Low-Carb Hot Chocolate Recipe For This Winter Season

By Yash Lakhan

December 26th, 2023

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Hot chocolate is the quintessential winter drink. It is creamy, thick, and packed with chocolatey flavours. It also incorporates spices like cinnamon that warm you up. But it is often loaded with calorie-rich ingredients. So here's a low-carb hot chocolate recipe that you can enjoy guilt-free.

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Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened almond milk 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder Stevia as a sweetener (use according to your preference) 1/4 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of salt Optional: 1 tbsp heavy cream or coconut cream

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Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine cocoa powder, stevia, and a pinch of salt.

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Step 2

Warm up the almond milk in a saucepan.

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Step 3

Whisk the dry ingredients into the warm milk gradually.

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Step 4

Mix in the vanilla extract. Add heavy cream if desired for richness.

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Step 5

Sweetness can be adjusted to taste.

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Step 6

Enjoy your low-carb hot chocolate in a mug.

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