Thick and Creamy Homemade Keto Hot Chocolate
This keto hot chocolate is rich, creamy, super thick with an intense chocolate flavor. Serve with sugar-free homemade whipped cream for a delicious treat.
Servings 2 servings
Calories 252kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated Erythritol or Monk Fruit sweetener
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream or canned coconut milk
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or macadamia nut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum or 1 tablespoon chia seeds powder or coconut flour
Serving Suggestions
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk cocoa powder and the Erythritol with a few tablespoons of liquid to break up all the cocoa lumps.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream or the coconut milk, and almond milk mixing constantly.
- Put the saucepan over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Be careful not to let the milk come to a boil.
- Whisk a little xanthan gum/ coconut flour/ chia seeds powder coconut flour with a few tablespoons of water to create a slurry and then add to the simmering hot chocolate.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Taste and adjust the sweetness.
- Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Calcium: 345mg | Iron: 1mg