Sugar-Free Peppermint Mocha Pudding is pretty enough for guests but easy enough for any weeknight treat! Just 7 ingredients and just 3 g net carbs!
Sugar-Free Peppermint Mocha Pudding
When I think about all the creative keto desserts I usually make, nothing is more loved than, plain and simple creamy pudding by my family. It is just a favorite in our house.
Maybe it's the creamy flavor and smooth texture or the fact it's a chocolate dessert. I don't mind my kids having it every day if they like, and however it came to be, pudding is a must in our home.
This low carb keto chocolate pudding recipe I'm sharing today has a festive touch with peppermint flavors! Perfect treat for mom too!
Carbs in Traditional Chocolate Pudding
The amount of sugar grams in store bought chocolate pudding, according to the app Cronometer, has about 17 grams in a 3.5 ounce serving.
With almost 23 grams of carbs, which is quite high, would surely spike blood glucose and probably kick you out of ketosis, if you're on a keto diet.
Carbs in Keto Chocolate Pudding
Our pudding mixture uses minimal ingredients and has less carbs and less sugar, making it a great recipe whether you're following a ketogenic diet, low carb diet or just looking to reduce your daily sugar intake.
Our keto pudding has 6 total grams of carbs and just 1 gram of sugar coming from the heavy cream used. With 3 grams of dietary fiber, net carbs are just 3 grams.
Peppermint Mocha Flavor
The holiday season isn't over until New Year's so I'm making favorite treats for us for New Year's Eve!
Peppermint flavor is abundant in this pudding, but if you're not a fan, you can leave out the peppermint extract and peppermint stevia and swap with chocolate liquid Monk Fruit or chocolate stevia.
You can really make this pudding with any low carb sweetener of your choice. Here's my Sweetener Guide & Conversion chart to help you decide how much to use.
If you're not a morning coffee drinker or a fan of coffee flavors, you can swap out the hot coffee with unsweetened almond milk, regular milk (whole would give best results) or coconut cream, coconut milk or even heavy whipping cream.
If you don't want the caffeine from coffee, use decaffeinated or you could even use something like chai tea.
Sugar Free Homemade Peppermint Mocha Pudding
I can't seem to make it fast enough of this grain-free pudding to keep up with my crew. It's usually gone within a day of making. I try to keep my pantry stocked with my Dry Instant Chocolate Pudding mix at all times.
Taking our typical chocolate pudding to another level with some festive holiday flavors is a nice change during this time of year!
With the new flavor of peppermint mocha liquid stevia from Sweetleaf, I knew our favorite chocolate pudding would be the perfect way to experiment.
While there is some coffee in this pudding, hence the name mocha, I made it with brewed decaf for the kiddies, we don't need them any more excited then they all ready are for the holidays right?
Top with a little Sugar Free Peppermint Whipped Cream and every bite will be heavenly!
More Keto Peppermint Desserts
Keto Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino- This is my keto version of the popular seasonal drink from Starbucks peppermint mocha frappuccino. (Starbucks version has 56 total carbs and 47 grams of sugar!)
Peppermint Brownie Bark- using sugar free candy canes on top!
Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate- This low-carb drink recipe is the perfect holiday drink, even on a cold day!
Sugar-Free Low Carb Keto Peppermint Mocha Pudding
Sugar-Free Peppermint Mocha Pudding
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups heavy cream or see above for other options
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup brewed coffee cooled, or 2 shots of espresso (decaf or caffeinated)
- 3 egg yolks
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint sweet drops
Instructions
- Pour cream and cocoa into a small saucepan and whisk until combined. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat. Stir in the coffee. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Stir in the salt, peppermint extract and peppermint sweet drops into the egg mixture.
- Spoon a small amount of the hot cream into the egg mixture to temper the eggs and stir well.
- Add the egg mixture gradually into the cream in the saucepan, stirring constantly. Bring to a full boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce to a simmer and continue to stir for 1-2 minutes, until thickened.
- Cool slightly, then transfer to small cups or one large container. Store pudding in an airtight container or place plastic wrap directly onto the top of the pudding so a skin will not form then refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.Enjoy with some sugar-free peppermint whipped cream!
Notes
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About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
Janice
Love the recipe but what are Peppermint Sweet Drops?
Brenda
liquid stevia peppermint flavor, https://amzn.to/3DZlkzl
Sheila
I'd love to make this without the arrowroot. Can I use xanthum gum to thicken it and if so. How much would you suggest?
Brenda
I've not made this in a long time but I think 1 tsp xanthan would work.
Veronica
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Kellie+@+The+Suburban+Soapbox
My kids would flip over this!!!
Nutmeg+Nanny
This pudding is so pretty! You make such delicious looking sweets 🙂
Kim+Beaulieu
These are so pretty. I love pudding. This one looks like something I would want a spoon in each hand for.
Melanie
Everything is better with peppermint. I live for this time of year so I can add it to all of my desserts!
Lana | Never Enough Thyme
Oh yum! Love that peppermint/mocha combination.
Jessica (Savory Experiments)
I love little individual appetizers! So adorable and fun to serve!
Anita
Pudding is just one of those sure fire crowd pleasers. And even better with peppermint!
Heather+at+Basilmomma
Yes please! Love chocolate and mint 🙂
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
The only way I like peppermint is with CHOCOLATE! Yum!
Martha+@+A+Family+Feast
Oh yum - I love the combination of peppermint and chocolate - and the mocha must also be terrific!
Heather+|+girlichef
This looks luscious! I definitely don't make pudding enough, thanks for the inspiration!
Cookin+Canuck
Chocolate and peppermint in anything grabs my attention. And I love the hit of coffee with it in your recipe!
Jeanette Serrao
I am realy enjoying all your sugar free dishes. I try to stay away from sugar and you really help . I save the ones I want in my pitcure then have to send them to the com to be printed and my husband says that I am using to much paper so can you tell me how to save them.you and your family have a very merry Xmas hope to hear from you soon Jeanette
Amy @Very Culinary
Anything with peppermint and chocolate. Gimme.