Description
A rich and creamy hot chocolate with a hint of orange and warming spices, perfect for those following a keto diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon erythritol (or preferred sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional, for creaminess)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine almond milk, cocoa powder, erythritol, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, orange zest, and sea salt.
- Heat over medium heat until warm, whisking to combine all ingredients.
- Once hot, remove from heat and stir in heavy cream if using.
- Pour into mugs and top with extra whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to adjust sweetness according to your preference.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: beverages
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg