Homemade Keto Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is a good sugar substitute for hot chocolate? ›

You could also use a liquid sweetener, like honey, maple syrup or agave. Coconut sugar, stevia or other granulated sugar substitute that measures cup for cup like sugar, can be used for a lower-sugar option.

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Milk. Any kind you like. I usually stick with 2% milk to try and make my cocoa healthy… ish, like this Healthy Hot Chocolate, (and milk has protein and calcium after all!).

Stevia and monk fruit are both naturally derived from plants and some people feel they have a flavor very similar to regular sugar. The FDA says these sweeteners are “generally regarded as safe,” which means they are safe to use for their intended purpose.

The cornstarch version thickened quickly, making the hot chocolate very thick and creamy, and in the end we decided on a combination of cornstarch and confectioner's sugar, for the ideal texture and sweetness.

Although hot chocolate doesn't necessarily need an even more creamy, decadent taste, using milk certainly enriches the experience. We suspect that milk adds a creamier taste than water alone, and when combined with the notes of chocolate, the smooth undertones of the milk simply add a delicious backdrop.

Unsweetened cocoa powder: a high-quality cocoa powder or cacao powder is essential. I highly recommend using Ghirardelli's 100% cocoa. I think it has the best flavor for hot chocolate (and trust me, I've tried quite a few!)

What is the difference between hot chocolate and hot cocoa? ›

Hot Chocolate is made using solid chocolate melted in warm milk or cream. Hot Cocoa, however, is made from a powdered base of cocoa with added sugar and dissolved in hot water or hot milk.

Hot Chocolate is sweetened by the melted chocolate itself. Hot Cocoa, on the other hand, requires added sugar or sweeteners to it to make it drinkable because cocoa powder itself is 100% cacao and is not sweetened.

Chocolate sweetened with stevia or monk fruit powder

Another option is sweetening with Stevia or monk fruit powder, but don't forget these are very, very sweet – As in hundreds of times sweeter than regular table sugar, so very little is needed.

It also can be found in some medicines (for example, cough drops) and vitamins. Aspartame shouldn't be used as a substitute for sugar when you're baking. It loses its sweet taste when it's heated.

Hot Chocolate

A cup of hot chocolate combined with a few almonds is considered a healthy breakfast for people with diabetes. This is because hot chocolate can help lower blood pressure and promote glucose metabolism in the body. However, you should not create sweetness by using sugar or milk.