Thick & Creamy Keto Bulletproof Hot Chocolate

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Last Updated on July 30, 2023 by Toya

See how to make this easy keto bulletproof hot chocolate recipe that is so creamy, rich and perfect for the cold weather. This bulletproof hot chocolate needs only a handful of ingredients and is made in minutes!

Before we get into the recipe many people be wondering about a few of these points.

Is cocoa okay on the keto diet?

Cocoa is a very nutritious food that is rich in antioxidants. It is important to note that most of the beneficial properties of cocoa is in dark chocolate.

Unsweetened dark chocolate, with 70% or more cocoa solids, as well as unsweetened cocoa powders are good to have on the keto diets. This is so because these are not filled with added sugars and milks.

Thus you will find that for every 1 tablespoons of unsweetened organic cocoa powder used, you can expect it to have roughly 1 gram of net carbs. 

What brands of unsweetened cocoa powder are good for keto?

It is important to note that not all cocoa is made the same. Some are very high in carbs and sugars, therefore, we’ve taken the liberty to list a. few of our favorite unsweetened cocoa powders here for you if you need ideas. Here are the four unsweetened cocoa powders that are great for the keto diet:

• 365 Everyday Value, Organic Cocoa Powder

• HERSHEY’S Natural Unsweetened 100% Hot Cocoa

• Anthony’s Organic Culinary Grade Cocoa Powder

• Viva Naturals Organic Cacao Powder from Superior Criollo Beans

How many carbs are in bulletproof keto hot chocolate drinks

This hot chocolate drink uses only ingredients that are good for the keto diet and it is therefore very low in carbs. This recipe makes eight servings of which every serving is 3/4 of a cup. Every serving contains 3g net carbs.

How many calories are in this keto almond milk hot chocolate recipe?

This keto drink is thick and rich, therefore it is not the lowest in calories. For every 3/4 of bulletproof hot chocolate, there are 192 calories.

Ingredients to make low carb bulletproof hot chocolate

For the Chocolate:

• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
• ½ cup of heavy cream
  
• 4 envelopes xilitol or 15 drops stevia
• 1 cinnamon stick
• ⅛ tsp xanthan gum
• 3 tbsp butter
• Mint leaves
• ⅛ tsp nutmeg (optional)

For the Topping (Optional):

• ½ cup cream

 

How to make keto bulletproof hot chocolate

The preparation of this recipe is extremely simple.

The first step is to mix all the dry ingredients in a small bowl. This includes the sifted cocoa powder, Xanthan gum, the sweetener and the spices you prefer.

Then, pour the almond milk, the heavy cream, the butter, and the cinnamon stick (or a substitute for cinnamon sticks) into a pot. 

Also add the dry ingredients mixture into that same pot using a sieve.

Next, mix this well with a hand whisk, then cook for about 10 minutes while stirring.

The topping in this recipe is totally optional, you can sprinkle some cinnamon powder or cover with cream. Chocolate syrup (low carb) and chocolate drops are a delicious option too.

This step is completely optional. However, if you want your keto bulletproof hot chocolate recipe to have a very soft and delicate texture, you should blend it for a couple of minutes just before serving it. Lastly serve with some keto whipped cream.

More keto chocolate drinks

• Keto Hot Chocolate Made In A Slow Cooker
• Keto Chocolate Milk: Super Easy & Ready In Minutes