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This Keto-Friendly Sugar-Free Hot Chocolate Recipe makes creamy, rich hot chocolate with ingredients you probably already have on hand. This quick and easy hot chocolate can be part of a low-carb, keto, diabetic, gluten-free, grain-free, Atkins or Banting diet. There is even a dairy-free option!
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The Recipe for Keto Hot Chocolate
Looking for a delicious way to warm up? This hot chocolate will fit the bill! It’s loaded with chocolate flavor and has a luxurious texture that just can’t be found in a packet.
Best of all, if you eat low-carb, you probably have all of the ingredients you need on hand. If not, you’ll be able to find them in almost any grocery store.
In addition, this recipe can be made in just a few minutes. No need for a long wait to satisfy that chocolate craving!
The Inspiration for Keto-Friendly, Sugar-Free Hot Chocolate
This recipe is based off of a recipe my mother would make years ago if we happened to run out of hot chocolate mix. Of course, she used sugar and whole milk, so it wasn’t low-carb.
Instead of using sugar, I used one of my favorite sweeteners. The addition of cream no only decreases the carb content, but also gives the hot chocolate a velvety mouthfeel only present in the very best hot chocolate.
This is a recipe I’ve been making for years. While I already have a delicious hot chocolate recipe on the blog, I want add one that doesn’t require making a chocolate syrup first.
I also wanted to have a hot chocolate recipe on the blog that has a dairy-free option. I find that many of my followers are going dairy-free and I’m trying to accommodate all of you as best I can.
Since this is my go-to quick and easy hot chocolate recipe, I decided to write down the ingredients and share it with all of you.
Tips and Tricks
Dairy-Free Option
This recipe can easily be made dairy-free by substituting the thick coconut milk from a can for the heavy whipping cream. I find that this adds a slight coconut flavor that I find works well with the chocolate–kind of like a Mound bar.
Sweetener Substitutions
If you don’t have my favorite sweetener on hand, feel free to substitute what you have. If you do substitute, be sure to adjust the quantity if necessary to obtain the correct sweetness level.
For example, the sweetener I use is twice as sweet as sugar, if yours measures cup for cup like sugar, you will need to double the amount.
Super-sweet sweeteners such as pure stevia powder or pure monk fruit powder may not provide enough bulk to combine with the cocoa. Because of this, the cocoa may form into lumps.
Final Words
ThisKeto-Friendly Sugar-Free Hot Chocolate Recipe makes a delicious way to shake off the chill of a fall or winter day. Cradling a warm mugful in your hands, breathing in that sweet steam, and sipping that creamy richness will make any day just a little bit better. Enjoy!
-Annissa
It may be summer, but is always hot chocolate season! Indulge yourself with this super easy and yummy Keto-Friendly Sugar-Free Hot Chocolate Recipe! 🍫😋
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Keto-Friendly Sugar-Free Hot Chocolate Recipe
This Keto-Friendly Sugar-Free Hot Chocolate Recipe makes creamy, rich hot chocolate with ingredients you probably already have on hand. This quick and easy hot chocolate can be part of a low-carb, keto, diabetic, gluten-free, grain-free, Atkins or Banting diet. There is even a dairy-free option!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 173 kcal
Author Annissa Slusher
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated stevia/erythritol blend (Pyure)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (coconut milk from a can for dairy-free)
- 2 cups unsweetened original flavor almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Whisk together cocoa powder and the granulated stevia/erythritol blend in a medium saucepan. Try to break up any cocoa lumps.
Whisk in the heavy whipping cream or the coconut milk a tablespoon at a time to create a thick liquid.
Slowly stream in the almond milk into the mixture, while whisking. Heat mixture over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until hot. Do not allow mixture to boil. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Pour into cups, garnish if desired (I used whipped cream), and serve.
Recipe Notes
Serving size: 6.7 ounces
Per serving:
Net Carbs (g): 2
Nutrition Facts
Keto-Friendly Sugar-Free Hot Chocolate Recipe
Amount Per Serving (6.7 ounces)
Calories 173 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 54mg18%
Sodium 130mg6%
Potassium 220mg6%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 900%18%
Vitamin C 0%0%
Calcium 330%33%
Iron 1.3%7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Claudia Lamascolo on October 5, 2018 at 8:56 am
wow these are some yummy photos and I love that this is sugar free its looks really good!
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Andrea Metlika on November 14, 2020 at 3:09 pm
Now this is a hot chocolate made just for me! It’s perfect!
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Annissa Slusher on November 16, 2020 at 9:54 pm
Glad it fit the bill!
-AnnissaReply
CM on January 12, 2021 at 2:53 pm
I’ve tried almost every low carb, keto friendly hot chocolate. This is by far the best! It’s rich, dedicant & indulgent. Delish!
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Nichole Miller on February 18, 2021 at 4:00 am
I love this recipe. So satisfying.
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Louise Ann Lauzon on December 3, 2021 at 12:28 pm
By far the best Keto hot cocoa ever ! I have tried others and well lets just say they dont compare .
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Betty Newton on July 30, 2022 at 1:12 pm
Great hot chocolate! Not weak but bold. Didn’t have the sugar substitute so used Monk Fruit instead. Trying to quit coffee so using cup of hot chocolate. Love the simple recipe! It’s a winner!
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Lauren Vavala @ DeliciousLittleBites on October 5, 2018 at 10:31 am
I love that this is sugar free, yet so rich and creamy! I do follow low carb most of the time and can’t wait to make this when the weather cools off!
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Lucy @ Supergoldenbakes on October 5, 2018 at 10:59 am
This hot chocolate sounds very decadent. The addition of cream really must give it a lovely, smooth texture.
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Lisa | Garlic & Zest on October 5, 2018 at 11:47 am
I love that you’ve made this Keto friendly — I have a niece who adheres to a Keto diet, so I’ll definitely share this with her.
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Amy | The Cook Report on October 5, 2018 at 12:13 pm
You really can’t beat a good hot chocolate this time of year 🙂
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Haley on October 10, 2018 at 5:29 pm
Annissa,
This hot chocolate is so good!! I used Lakanto and doubled the sugar like you suggested, and this stuff is the best!Reply
Annissa on October 11, 2018 at 11:31 am
Hi haley,
Do you find that you prefer the Lakanto over Pyure? I’ve used it in a few recipes and like it.
-AnnissaReply
Haley on October 11, 2018 at 5:40 pm
I haven’t used Pyure but I definitely prefer Lakanto over Swerve. I also find that I don’t have any stomach issues with Lakanto and with Swerve, it always happens.
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Annissa on October 11, 2018 at 6:20 pm
That makes sense. Swerve has oligosaccharides which probably act as a prebiotic fiber. It’s great to feed good bacteria, but sometimes it can be a little much for people and needs to be introduced slowly.
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Liz S. on December 18, 2020 at 12:11 pm
Your recipe was excellent! I used heavy cream and it was rich and creamy. I varied from the instructions a bit. I put everything in a mini blender, I added a dash of cinnamon, blended it, poured it into a mug and microwaved it for 2 minutes. It came out perfect. Thank you for sharing your recipe!
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Annissa Slusher on December 18, 2020 at 4:00 pm
Thanks for sharing your cool technique!
-AnnissaReply
Robin West on November 4, 2021 at 12:50 pm
This was delicious, I used unsweetened cocoa powder, coconut crystals (cane sugar alternative), cream and oat milk. Probably a few more carbs but worth it!
Joni on December 9, 2018 at 11:15 am
I have made 3 different “keto” Hot Chocolate recipes… so far, i like this one the best. I have also added some cinnamon to it (for hubby). And it also is really good. Very creamy and hits the spot on these cold mornings when you really don’t want another cup of coffee. Thank you for sharing
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Annissa on December 9, 2018 at 6:33 pm
Joni,
Thanks so much! I really appreciate your feedback! I love the idea of adding cinnamon to it.
AnnissaReply
Sherry Smith-Nguyen on December 12, 2020 at 6:13 pm
Love this hot chocolate
I add peppermint to it… so yummy!Reply
Joyce on November 20, 2021 at 4:03 am
Peppermint sounds like a nice addition especially during the holiday season. I definitely will try this recipe and thanks!
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Calandra Arrington on January 14, 2019 at 12:39 pm
First snow of 2019 and this keto friendly hit coco fits the bill. My daughter lives hot chocolate and ask for it often. I’ve tried other recipes and this the the ONLY one she loves.
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Annissa on January 14, 2019 at 6:49 pm
I’m jealous of your snow, but it was chilly enough here that I had an excuse to make it for myself this morning. Glad it was a hit with your daughter. Kids are the toughest critics, so this means a lot!
-AnnissaReply
Judy beard on February 22, 2019 at 7:49 pm
I use as chocolate milk when it gets cold in icebox. It’s good
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Annissa on February 23, 2019 at 3:27 pm
Great idea!
-AnnissaReply
Mel on November 11, 2019 at 4:00 pm
Hello,
What would be the best substitute for the almond milk? I have a peanut/tree nut allergy
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Annissa Slusher on November 12, 2019 at 9:44 am
Mel,
The unsweetened coconut milk in a carton would work fine for this recipe. I’ve used this before and it adds a nice, coconut note to the flavor.
-AnnissaJackie Lussier on January 12, 2021 at 12:58 pm
You can use coconut milk. It’s found in the same refrigerator section as almond milk.
Kit Kichler on October 19, 2021 at 7:07 am
Can you use soy milk instead of almond?
Annissa Slusher on December 2, 2021 at 1:16 pm
Yes.
Autumn Skidmore on January 29, 2019 at 10:15 pm
I had been craving hot chocolate all day. We are supposed to have freezing temperatures tonight around 0. Again all I could think about was hot chocolate. I am new to keto and wanted to follow without cheating. This recipe is so much better than any hot chocolate you can buy. I am so glad I came across this
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Annissa on January 30, 2019 at 9:30 am
Glad it could take the edge off of a chill. Stay warm!
-AnnissaReply
Michelle on February 7, 2019 at 7:47 pm
I love love love this recipe! Prior to going to Keto WOE I never had homemade hot chocolate. Now I can’t imagine any other way! I’ve been adding a bit of peppermint extract, so good!! Thank you for the recipe.
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Annissa on February 8, 2019 at 4:36 pm
Now you have me craving hot chocolate with peppermint. On the way to the kitchen… Yum!
-AnnissaReply
Red Robin on February 20, 2019 at 10:57 pm
I also added peppermint oil for my husband who loves minty things. Then I blended the hot chocolate – it added another dimension which was great!
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Annissa on February 21, 2019 at 11:19 am
I love peppermint and chocolate together. I’m going to have to try that!
-AnnissaReply
Aussie Mum on March 13, 2022 at 4:37 am
Good recipeI used soy milk, but I didn’t like the stevia it tastes fake.
I’m day 3 of Keto (Vegan).
So this is all new.
Put on Keto by Natural Practitioner.Reply
Adam on February 24, 2019 at 10:38 am
I only had cocoa powder, whole milk and stevia/erythriol blend, and instead of a saucepan I put them in a milk-frothing pitcher and used my espresso machine’s steam wand. It was a foamy, plush delight. I could probably even do without the sweetener, as whole milk develops a natural sweetness when you steam it.
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Annissa on February 24, 2019 at 5:22 pm
Sound yummy!
-AnnissaReply
Adam on February 25, 2019 at 8:12 am
I only had cocoa powder, whole milk and stevia/erythritol blend so I used those, then instead of a saucepan I put it all in a milk frothing pitcher and used my espresso machine’s steam wand. It was a foamy, plush delight. I could probably do without the sweetener, as whole milk gets sweet when you steam it.
Don’t get me wrong, I do intend on trying it with the cream and vanilla.
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Beth on March 10, 2019 at 8:26 pm
This is so stinkin good! I finally made a bunch of dry ingredients in a jar so I can have it ready. I do a little less hwc and use Califia Farms unsweetened milk. What a fabulous treat for those of us trying to eat less sugar. Thank you for sharing!!❤️
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Annissa on March 11, 2019 at 10:32 am
You’re welcome!
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Amaya on April 1, 2019 at 7:15 pm
Through every word if the description, I was really excited to try this recipe. Then I got to the actual recipe and saw almond milk and was so sad. I can’t use any nut milk, nor do I like soy milk. Coconut milk is kinda ok taste-wise, but generally, I only ever use heavy cream when I make coffee. So far, I’m 0 for 4 on finding a keto hot cocoa I can enjoy. 🙁
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Annissa on April 2, 2019 at 5:46 pm
Other milks should be okay to use for this recipe.
-AnnissaReply
Dottie on November 10, 2019 at 3:21 pm
I was thinking to make up a big batch of dry mix to have on hand, and since I don’t buy milk, I was going to add some powdered non dairy creamer to it so it would be creamy. It’s my go to in a pinch for mac and cheese, and mashed potatoes. Could that work for you?
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Michelle Bentham on April 22, 2019 at 5:53 pm
Haven’t tried this recipe, but I’m just starting Keto and looking forward to trying it. What do you think about adding collagen powder and butter to increase fat intake. Do you think it would work with the hot chocolate. I do not drink hot tea or coffee ever! So I am looking for an alternative to start my day. THANKS!
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Annissa on April 22, 2019 at 6:32 pm
You could add either of those (or both). Sounds like a great way to start the day! I wish you luck on your keto journey! Keep us posted!
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Sandi on November 17, 2020 at 12:04 pm
Ooooh yeah! Good idea!! I also added a little Espresso powder. Deeelish!
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Mark on June 25, 2019 at 2:16 am
Yummers! I taste-tested this so much while it was heating I darn near finished it before pouring the remainder into a small cup.
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Jennifer on September 18, 2019 at 11:39 am
Since this is for 3 servings, can you refrigerate the other two servings and warm them up for the nest two days?
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Annissa Slusher on September 18, 2019 at 11:45 am
Yes, I think that would be fine. Just warm them up gently.
-ANnissaReply
susan hicks on October 7, 2019 at 12:01 pm
Really looking forward to giving this a try, but think you should change the serving size. Who actually ever drinks 7 ounces?? 12 oz. is a standard nowadays (I drink 12 oz of hot tea nightly). It will only up the carbs to 3 or 3-1/2 and will be more like what people are actually consuming. Thanks for your time.
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Annissa Slusher on October 10, 2019 at 12:00 pm
I provide serving sizes not to prevent people from eating more, but because I need to choose an amount to use to calculate. I try to choose a normal serving size. Many china sets have cups that hold 6 to 8 ounces. If you want to drink 12 ounces of hot chocolate, I’m not going to stop you. You will need to alter the calculations.
I just got back from a trip to Italy. The standard cappuccinos and hot chocolates served there were probably less than 5 ounces. Serving sizes in the United States have indeed increased. It appears that the super-sizing trend has been good for the health of this country.
With that said, I also drink hot tea as a 12 ounce serving and have several of these a day. The difference to me is that my jasmine green tea has almost no calories while hot chocolate is much more calorie intensive and therefore more satisfying.
Best wishes with your journey toward health.
-Annissa
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Sandi on November 17, 2020 at 12:12 pm
Excellent recipe! And speaking of Italy, yes, a standard espresso cup holds 5 oz. Also, for an extra kick/treat, I added a little espresso powder for a delicious mocha! And very few net carbs! A definitie keeper for the winter.
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Annissa Slusher on November 18, 2020 at 9:38 pm
Mmmmm..mocha!
-AnnissaReply
Sandi on November 17, 2020 at 12:18 pm
I halved the recipe to make one serving. That just about completelky filled my go to tea cup and only 1.5 net carbs. I myself wouldn’t “waste” 3 – 3.5 net carbs on one cup of hot cocoa myself but anyway you do it, it was. easy enough to figure out. Delicious!
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Marion on October 15, 2019 at 3:43 pm
Can it be made with coconut milk instead of almond?
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Annissa Slusher on October 15, 2019 at 4:12 pm
Yes, for sure.
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Ginny on January 8, 2021 at 1:39 pm
Just like my mom used to make. Ketofied! Thank you!
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Summer on October 19, 2019 at 11:01 am
We had an early soccer game this morning. It was 40 degrees and drizzling. I thought about hot chocolate during the whole game. I cant drink coffee or hot tea due to a severe caffeine sensitivity, so hot chocolate is one of my only options for a good, cozy warm drink. I found this recipe, and I knew I had to make it as soon as we got home. It was very easy to make and it’s DELICIOUS! The kids even loved it. No one knew it had almond milk and a sugar substitute. I put a dollop of homemade whipped cream on top to make it extra creamy. This will be a go-to for this winter. Thank you!
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Elaine Pease on October 20, 2019 at 3:16 pm
Loved the cinnamon addition idea from above and I subbed whole milk also and was perfect!
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Leslie Templeton on November 1, 2019 at 5:19 pm
I love this recipe! Great recipe as is but I added a little cinnamon and fresh ground nutmeg the second time I made it. Love!!! Thank you!
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Annissa Slusher on November 3, 2019 at 6:32 pm
I love cold weather just because it gives me an excuse to make this.
Annissa
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Robin warmington on November 14, 2019 at 1:10 pm
Curious, if for the holidays, you think a large batch of this warming in the crockpot would hold up?
Thanks,
RobinReply
Annissa Slusher on November 14, 2019 at 8:10 pm
I don’t see why it wouldn’t. You might need to stir it every once in a while. Sounds like a wonderful idea!
-AnnissaReply
Vicki Walker on November 15, 2019 at 7:59 pm
This was delicious! It did get lumpy when I was adding the almond milk, but I put in the blender for a few seconds and it ended up as smooth as silk. I will make this often. Thanks for the sharing the recipe!
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Annissa Slusher on November 19, 2019 at 1:18 pm
With this recipe, you need to add the wet ingredients very slowly and stir to make a paste, then a slightly thinner paste, then thin that one out. I suspect the reason lumps formed is that you may have rushed this process a bit. It’s hard not to when it smells so good!
-AnnissaReply
Angie on November 16, 2019 at 8:08 pm
looks yummy & I have an open carton of almond milk, which I was thinking is should toss. now I can use it up, plus who doesn’t like hot chocolate…thanks for creating this recipe
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Annissa Slusher on November 19, 2019 at 1:15 pm
You’re welcome! It’s a great way to use up that extra almond milk!
-AnnissaReply
Stacie on November 18, 2019 at 3:13 pm
Thanks for the recipe. I am drinking it now and am thankful for warm chocolate! I used Hershey’s cocoa powder but next time I plan to try dutch cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.
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Rebecca Hernandez on November 24, 2019 at 6:19 pm
This is so creamy and rich! It was so good, my family couldn’t even tell it was sugar free.
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Karen Ellingson on December 1, 2019 at 10:32 am
I made a two serving batch of this yesterday. I drank one serving and it was so satisfying and filling. This morning I turned it into a peppermint mocha by adding it to my coffee and adding some sugar free peppermint syrup. I always used to love peppermint mochas during the holidays and now I can have it again. Thank you so much!
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Annissa Slusher on December 3, 2019 at 6:59 pm
Glad you enjoyed it! I love peppermint and chocolate together as well. I remember stirring my hot chocolate with a peppermint stick when I was little. I love your idea of adding some peppermint syrup to get the same effect without all of the sugar.
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Amanda Taylor on December 3, 2019 at 11:58 am
Can you put leftovers in the fridge until the next day?
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Annissa Slusher on December 3, 2019 at 6:47 pm
Yes. I would reheat slowly while whisking. If it separates for some reason (I don’t think it will), you can put it in a blender. Be careful it isn’t too hot if you do this as you don’t want to burn yourself if some splashes out.
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Matt on December 6, 2019 at 4:01 pm
Very good, but needs some salt added. I added til it tasted right, prolly near 3/4 teaspoon.
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Annissa Slusher on December 9, 2019 at 11:00 am
Usually I get comments that I add too much salt. Good to know there’s someone out there who likes salt even more than I do!
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Blythe on December 30, 2019 at 10:09 pm
WOW! My husband asked for hot cocoa, neither of us expected this level of flavor. Thanks a bunch for this sweet, decadent, treat!
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Annissa Slusher on January 7, 2020 at 10:34 pm
You’re welcome!
AnnissaReply
Rebekah on January 24, 2020 at 11:58 am
Delicious! Found THE recipe I was looking for. Thanks so much!
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Miranda on February 10, 2020 at 1:08 pm
This really hit the spot! So rich and creamy-yummm! I used Ghirardelli cocoa powder and swerve for sugar also added a bit of stevia liquid at end (because I have a sweet tooth). Great recipe very satisfying! Thanks!!
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Annissa Slusher on February 13, 2020 at 3:18 pm
Glad you enjoyed it! It makes sense that you needed to add a bit of stevia as Swerve is not as sweet as Pyure blend that I use.
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shebson on July 10, 2020 at 10:16 pm
So yummy, rich and creamy.
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Annissa Slusher on July 11, 2020 at 12:49 pm
Spoken like a true chocolate lover!
-AnnissaReply
Jacqueline Debono on November 14, 2020 at 12:43 pm
I don’t use sweeteners but dairy is problem for my hubby. Going to give this delicious sounding hot chocolate a try with coconut cream and the almond milk!
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Michelle on November 14, 2020 at 12:57 pm
Love! I love that I can drink this all winter long, guilt FREE!
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Tara on November 14, 2020 at 4:09 pm
Such a warm and comforting hot chocolate! This week has been the first cooler one of the season and could definitely use this today. Yum!
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Annissa Slusher on November 16, 2020 at 9:54 pm
Hot chocolate is one of my favorite things about winter!
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Pam on December 9, 2020 at 4:54 pm
It’s like a yummy dessert. Add a little extra sweetener. Also used my immersion blender just before pouring to make it nice a frothy, then topped with whipped cream. So delicious. It’s chilly outside so this hits all the marks.
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Denine on December 17, 2020 at 9:55 am
Wow! This is actually the best hot chocolate I have ever had! I used coconut milk and almond milk and heavy cream because I only had a little of each. It was delicious.
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Elle on December 24, 2020 at 9:34 pm
I used heavy cream, almond milk, and Swerve and this is the best hot cocoa I’ve ever had. What a treat!
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Julie on December 29, 2020 at 8:44 pm
I made a double batch and then froze the leftover in silicon molds. Then made it into a frozen hot chocolate by blending it with some almond milk and a tab of sugar free vanilla creamer. Amazing!!!!! Thank you for this recipe!!!
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Yvonne on December 30, 2020 at 5:18 pm
Can I reheat leftovers nicely? It’s only me that will drink it.
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Annissa Slusher on January 2, 2021 at 5:27 pm
To reheat, put it in a saucepan and heat it slowly, whisking frequently.
-AnnissaReply
Georgia Chesnut on January 6, 2021 at 8:59 pm
This was easy and fantastic! I used Silk Heavy Cream and was so smooth
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Renee Vaughn on January 18, 2021 at 2:18 pm
Seriously FANTASTIC hot chocolate!! Possibly better than regular sugar hot cocoa. I used xylitol sweetener and just got Dutch process cocoa, Valrhona Cocoa Powder, (ordered online).
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Annissa Slusher on January 19, 2021 at 11:14 pm
Glad you enjoyed it!
-AnnissaReply
Tracie on January 20, 2021 at 6:05 pm
Can I reheat in microwave
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Annissa Slusher on January 20, 2021 at 10:36 pm
Hi Tracie,
I think you will have better luck reheating on the stovetop in a pan while whisking frequently.
-AnnisssaReply
Shannon S on February 1, 2021 at 12:32 pm
This is SO delicious and perfect for the cold wintery months. Since finding this recipe, I’ve had it every day to break my fast. You would never know that there is no sugar in it.
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Shannon S on February 1, 2021 at 12:35 pm
This is SO delicious! Since finding the recipe, I’ve had it every day and use it to break my fast. You would never know that it doesn’t have sugar in it and even if I weren’t eating keto, I would continue to make this.
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Annissa Slusher on February 2, 2021 at 1:01 pm
Thanks so much! I always love it when people like my keto-friendly versions more than the high-carb versions.
-AnnissaReply
G Davila on February 5, 2021 at 10:27 am
Finally I can drink hot chocolate again without feeling worrying about all that sugar. This is perfect and it taste so good.
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Debbie on February 12, 2021 at 7:15 pm
This is so creamy and decadent. However i do question the nutrition value. I will continue to make this. Love it
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Carol on February 23, 2021 at 12:46 am
This was lovely! Thank you for posting.
I whisked it all up as it was heating, using my stick blender…it was all frothy on the top!Reply
Annissa Slusher on February 23, 2021 at 11:45 am
That’s a great trick!
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Danielle Augustine on May 28, 2021 at 10:38 am
I tried the dairy free version first as l was making this for myself and a friend who limits dairy and we both loved the hot cocoa! It was SO delicious and l am definitely curious to try thr whipping cream version now too. This was such a treat and l will definitely be making it again. Thank you so much for creating such a lovely keto drink.
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Lori M. on August 9, 2021 at 8:56 pm
As someone who doesn’t drink coffee and doesn’t like their tea altered, this is a wonderful cozy way to get sufficient fat into my day. The recipe does need a minuscule amount of salt to balance the flavors. All the flavorings mentioned so far in everybody’s comments sound very good. However, the cocoa doesn’t always need to be two servings and doesn’t require a pot getting dirty if you are comfortable using a microwave as well as have a small whisk. By halving the recipe and making it in a rather large microwave safe mug, the whisking devolves to four interludes: #1 to mix and de-lump the dry ingredients; #2 once the wet ingredients are added; #3 after some microwaving; then lastly #4 once it is hot enough. The cream to milk proportions cited are the minimum to get a lovely mouth feel, but more cream with less milk is just as easy and can help anyone reach their fat macros. It can be quite helpful at the end of the day. Thanks again – I’m thinking peppermint towards the holidays!
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SMBowman on November 11, 2021 at 10:15 am
This left us with an awful aftertaste. I followed the recipe to a tee, even adding additional sweetener. I think it was the unsweetened almond milk, and the fact that I don’t think it was chocolaty enough. I will try it again using more heavy cream, less almond milk and more cocoa powder or better, yet melted sigar free chocolate chips.
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Lamar Smith on December 14, 2021 at 10:07 pm
Made this tonight and omitted the vanilla extract for peppermint, enjoying a nice rainy day, christmas lights and the smell of christmas.
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Wendy MacPherson on December 16, 2021 at 11:24 pm
I used Maple Hill organic zero sugar whole milk. I microwaved the milk and cream and then added the dry ingredients. The milk is zero carb for 8 oz and 8 grams of fat. I grated in a little bit of Lily’s salted caramel milk chocolate.
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Michael Talmadge on January 1, 2022 at 6:55 pm
For those who want it creamier I dropped the almond milk to 1 1;2 cups and whipping cream to a full cup. Worked perfectly. Very nice. Thanks.
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Shelly on January 11, 2022 at 10:10 pm
This sounds great! Can I substitute unflavored collagen powder for some of the powdered milk?
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Annissa Slusher on January 25, 2022 at 7:46 am
Powdered milk? I don’t have this in the ingredients. I’m not sure what you mean.
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Carla on January 22, 2022 at 12:05 am
This was so amazing…I made this on a snowy day. I added just a little extra vanilla and monkfruit sweetener….even my kids loved this
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Michelle on March 8, 2022 at 1:41 am
It’s a snowy Nebraska night and I had the hankering for keto hot cocoa. I just made this and wow! So creamy and chocolate-y and puts that packaged hot cocoa mix to shame! I used monk fruit/erythritol blend for my sweetener and it still came out perfect. This is definitely going in my weekly rotation as a sweet treat! Thank you so much!
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Annissa Slusher on March 14, 2022 at 9:53 pm
Glad it hit the spot!
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Melissa on July 31, 2022 at 7:28 pm
My son and I began our Keto health plan (can’t stand the word “diet”) about 2 weeks ago. He and I like to think we are chocolate conossieurs. Yours is the first recipe we tried and I’m so glad because I won’t need to search again! Delicious, creamy, and decadent! Hit the spot with no guilt! Thanks!
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KAREN H on August 6, 2022 at 4:51 pm
It’s August, but I love hot chocolate any season! I saw this recipe today and made some for my husband and me. He loves it as well! This one is a keeper.
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Marissa on November 14, 2022 at 10:12 pm
It’s 2022 and I’m here to say that this is *amazing*! I went out for a walk in freezing weather and needed something to warm my bones and this hit the sweet spot I was craving! I doubled the Lakanto sugar replacement.
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Linda on December 13, 2022 at 11:29 am
How do you steam milk?
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