This Hot Cocoa with Espresso Whipped Cream has under 4 net carbs and makes the perfect low carb, keto hot cocoa recipe!
How do you make Keto Hot Cocoa?
This is an excellent base recipe that you can customize based on your taste preferences. It is also extremely easy to add additional fat to in order to make “bulletproof” Keto Hot Cocoa if you wish. This recipe only requires a few ingredients:
- Unsweetened Almond Milk
- Keto Friendly Sweetener
- Cocoa Powder
- Lilly’s Sugar Free Chocolate Chips
- Vanilla Extract
- Sea Salt
The addition of the espresso whipped cream only requires a few more ingredients including heavy cream, keto friendly sweetener and espresso. This step is optional, but I love the delicious rich flavor it adds to the hot cocoa. It makes this drink resemble a mocha latte a little bit and adds additional fat.
How do you make Espresso Whipped Cream?
There are two ways to make Espresso Whipped Cream, using a blender or an electric mixer. This recipe makes a small batch of espresso whipped cream, enough for 2-4 cups of hot cocoa, depending on how much you like. I prefer to use my blender because it is quick and easy. Simply combine the heavy cream, sweetener and espresso in a blender and blend on high in 30 second increments until whipped.
Alternatively, you can use an electric mixer with a whisk attachment and beat until stiff peaks form, this takes 4-6 minutes and works best when the bowl has been chilled.
What are some other Keto Coffee Drinks?
Keto Hot Cocoa with Espresso Whipped Cream
Ingredients
- For the Dark Chocolate Cocoa
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa
- 3 tablespoon Swerve
- 2 tablespoons Lilly's Sugar Free Chocolate Chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of salt optional
- For the Espresso Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablepoon Swerve
- 1 tablespoon espresso or very strong coffee
Instructions
- For the Cocoa: Heat all ingredients over medium heat in a small saucepan stirring occasionally until warm. Adjust heat if necessary.
- For the Espresso Whipped cream: Using a blender or mixer beat the cream, sugar, and espresso until stiff peaks form.
- Pour cocoa into mugs and top with whipped cream
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Other Easy Keto Recipes
If you are new to Keto try my favorite Sausage Egg and Cheese Bites, they contain less than one net carb per bite and they are perfect for meal prep! One of my favorite easy low carb dinners is this One Pan Cabbage Casserole. It is so easy, cheesy and delicious and it has less than 9 net carbs per serving. Some other favorites, Keto Chocolate Cookies, Pimento Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Peppers and Sausage and Cream Cheese Pinwheels!
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says
Annie, I am drooling over this hot chocolate! Seriously, I love how you made it run over the sides and that espresso cream adds the perfect finishing touch! It’s so cold here today, I could so go for a cup right about now. 🙂
Maebells says
Thanks Sarah! It is so good! 🙂
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
Yes, please! I love the dark chocolate and the espresso and the whipped cream and… everything! A must pin for sure!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I love the looks of this espresso! So creamy and decadent!
Annie+@+ciaochowbambina says
I’d probably be happy to stop at the espresso whipped cream, but who am I kidding?! This looks divine!
Mary Frances says
I love those kind of recipes, where they’re so good, you just can’t help but eat them asap! I like that this isn’t super sweet aka drinking a candy bar. That’s my kind of hot chocolate! That whipped cream looks incredible, talk about icing on the cake! Er whipped cream on the hot chocolate 🙂 Pinning this!
Maebells says
Thanks Mary Frances! I actually thought twice before posting it because I wondered if most people like hot cocoa super duper sweet. But then I decided to just go for it! 🙂
grandbabycakes says
How incredible does this look? WOWZA
Maebells says
Doesn’t it make you want a big mug full?!
marcie says
Annie, this looks SO good! And our taste buds sound the same — I like BIG chocolate flavor and minimal sugar. Pinning!
Maebells says
Thank you Marcie!! I hope you try it!
Hilary says
Oh my goodness, your pictures alone make me way to dive right in!
Maebells says
Thank you Hilary!! 🙂
Danielle says
I need one of these right now! One of these probably wouldn’t even make it through a photo shoot for me, haha! Pinning!
Maebells says
I had big ideas for this photo shoot, but it didn’t happen! ha! Too good!
Andrea+@ Cooking with Mamma C says
I want to take a bath in this! Seriously, you had me at espresso whipped cream. I love this idea, and your presentation is mouthwatering.
Maebells says
Andrea your so sweet, thank you so much!
Thalia+@+butter+and+brioche says
Oh god this cocoa looks delicious.. especially with all that whipped cream running over. Great recipe Annie, you have gotten me craving something sweet after seeing your images! Pinned!
Maebells says
Thanks Thalia! I just made another batch! I think this will be dangerous this winter! 🙂
ami@naivecookcooks says
Girl love love the way this looks!!
Maebells says
Thanks Ami! 🙂
Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says
What a great idea!! I could drink up a huuuge mug of this deliciousness!
Maebells says
Thanks Alyssa!
Denise+|Sweet+Pea+&+Saffron says
Now this looks like my kind of hot cocoa…because if there’s one thing I love even more than chocolate, it’s coffee! Looks delicious, Annie!
Maebells says
Thank you Denise! You can’t go wrong with a chocolate coffee combo!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Oh my gosh! This looks absolutely mouthwatering, Annie! I am drooling over these gorgeous photos! Wish I had a big cup of this now!
Maebells says
You can never have too much chocolate!
Michele @ Two Raspberries says
Annie this sounds extremely de-lish! I could definitely use this this cocoa with espresso whipped cream this winter… living in MN it’s insanely cold and seems to get colder every year! saving this recipe, pinning! 😉
Maebells says
Oh Michele! I think I would just die with super cold weather! ha! I am in Nashville so it only snows like one inch all year!
Oriana @ Mommyhood's Diary says
Photography is on of my greatest passion! As you, I spend a lot of time planning my shoots. My husband is going crazy with my props addition so I keep telling him that it’s part of the job hahahaha. Your photos are beautiful and I’m very glad I found your blog. I love the mix of chocolate and expresso… I bet this taste delicious. Trying soon. Pinned!!!
Maebells says
Oriana you are so sweet! I just had to rearrange a spare closet to make more room for props! ha! It does get addictive! There are so many different colors and sizes, you just can’t have enough! 🙂
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
Wow Annie! Your photography looks amazing – I can see that you are enjoying it! And, i have to say, I would love to be having a big mug of that cocoa right now! Pinned!
Maebells says
Thank you Kristi!! It was so good! 🙂
Mira+L says
I need this now… This is a genius idea, to add espresso whipped cream, just amazing! Will have to try it! Pinned of course! Beautiful pictures!
Karen says
Oh I could see myself with hands around this mug all winter long. This espresso looks fantastic, great photos Annie! 🙂
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
Wow look at those photos!!! I could just link that mug 🙂
K / Pure & Complex says
I love anything chocolate so this would certainly be a treat for me. Especially since it’s getting colder out lately. Wonderful recipe and thanks so much for sharing this
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
Wow, this sounds amazing!! So decadent! And that whipped cream… I am swooning. I’m a sucker for flavored fresh whipped cream!
Stacey+@+Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
Your pictures are still beautiful, even if you didn’t spend much time on them! This sounds like the perfect fall drink, and I love the idea of espresso whipped cream!
kathysteger says
Whoa, all I can say is WOW. I can bathe in this.
Zainab says
This is MAJOR!!! It’s what winter dreams are made of 🙂
Amanda says
GORGEOUS!!!
Nora @ Savory Nothings says
The photography part is still not easy to me but I’m starting to enjoy it more too! Especially now with all the nice winter dishes 🙂
I have a really hard time taking pictures of drinks though! Yours look gorgeous! I love it when the chocolate flavor isn’t all overridden by sugar!
Leah | So, How's It Taste? says
What I wouldn’t give to have a big ol’ mug of this right now! This would be so stinkin’ good on this rainy Wednesday! I like that espresso whipped cream touch!
Natalie+@+Tastes+Lovely says
This picture turned out gorgeous! It’s funny, because whenever I cook something extra yummy, I only take about half as many pictures as I normally do because I can’t wait to dig in. This hot cocoa would definitely be one of them. And I love your espresso whipped cream! Yum!
Maebells says
Isn’t that funny how it happens? Sometimes you just can’t wait!
Manali@CookWithManali says
Ahh the pictures , so pretty Annie! I want to drink this NOW! Yum! Pinned
Maebells says
Isn’t this kind of perfect! Such a treat for a cold day! 🙂
Isadora says
Taking photos of frozen things is the worst! These came out great though and they are really making me want this espresso!
Maebells says
Thanks Izzy!
Somewhat Simple says
Loved this combo! Super delicious!
Demeter says
This looks exactly like what I need at the end of a long, cold day like today. Perfection!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
This couldn’t look any more perfect!
Lora says
Lovely drink for the chocolate lovers…perfect way to end a long day!!
Tiffany La Forge-Grau says
I love sipping on hot chocolate this time of year. It is nice to have something that is a lot healthier so I can really indulge!
Sandra says
One of my favorite drinks during this time of year! So good!