canned, full fat coconut milk to make this recipe completely dairy free.

    OTHER KETO DRINKS FROM LOW CARB WITH JENNIFER TO ENJOY:

    • Keto Bulletproof Coffee
    • Low Carb Smoothies – The Essentials!
    • Frozen Peppermint Mocha
    • Low Carb Matcha Latte
    keto hot chocolate in a sauce pan

    Keto Hot Chocolate - 1 Net Carb

    Easy keto hot chocolate can be made in 5 minutes with 4 simple ingredients. A dairy free option is provided as well as stovetop and microwave instructions.
    5 from 16 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: gluten free, recipe for keto hot chocolate
    Prep Time: 3 minutes
    Cook Time: 2 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 243kcal
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    INGREDIENTS

    • 12 Ounces Almond Breeze Original AlmondMilk
    • 4 Ounces Heavy Cream
    • 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
    • 2 Tablespoons Granular Sweetener (Click here to see my favorite on Amazon)
    US Customary - Metric

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Stovetop

    • Heat the almond milk and the heavy cream in a small sauce pan over medium heat until it is steaming...about 5 minutes. Whisk in the cocoa powder and sweetener until fully incorporated. Serve in 2 mugs.

    Microwave

    • Heat the almond milk and heavy cream in 2 mugs for 2-3 minutes or until the desired temperature. Stir in the cocoa powder and the sweetener. Serve

    JENNIFER'S TIPS

    • DAIRY FREE: Almond milk is dairy free but to make this recipe completely dairy free, replace the heavy cream with canned full fat coconut milk.
    • NUTRITION: The nutrition information below is for 1 cup of the hot chocolate using heavy cream and Ghirardelli cocoa powder.
    • It is important to heat the liquid before adding in the cocoa powder or it will clump and be harder to incorporate.
    • Use unsweetened almond milk for the least amount of carbs

    NUTRITION

    Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 27g | Fiber: 3g
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    1. Carol says

      January 22, 2022 at 6:07 pm

      I love this hot chocolate. I also use the same
      recipe in my Vitamix with ice and make a delicious keto chocolate smoothie!

      Reply
    2. Kassandra says

      December 03, 2021 at 7:34 pm

      5 stars
      Sooooo goood exactly what I was looking for.

      Reply
    3. Karen says

      November 30, 2021 at 9:15 pm

      Just had my first mug of your Keto hot chocolate made with unsweetened almond milk& some cream. It was delicious!! I added a bit more sweetener to suit my taste. I will be making this again for many of the upcoming winter evenings. Thanks for creating this that tastes soooo good!!

      Reply
    4. Erica says

      November 30, 2021 at 3:05 pm

      5 stars
      A great easy hot chocolate recipe that was satisfying to my taste buds. I added some keto friendly whipped topping to top it off. Delicious!

      Reply
    5. Joan says

      November 04, 2021 at 8:14 am

      This is delicious! I made it with organic cacao powder rather than cocoa. Each cup of unsweetened almond milk is 8 carbs, not 1, though. Can’t subtract sugar unless its sugar alcohol.

      Reply
    6. Carol says

      November 02, 2021 at 2:03 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! I can now drink hot chocolate again. Thanks for a great recipe!

      Reply
    7. Debbie says

      October 19, 2021 at 12:37 am

      Simple and delicious! I had to add more lakanto Sweetener to taste but once I did this was delicious! Thank you!

      Reply
    8. Linda Hodgkins says

      March 19, 2021 at 8:12 am

      Been looking for “sugar free” all natural hot chocolate. This is PERFECT! I mix dry ingredients together in a jar than take 2 Tbs for a single serving. Thank you for this recipe.

      Reply
    9. Rita says

      February 17, 2021 at 2:17 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this for the first time and love it. The only thing I will change next time is to make a paste with the cocoa and a little of the liquid then stir it in. The cocoa took some dissolving.

      Reply
    10. Tiffany Laney says

      January 26, 2021 at 12:28 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely love this! It is one of my go to drinks for winter and makes me feel like I am not missing anything….except the carbs. Thank you so much for keeping me sane during this crazy winter season. I also add a drop of peppermint essential oil for an extra hint of the holidays.

      Reply
    11. Christina says

      December 28, 2020 at 12:42 pm

      So happy to finally find a Keto Hot Chocolate that tastes deliciou! I have always added a pinch of cinnamon to our HC and did the same the second time I made this one and it was sooo good!

      Reply
    12. Danine says

      December 02, 2020 at 3:01 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious….and not too sweet, just perfect and easy peasy to make. Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
    13. Lynnsey says

      November 26, 2020 at 8:28 am

      Hi! Thank you for this recipe! Do you have a suggestion for an almond milk substitute?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        November 30, 2020 at 2:15 pm

        Maybe oat milk or coconut milk

        Reply
    14. Lori says

      January 29, 2020 at 11:41 am

      5 stars
      I’m always looking for a killer hot chocolate recipe and yours sounds divine! It looks just so luscious and creamy!

      Reply
    15. Femi says

      January 29, 2020 at 11:32 am

      5 stars
      I’ve tried this with coconut milk, so I’m totally with you on the full fat coconut milk as a dairy free option! I think I add coconut milk to everything now and it’s ridiculous how creamy it is and with chocolate, the height of decadence! Lol! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    16. Meagen Brosius says

      January 28, 2020 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      I’m always looking for delicious keto recipes, so glad I found this one! It’s delicious and so easy to make. Definitely one of our new favorites!

      Reply
    17. Sara Welch says

      January 28, 2020 at 2:24 pm

      5 stars
      Nothing like hot chocolate on a cold day! And I love that this is so light too! Excited to enjoy this after dinner tonight!

      Reply
    18. Beth says

      January 28, 2020 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      I love my almond milk and this looks so thick and creamy! I’m giving your dairy free version a go!

      Reply
    19. Jessica Formicola says

      January 28, 2020 at 1:13 pm

      5 stars
      Hot chocolate is my go to drink during winter, and this recipe is the best one I’ve ever tried!

      Reply
    20. estelle says

      January 28, 2020 at 1:12 pm

      5 stars
      I love how easy it is! Especially with all the rain we’ve been getting, hot cocoa is the best to enjoy in the winter!

      Reply
    21. Michelle says

      January 28, 2020 at 1:08 pm

      5 stars
      Yes please! This came in so handy this week with all the snow and ice we’re having. I got to have some hot chocolate and didn’t feel left out from my kiddos!

      Reply
    22. Renee | The Good Hearted Woman says

      January 28, 2020 at 1:02 pm

      5 stars
      I didn’t think it was possible to make a good keto hot chocolate, but it looks like you did! Thank you! (What did we ever do without Almond Milk?!?)

      Reply
    23. Brenda Campbell says

      January 24, 2020 at 11:36 am

      Thanks because I love Got Chocolate….. been on ket O but still not sure at times how to deal things up . Thanks for posting…..

      Reply

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