Sugar Free Creamy Keto Hot Chocolate (Printable Version)

Rich, velvety sugar-free hot chocolate with heavy cream and dark chocolate. Ready in 10 minutes for a cozy keto-friendly treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream

→ Chocolate

03 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1 oz unsweetened dark chocolate, chopped

→ Sweeteners & Flavorings

05 - 2 tbsp powdered erythritol
06 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Optional Toppings

08 - Sugar-free whipped cream
09 - Sugar-free shaved chocolate

# Step-by-Step:

01 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together almond milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, and chopped chocolate.
02 - Stir continuously until the chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth and steaming, about 3-4 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil.
03 - Add erythritol, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Whisk until sweetener is fully dissolved and hot chocolate is creamy.
04 - Taste the hot chocolate and adjust sweetness level if needed by adding more sweetener.
05 - Pour into serving mugs. Top with sugar-free whipped cream and shaved chocolate if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that silky luxurious chocolate shop experience without the sugar crash that usually follows
  • It comes together in ten minutes flat which means cozy comfort is never far away
02 -
  • Never let the mixture boil or the cream can separate and ruin that silky texture you're after
  • Powdered sweeteners dissolve much faster in cold liquids so add yours while the milk is still warming up
03 -
  • Invest in a good quality whisk it makes all the difference in getting that smooth clump free texture
  • Making a double batch is never a bad idea since this reheats beautifully the next day