Dairy-Free Keto Sugar Free Hot Chocolate Mix

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Dairy-Free Keto Sugar Free Hot Chocolate Mix

If you love hot chocolate, this is a healthier take. This Keto Hot Chocolate Mix is sugar-free and dairy-free. It also contains raw cacao which is high in magnesium and full of essential vitamins and minerals and will curb your chocolate cravings. You start with a basic recipe mix and can add some festive cheer with spiced cinnamon, boozy, peppermint or orange and cardamom flavors.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Servings serving

Calories 139kcal

Author Brenda Bennett/Sugar Free Mom

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients for Hot Chocolate Mix

1/2 ounce sugar free chocolate (or at least 85%), grated course, you can use sugar-free chocolate chips but you will need to process them in a food processor to use.
2 tablespoons collagen (marine or grass-fed bovine)
3/4 tablespoon cacao powder raw (can substitute with cocoa)
1/2 teaspoon low carb sweetener optional (or to taste)

Wet Ingredients to make Hot Chocolate

10 ounces unsweetened almond milk (option to substitute 2 tbsp with heavy cream, not dairy-free)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 tablespoon nut butter optional
pinch of salt optional

Instructions

To make the Dry Ingredients for Hot Chocolate Mix

Mix grated chocolate with collagen powder, raw cacao and optional sweetener in a bowl.

To make Hot Chocolate by adding Wet Ingredients

In a large pan (deep enough to use a hand blender) bring almond milk and vanilla extract to just under boiling on a medium/ low heat.
Turn off the heat and add Hot Chocolate Mix and optional nut butter, if using.
Stir with a spatula to combine then blitz with a hand blender until smooth and frothy. This is essential to get the creaminess without cream and also to get rid of any lumps. Option to use a blender like a Vitamix.
Adjust the sweetness to taste and level of raw cacao.
Optional: Serve with whipped coconut cream or whipped cream.
Storage: Best Fresh

Notes

Net Carbs: 5g

This recipe was first published in Jan. 2022.

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