Homemade Keto Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How many carbs are in keto hot chocolate? ›

Our Milk Chocolate Keto Friendly Hot Cocoa Mix contains 6g Net Carbs* Per Serving (*NET CARBS = 18g TOTAL CARBS - 10g DIETARY FIBER - 1g ERYTHRITOL - 1g ALLULOSE = 6g NET CARBS).

Simple answer: YES! Similar to dark chocolate, cocoa is definitely keto-friendly. Cocoa powder is very low in carbs and a great way to make your desserts chocolatey and indulgent. Read the labels carefully and make sure you purchase a cocoa powder that is sugar-free and unsweetened.

The source of the chocolate flavour is different. Hot Chocolate is made using solid chocolate melted in warm milk or cream. Hot Cocoa, however, is made from a powdered base of cocoa with added sugar and dissolved in hot water or hot milk.

Beyond being keto-compliant, Hershey's Cocoa Powder is full of magnesium, an electrolyte most people are missing when doing keto. Deeply flavorful, healthy, and keto-friendly, Hershey's Cocoa Powder should be in your keto baking arsenal.

Dark Chocolate – Go for 90% cacao or higher for the lowest carbs.

Almond milk.

This faintly nutty-tasting milk is made from almonds. A 100-gram serving of plain, unsweetened almond milk contains 0.67 grams of carbohydrates, making it a great choice for a keto diet.

Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.

Honey is 100% carbohydrate, so it isn't part of the keto diet plan. For reference, one tablespoon of honey contains 17.2 grams of sugar. If you want to kick yourself out of ketosis, honey is a good way to do that.

Regular, unsweetened coconut milk naturally contains lots of fat and minimal carbs, making it a great option for most keto meal plans. However, certain varieties contain added sweeteners and may not be appropriate for a keto diet.

Although hot chocolate doesn't necessarily need an even more creamy, decadent taste, using milk certainly enriches the experience. We suspect that milk adds a creamier taste than water alone, and when combined with the notes of chocolate, the smooth undertones of the milk simply add a delicious backdrop.

What is coffee and hot chocolate called? ›

What exactly is mocha? A mocha is a blend of a cappuccino and a hot chocolate. Like a cappuccino it contains espresso, warm milk and a frothy top but it also contains a sweet chocolatey twist using either chocolate powder, chocolate syrup or melted chocolate.

Unsweetened cocoa powder: a high-quality cocoa powder or cacao powder is essential. I highly recommend using Ghirardelli's 100% cocoa. I think it has the best flavor for hot chocolate (and trust me, I've tried quite a few!)

Specifically, you should aim for dark chocolate that contains a high percentage of cocoa solids - ideally above 70%. This is because high cocoa-content dark chocolate tends to have less sugar and lower carbohydrate content, which aligns with the low-carb requirements of a keto diet.

Hershey's Sugar Free Chocolates are not keto compatible, are likely to have a severe impact on your ketosis, and we recommend avoiding entirely. Instead, try ChocoPerfection, our favorite ultra low-carb, high fat, delicious chocolate with no hidden carbs or added sugar!

What to Look for When Choosing Keto-friendly Chocolate? Look out for chocolate with a minimum of 70% cocoa solids and be aware of how much sugar has been added. Unsweetened chocolate: Even though you can have little sugar on your Keto diet, the slightest increase can throw you out of ketosis.

Some keto-friendly beverages are flavored with small amounts of real fruit juice, which adds natural flavor and sweetness while keeping the carb count relatively low — usually 1–5 grams of net carbs per serving. Shop for options like Spindrift sparkling water and Lemon Perfect flavored water online.

Homemade Hot Chocolate With Almond Milk (1 serving) contains 19g total carbs, 19g net carbs, 3.4g fat, 2.3g protein, and 120 calories.

Keurig Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa (1 k-cup) contains 11g total carbs, 10g net carbs, 2.5g fat, 1g protein, and 60 calories.