Description
This Keto Peppermint Hot Chocolate is a delicious and low-carb twist on your classic hot chocolate, perfect for the holiday season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons erythritol or preferred sweetener
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar-free whipped cream for topping
- 1 tablespoon crushed sugar-free peppermint candies (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine almond milk, cocoa powder, and sweetener over medium heat.
- Whisk until well combined and heated through.
- Add peppermint and vanilla extract, stirring to mix.
- Remove from heat and pour into a mug.
- Top with heavy cream and sugar-free whipped cream.
- Add crushed peppermint candies if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the level of sweetness to your liking.
- For a richer flavor, you can use coconut milk instead of almond milk.
- Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg