Best Sugar Free Hot Chocolate (Keto Low Carb Cocoa)

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Love hot chocolate but following a sugar free, low carb or Keto diet? This Best Sugar Free Hot Chocolate Recipe (Keto Low Carb Cocoa) is a great way to warm up on a chilly night! It's even good for someone following a diabetic diet. 

This recipe uses either coconut or almond milk and a splash of cream.  If you need a non dairy or dairy free hot chocolate, simply omit the cream. 

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Traditional Hot Chocolate 

The history of hot chocolate goes WAY back. According to Wikepedia, it was first introduced by the Maya around 2,500–3,000 years ago, and a similar drink was part of Aztec culture by 1400 AD.

Traditional hot chocolate is made with cow's milk and has 12 carbs per serving, definitely not low carb and Keto friendly. 

Marshmallows are a traditional topping for hot chocolate, but they are high in carbs and sugar as well.

Just 1 cup of miniature marshmallows has 41 carbs and 29 grams of sugar – WHAT?  That's more than a day's worth of carbs and sugar intake! 

Save the carbs and top this recipe with this yummy Sugar Free Whipped Cream and some ChocZero Chocolate Syrup!

Sugar is the number one cause of inflammation which is the root of most disease, including autoimmune issues, diabetes and heart disease.  You can read more about the dangers of sugar and learning to live with out it in Sugar And Heart Disease.

Best Sugar Substitute for Sugar Free Hot Chocolate

This recipe uses powdered erythritol because it gives it a lighter feel and is less grainy.  Sometimes it is hard to find in stores so you can use this link to order from Amazon. 

This recipe calls for 4 tablespoons of erythritol, but I like things sweet.  You might try 3 to start and add as you taste. 

You could also use liquid Monk Fruit, it will just have a little bit different texture. 

Add Ons For Best Sugar Free Hot Chocolate

Top with store bought sugar free whipped topping or better yet – make your own with this recipe: Best Keto Sugar Free Whipped Cream (Also Non Dairy Version)

Sprinkle the top with cinnamon or nutmeg.  

You could also add some Young Living Peppermint oil or Peppermint Schnapps to it! 

Top these cocoa off with some ChocZero Chocolate Syrup. 

YUMMY – who says following a healthy lifestyle has to taste bad? 

I follow a healthy Keto lifestyle which provides me with tons of nutrients, ketones for energy and great tasting food. It literally changed my life. 

If you're new to a Keto way of eating, you can read Keto Diet Review, Before and After and How to Start to learn more.

Sugar Free Hot Chocolate

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Ingredients

  

• 1 cup Almond or Coconut Milk
• 1 splash Heavy Cream Organic Preferred - omit for dairy free
• 2 tbsp Cacao Powder or Cocoa
• 4 tbsp Powdered Erythritol
• 1/4 tsp Vanilla
• Cinnamon pinch of stick
• Sugar Free Whipped Cream see recipe link in summary
• Choc Zero Chocolate Syrup

Instructions

 

• Mix dry ingredients together in a coffee cup
• Heat milk and cream in saucepan or microwave
• Add hot milk to the dry ingredients
• Stir with a fork or small whisk until dry ingredients are dissolved
• Add vanilla and stir
• Add pinch of cinnamon or insert cinnamon stick
• Top with whipped cream
• Drizzle Choc Zero Chocolate Syrup on top

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Conclusion – Best Sugar Free Hot Chocolate

Hope you enjoy this delicious recipe.  Add some Young Living Essential Vitality Peppermint Oil or Peppermint Schnapps to give it an added kick!

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