Sugar Free Hot Chocolate Mix
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Once you learn how easy it is to make sugar free hot chocolate mix, you’ll never buy it at the store again! Made with 3 ingredients, it’s low-carb, AND low-calorie!
Craving more sugar free desserts? Try my sugar free fudge, sugar free marshmallows, and sugar free pudding next.
I love chocolate, well, anything. And when I’m going low carb, my sugar free hot cocoa mix is a lifesaver.
For starters, it doesn’t taste like anything is missing because nothing is. It has the same warming flavor and creamy texture, but with a few low carb swaps, it would put Swiss Miss hot cocoa mix to shame!
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Why I love this recipe
- Made with 4 ingredients. Unlike the store-bought variety, mine has no sucralose, artificial flavors, or acesulfame potassium–whatever that is…
- Easy to make in batches. Once you learn the ratio of ingredients, you can make as much or as little hot cocoa mix as you need.
- Customizable. Customize any of the 4 ingredients, or add your spin on it.
- Diet-friendly. Along with being keto friendly, it’s also easy to make dairy-free!
Ingredients needed
- Cocoa powder. I used Dutch-processed cocoa powder, which has a softer, milder flavor. Use dark cocoa powder if you prefer a bitter, dark chocolate flavor.
- Granulated sweetener. I use monk fruit extract or allulose, but use whatever sugar-free sweetener you prefer.
- Sea salt. To amplify the other ingredients.
- Powdered creamer. Use either powdered milk or powdered creamer. To keep it vegan, use powdered coconut milk.
How to make sugar free hot chocolate
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Combine ingredients. Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Transfer to a glass jar or airtight container, seal with the lid, and store at room temperature.
Step 2- Make hot chocolate. Add 2 tablespoons of the hot cocoa mix to a large mug then add hot water and mix until completely dissolved. Add heated milk of choice and mix very well.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Add flavor. Fold in some cinnamon, cardamom, or chili powder for a spicy kick.
- Make ultra-creamy hot cocoa. Swap the water for heavy cream.
- Don’t forget the toppings. A little keto whipped cream and sugar-free chocolate syrup will instantly elevate a humble mug of hot cocoa!
Storage instructions
To store: Any unused hot cocoa mix can be stored in an airtight container for up to six months.
Frequently asked questions
Unless you can find dehydrated marshmallows, I don’t recommend adding them to the mix, as they will simply melt once the hot water is added.
More hot chocolate recipes to try
Sugar Free Hot Chocolate Mix
Ingredients
- 1 cup cocoa powder I used a mix of dark and standard
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sweetener of choice allulose or monk fruit sweetener
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup powdered creamer or powdered milk
Instructions
To make the mix
- Combine the cocoa powder, sweetener, salt, and powdered creamer in a mixing bowl and stir until combined. Transfer to a jar or airtight container.
To make a single cup of cocoa/hot chocolate
- Add 2 tablespoons of dry mix to a large mug or cup. Add hot water and mix until completely dissolved. Add heated milk of choice and mix very well. Top with optional whipped topping and enjoy!
Notes
Sugar free hot chocolate cocoa mix needs to be stored in an airtight container.
I’ll just use table salt. I don’t go out and get sea salt just because it’s in fashion.
Hi Paula- promise it’s not just fashion. Table salt can sometimes be way more concentrated than regular salt. For sweet recipes, I find sea salt provides a more balanced flavor, but yes, feel free to just use table salt.
Perfect!
Thanks Cyd! So glad you enjoyed the recipe 🙂
I’m excited to make this! I want to make it a protein hot chocolate. Any ideas on when to add the protein powder to it? When making the mix or when actually making the hot chocolate?
Hi Tabatha, you should be fine adding your protein powder to the dry mix so that it’s ready to go when you want to make a hot chocolate. If the protein powder clumps a little when you make your hot chocolate, try using a whisk to mix it to help.
This is recipe is now the only one I use. It is cheaper to make, 34 less calories than boughten, and can be whipped up in no time. Thanks for sharing, much appreciated.
Hi Roxie, that’s so nice to hear! It’s perfect for those cooler nights. So glad you liked it.
I make this to add a couple tablespoons to my coffee on cold mornings. I’m not on any special diet and don’t have a problem with sugar but sugar has a problem with me, especially mixed with coffee and cream. It’s delicious in my coffee. Thanks for this easy recipe.
Hi Amy, thanks so much for sharing this and I’m so glad we could help make your cold mornings a little easier.
Sugar free is now my life style. My lady is diebetic. Ex was lactose, and low carb. .. always looking for sugar free receipes.
Thanks for the comment, Peter- I’m glad this a recipe that can be part of your lifestyle. 🙂
Just what I have been searching for to complete my winter kitchen stock. Making as gifts for friends and family.
Aw, thank you Linda. It’s such a great recipe for gifting because it keeps for a super long time and perfect for the cozy months. Have a great holiday season 🙂
I follow you on Pinterest and love your recipes. I miss drinking cocoa so I tried those recipe. I’m my goodness! So yummy! I used peppermint mocha creamer and I love it. Thank you so much for sharing! ☺️
Aw, Gail- I’m so glad to have you here! Thanks for trying this recipe- I love how you used peppermint mocha creamer- I feel like so few of us like peppermint cocoa!!!
This ended up turning out good, but the recipe is poorly written. Add how much water? How much milk? “Non creamer version” as written on the recipe card is confusing. I had to do some guessing. I ended up cutting the recipe in half and left out the salt. I added 2 Tbsp. of the mix to 1 c. almond milk and heated it on the stovetop together while mixing with a whisk. Turned out great. Written better and it would be a great recipe!
Hi Kate- I really appreciate this feedback. I’ll be amending this recipe and updating it taking into account all of your feedback. Thank you, Kate!
TO MAKE A SINGLE CUP OF COCOA/HOT CHOCOLATE
Add 2 tablespoons of dry mix (non creamer/milk version) to a large mug or cup. Add hot water and mix until completely dissolved. Add heated milk of choice and mix very well. Top with optional whipped topping and enjoy!
Notes
* If you use the version with powdered milk or creamer, use 3/4 cup warm milk instead.
this part confusses me do you mean ? so why would I mix the one that has the powdered milk or creamer why would I add heated milk to that one ?
and add hot water to the one without the powderd milk or creamer ?
Hi Mandie, a splash of hot water is used to dissolve and melt the cocoa mix first so that you don’t get lumps when you add your milk. Hope this helps!