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Keto Hot Cocoa with Espresso Whipped Cream (keto + low carb)

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This Hot Cocoa with Espresso Whipped Cream has under 4 net carbs and makes the perfect low carb, keto hot cocoa recipe! 

This Hot Cocoa with Espresso Whipped Cream has about 3 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. 

This Hot Cocoa with Espresso Whipped Cream has about 3 net carbs and makes the perfect low carb, keto hot cocoa recipe! 

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. 

This Hot Cocoa with Espresso Whipped Cream has about 3 net carbs and makes the perfect low carb, keto hot cocoa recipe! 

What are some other Keto Coffee Drinks?

This Hot Cocoa with Espresso Whipped Cream has about 3 net carbs and makes the perfect low carb, keto hot cocoa recipe! 

Keto Hot Cocoa with Espresso Whipped Cream

Yield: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

This Hot Cocoa with Espresso Whipped Cream has about 3 net carbs and makes the perfect low carb, keto hot cocoa recipe! 

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

  1. For the Cocoa: Heat all ingredients over medium heat in a small saucepan stirring occasionally until warm. Adjust heat if necessary.
  2. For the Espresso Whipped cream: Using a blender or mixer beat the cream, sugar, and espresso until stiff peaks form.
  3. Pour cocoa into mugs and top with whipped cream

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Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 105Total Fat: 9.3gCarbohydrates: 5.6gFiber: 1.8gProtein: 2.9g
© Annie Holmes
 

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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! 

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Comments

  1. 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. :)
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  5. 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!
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    • 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! :)
      Reply

  16. 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! ;-)
    Reply

  17. 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!!!
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    • 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! :)
      Reply

  28. 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!
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  30. 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!
    Reply

  37. 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!
    Reply

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