This easy 4 ingredients keto hot chocolate recipe is ready in only 5 minutes. I use a combo of almond milk and heavy cream for the ultimate creamy hot chocolate treat. This hot chocolate recipe is sugar free and has a dairy free option! Only 1g net carbs!
Who doesn't love a warm mug of hot chocolate in your favorite mug on a cold winter day? This sugar free and keto hot chocolate is such an easy recipe to make! It is my family's go to hot cocoa recipe. Make your cup of hot chocolate even more decadent by serving it with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
The keto diet is so popular now that it makes it a lot easier to enjoy chocolate flavored treats that are sugar free and gluten-free. This keto hot chocolate recipe tastes just like the real thing, promise!
Ingredients needed
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for this keto hot chocolate recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For the printable recipe, see the recipe card below.
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 keto hot chocolate, but not too decadent that it cannot be enjoyed regularly.
12 ounces unsweetened almond milk - You want to use an unsweetened almond milk to have this recipe be the lowest carbs possible. Almond milk is very low in carbs and calories. You could use vanilla or plain almond milk. Just make sure it is unsweetened. Alternatively you can use hot water to get a similar result.
4 ounces heavy whipping cream - heavy cream combined with the almond milk is going to make this sugar free hot chocolate super creamy. If you need a dairy free version of this hot beverage, you can use full fat unsweetened coconut milk.
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder - I like to use Ghirardelli regular cocoa powder but that is a personal preference. Any cocoa powder will work. You can use a dark chocolate powder for a more intense chocolate flavor.
2 tablespoons granular sweetener - My favorite brand of keto sweeteners is Lakanto which is a blend of erythritol and monk fruit sweetener. You can also use Swerve or allulose or your favorite sweetener. Add more or less sweetener to your hot cocoa to suit your own taste.
How to make keto hot chocolate
This section explains how to make this sugar free hot chocolate recipe step by step. For a full printable recipe, see the recipe card below.
This keto 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 stove top, In a small saucepan, heat your almond milk and heavy cream over medium heat until it is steaming, then whisk in the cocoa powder and sweetener. You could also use a milk frother. Pour into individual cups. Top with whipped heavy cream or coconut cream to make this even more decadent.
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 keto hot chocolate recipe completely dairy free. You want to use canned, full fat coconut milk for the creamiest dairy free hot chocolate. Other non-dairy milks you can use are oat milk and soy milk...they are not keto friendly, though.
Tips for the best sugar free hot chocolate
- Be sure to heat the liquid before adding the cocoa powder. If you add cocoa powder to cold liquid, it will not incorporate.
- Use unsweetened almond milk for the least amount of carbs.
- Use full-fat coconut milk n place of the heavy cream to make this recipe dairy free.
- Shave some real chocolate curls on top and keto marshmallows for a beautiful presentation.
Pre-made mix keto hot chocolate options
This creamy keto hot chocolate recipe is really quick to make, but sometimes we need something that is ready to go! Grocery stores carry sugar-free options but they are not keto friendly. There are lot's of sugar-free hot chocolate mix options online that are keto friendly. Here are a few:
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Ingredients
- 12 Ounces Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 4 Ounces Heavy Cream
- 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
- 2 Tablespoons sugar free granulated sweetener (see my favorite on Amazon)
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
Notes
- 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
Lauretta says
How about coconut milk The liquid proportion not the fat part. Plus the almond milk
This is how I make an ice cream.
Jennifer Banz says
Yes, that will work
Banjo Bob says
Prefect for watching a winter ❄️ snow. ⛄️.
Alan says
Like, no love the recipes. I hope you keep doing what your doing. I am a typ2 diabetic and these recipes really help.
Katherine Horning says
I add a small pinch of salt and a half teaspoon of vanilla to the above recipe which makes it perfect. A small shake of cinnamon is also very good.
Kathy says
I love this hot chocolate recipe. Sweet tooth and it satisfies the craving without feeling guilty. This will be my go to hot chocolate for myself to give me that little sweet treat. I did not change a thing. It was perfect just the way it was.
Mary says
Really nice hot chocolate for pre-diabetic husband. I've ordered triple chocolate cocoa from King Arthur and will see how that works. Very easy to make a single cup. Thank you for a great recipe.
Maggie says
The recipe was easy to follow and the taste was wonderful. Thank you for sharing your recipe. (The store brands had tons of carbs and not worth it.)
Brit says
So simple and delicious! Exactly what I was looking for and needed. So comforting. Thank you!
Kim Doss says
Just made your hot chocolate. Oh my goodness is it good. Thank you Jennifer
Az Anna says
Great!! Easy, quick and yummy!!
Lisa says
Great recipe! I used Dutch fat cocoa because I find it to be the richest, silkiest, creamiest cocoa and it dissolves well in liquid. I also used half heavy cream and half water as I didn’t have any other milks to use. Came out super creamy fatty and delicious.
Annabelle says
This came out delicious! I did have to improvise because I didn't have cocoa powder or heavy cream. So I used sugar-free hot chocolate mix and almond milk whipped cream instead. Still came out amazing. I know it's almost spring but it's still freezing out here in Washington state and this is perfect for right now! God bless. ❤️
S says
It's a lot of cream and the only way I'd use almond milk at all is Three Trees brand which is also organic or ma an even better idea is to make it yourself preferably from unpasteurized almonds. Same with only using organic cacao powder.
Debbie H says
Well, good for you and thanks for sharing what you would do.
What's your website so we can see all that you would do?
jenniferbanz says
Sounds a little elitist. You must have unlimited time and grocery budget. I also hope you realize that the process or pasteurization is heating and the almond milk would then be heated while your HOT chocolate is cooking.
Lucy says
The USDA requires all almonds to be pasteurized in the United States to reduce the risk of salmonella. Even almonds sold as raw are pasteurized.
Edith says
Today is my birthday. I made this for myself instead of my usual shake and added some coffee. It is amazing! Great start to the day.
Carol says
I love this hot chocolate. I also use the same
recipe in my Vitamix with ice and make a delicious keto chocolate smoothie!
Kassandra says
Sooooo goood exactly what I was looking for.
Karen says
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!!
Erica says
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!
Joan says
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.
Jodi says
You are probably looking at the carbs in original almond milk. It has 8 carbs. Unsweetened has only 1 carb.
Carol says
Delicious! I can now drink hot chocolate again. Thanks for a great recipe!
Debbie says
Simple and delicious! I had to add more lakanto Sweetener to taste but once I did this was delicious! Thank you!
Linda Hodgkins says
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.
Rita says
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.
Tiffany Laney says
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.
Christina says
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!
Danine says
This was delicious....and not too sweet, just perfect and easy peasy to make. Thank you for the recipe!
Lynnsey says
Hi! Thank you for this recipe! Do you have a suggestion for an almond milk substitute?
jenniferbanz says
Maybe oat milk or coconut milk
Lori says
I'm always looking for a killer hot chocolate recipe and yours sounds divine! It looks just so luscious and creamy!
Femi says
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!
Meagen Brosius says
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!
Sara Welch says
Nothing like hot chocolate on a cold day! And I love that this is so light too! Excited to enjoy this after dinner tonight!
Beth says
I love my almond milk and this looks so thick and creamy! I'm giving your dairy free version a go!
Jessica Formicola says
Hot chocolate is my go to drink during winter, and this recipe is the best one I've ever tried!
estelle says
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!
Michelle says
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!
Renee | The Good Hearted Woman says
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?!?)
Brenda Campbell says
Thanks because I love Got Chocolate..... been on ket O but still not sure at times how to deal things up . Thanks for posting.....