Best Keto Non-Dairy Hot Chocolate

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  • prep time

    prep time

    1 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    7 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    8 min

Best Keto Non-Dairy Hot Chocolate

22 ratings

This hot chocolate is so rich and decadent! What makes it even better is that it is so easy to make! You can change this recipe in any way you’d like (by adding almond milk vs. coconut milk etc). We used canned coconut milk but feel free to use the unsweetened refrigerated kind. We like canned coconut milk because it is richer.

Which type of chocolate is best for this Keto hot chocolate?

Usually, we opt for cocoa powder when preparing Keto recipes because of its low-carb content. However, for this recipe, we have opted for dairy-free dark chocolate because of its rich flavor and creamy texture. You can choose your preferred brand of chocolate as long as it is dairy-free.

What if you aren't dairy-free, what substitutions can you make?

If you aren't worried about having dairy in your hot chocolate, then you can swap the coconut milk with heavy cream. You also don't have to be worried about finding dairy-free chocolate, as long as it is sugar-free.

What variations can you make to this Keto hot chocolate?

In place of coconut milk, you can use almond milk or any other plant-based nut milk. Instead of plain dark chocolate, you can use flavored chocolate. You can also add your choice of flavorings like orange, peppermint, or spices.

  • Net Carbs

    5 g

  • Fiber

    1.3 g

  • Total Carbs

    30.4 g

  • Protein

    2.5 g

  • Fats

    14.1 g

163 cals

Best Keto Non-Dairy Hot Chocolate

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Ingredients

  • Water

    Water

    ⅓ cup

  • The Ultimate Sugar Replacement Granular by Swerve

    The Ultimate Sugar Replacement Granular by Swerve

    ½ cup

  • 100% Cocoa Special Dark by Hershey's

    100% Cocoa Special Dark by Hershey's

    ⅓ cup

  • Coconut Milk Unsweetened by Thai Kitchen

    Coconut Milk Unsweetened by Thai Kitchen

    1-½ cup

  • Water

    Water

    ⅓ cup

  • Vanilla Extract

    Vanilla Extract

    1 teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 2

8 min

  • Step 1

    In a small saucepan, combine ⅓ cups of water, granulated erythritol, dutch cocoa, and a pinch of salt. Place over medium-low heat. Whisk until combined.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Add the coconut milk and 1 ½ cups of water. Heat until hot and steamy, but not boiling. Add the vanilla extract. Serve hot!
    Step 2

Comments 15

  • StellarArugula97223

    StellarArugula97223 3 years ago

    Hits the spot on a cold day

    • FeelinBeachy

      FeelinBeachy 3 years ago

      This is just what the change of weather calls for. Rich and chocolatey! I recommend this recipe.

      • angiemurphy

        angiemurphy 3 years ago

        So good. Satisfying on a cold night. Thank you

        • SuzieQ007

          SuzieQ007 5 years ago

          Although I prefer coconut milk, I found the water to dilute this recipe . . . so I replaced all liquids with almond milk, to keep carbs low and avoid diluting . . . added and dissolved 1/4 tsp. cinnamon in first liquid, plus 20 drops of ENGLISH TOFFEE liquid stevia . . . which was delicious. Then I froze mixture in extra large 2 oz ice cube tray compartments so I can enjoy as little or as many macros as I'm allowed. Because . . . because it's so rich and decadent, I sometimes allow myself the pleasure to enjoy sipping just 2 oz, in an espresso cup, after dinner.

          • Cindy M

            Cindy M 5 years ago

            The carb count of this isn't quite keto friendly. 29g carbs is almost double the carb count for my entire day! 😂 The ingredients are keto friendly, the macros are not.

            • Jennyrocks

              Jennyrocks 4 years ago

              If your on a keto diet, you look at net carbs to see how it fits into your macros. Not total carbs. Total carbs-fiber-sugar alcohols=net carbs. Just FYI....should make it less frustrating to continue with keto. 🥰

            • SuzieQ007

              SuzieQ007 5 years ago

              This recipe yields 4 + - 6.75 oz. servings and each serving equals 4 net carbs.

          • Sexisouljah

            Sexisouljah 5 years ago

            So delicious!!!!

            • ejp

              ejp 5 years ago

              English Toffee stevia drops instead of Swerve and YUM

              • Jchar

                Jchar 5 years ago

                Dark choc taste. Yummy

                • MaryH

                  MaryH 6 years ago

                  This is my long time favorite, but I use unsweetened original almond milk

                  • Cindy

                    Cindy 6 years ago

                    I didn’t use the sugar replacement, instead used a few drops of Stevia Extract, it was still good

                    • recipewriter

                      recipewriter 6 years ago

                      Glad you liked it!

                  • cme94r52f6

                    cme94r52f6 6 years ago

                    Delicious

                    • recipewriter

                      recipewriter 6 years ago

                      Glad you liked it!