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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 (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
Sugar free hot chocolate cocoa mix needs to be stored in an airtight container.
This is just too good!
I made this hot chocolate mix recipe! Delicious! Thank you! Five stars!
This is a perfect homemade sugar free hot cocoa mix. I will be using this instead of buying from now on❣️
Really hit the spot. Thanks.
Perfect recipe for the healthy sugar free hot chocolate!!! Thanks for sharing.
This is a great find for us. Hubby has just been diagnosed T2 diabetesand we just had another “it will kill you” argument over 12 grams sugar per cup (all anyone should have in one day) in the cocoa mix we used to like. Now I can make instant cocoa for him with sucralose and keep him safe. Thank you thank you thank you!
We were buying Swiss Miss for my brother…whose tastebuds are obviously non existent.
We had run out of all the stock we had and I said no way we were going to pay what they want now for it…..when it’s just crap grade ingredients and chemicals.
I made this recipe for him using full fat Nido and 1/2 Organic cacao 1/2 Organic European cocoa powder.
Knocked his socks off. Thanks.
Now if I could just get him to stop making all his food groups to consist of frozen, canned, processed foods (laughs)
Here’s my version of this… souped up a little… not overly sweet either:
Diabetic Hot Cocoa
4 1/2 c. splenda/sucralose (fluffy so is not the same density as sugar)
2 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder (8 oz can)
3 c. dry whole milk (nestle’ nido)
2 c. dry sugar free french vanilla creamer
3 1/4 c. dry vanilla powder
5 tbs. salt
Whisk all ingredients together for 3 minutes. Store in an airtight container. Use 3 heaping tbsp per 10 oz cup of water.
Remember:
– Add salt last. If test cup is salty, you did not mix enough.
– Sucralose is not as dense as sugar, so you need more for the same
sweetness.
– Cocoa powder is quite strong. Use less of this than any other
product in this mix.
– Sugar Free French vanilla enhances the sweet flavor without blood
sugar spikes.
– Watkins sells a dry vanilla powder. It’s avilable at Walmart.
– Mix center of bowl first. Then flower mix the outer edges. Then
swipe side to side and up and down.
– Always use a whisk for mixing.
– Nestle’ Nido whole milk powder is in most stores. Check Latino
section. Whole milk has fewer carbs than non-fat milk.
This is a great take on your recipe. You can substitute Sugar Free French Vanilla for any other flavors that are sugar free and dry. Thanks for the idea to work with.
Miki
Awesome!
Silly comment written here.
Hi Paul, there is a full recipe provided in a recipe card. There is even a jump to recipe card so you can skip the ‘life story’ but that can be a little advanced for some people, especially people who make rude and petty comments 🙂 Have a great day!