Delicious Keto Hot Chocolate Recipe UK
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Category
Keto
Cuisine
British
Servings
2
Prep Time
10 hours
Cook Time
5 minutes
Calories
220
This simple keto hot chocolate is ideal for cold weather. ☕ It combines Whitakers dark chocolate with unsweetened almond milk and double cream for a rich smooth drink.
Low in carbs and high in flavour, it offers a great warm option without extra sugar.
The recipe takes little time and uses everyday items from UK stores. Stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt to enhance the taste even more. 🍫
It pours easily into mugs and delivers comfort in every sip. Perfect to make at home any day of the week.
Ingredients
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400ml unsweetened almond milk
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25g Whitakers Easymelt chocolate, chopped
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2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 to 3 tablespoons erythritol or similar keto sweetener, adjusted to taste
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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50 ml double cream, optional
Directions
Warm the almond milk in a saucepan over low heat. Keep the heat low so it does not boil.
Add the chopped Whitakers dark chocolate to the warm milk. Stir until the chocolate melts fully.
Whisk in the cocoa powder, keto sweetener, vanilla extract and salt. Keep whisking until everything blends into a smooth drink.
Stir in the double cream if using it for a richer taste.
Pour into two warm mugs and serve at once.
Recipe Notes
If you have any questions about how to make this recipe, please post a comment below and I will get back to you.
Servings: The recipe makes 2 tasty portions of keto hot chocolate.
Calories per serving: 220 calories.
Remember: Please tag #whitakerschocolates with photos of your homemade keto hot chocolate.
Laura's Top Tips for This Recipe
I find it best to chop the Whitakers dark chocolate into small even pieces before adding it to the pan. This helps it melt quickly and evenly without any lumps.
When I tried it, warming the almond milk very slowly over low heat gave the best creamy texture. Rushing the heat can make the milk form a skin or separate.
I also like to add the pinch of salt right at the end and give everything a final whisk. It really lifts the chocolate flavour in a way that surprises people.
For the sweetener, I start with two tablespoons and taste before adding more. It is easy to adjust once the drink is hot and smooth.
A balloon whisk works better than a spoon for me. It blends the cocoa powder in fully and stops any dry bits from floating on top.
Serving Suggestions
Spoon a little extra double cream on top before serving. It melts into the drink and creates a lovely rich swirl when stirred.
Dust the surface lightly with cocoa powder or add a small pinch of ground cinnamon. Both bring extra warmth and look appealing in the mug.
For a touch of crunch that stays low in carbs, serve a small handful of toasted almonds or walnuts on the side. The nuts pair nicely with the dark chocolate notes.
If you enjoy a fresh twist, stir in one drop of peppermint extract. It works especially well with the Whitakers dark chocolate and gives a clean aftertaste.
This drink suits quiet afternoons or evenings by the fire. It also makes a fine finish to a meal when you want something warm and comforting without heavy desserts.
Keep an eye on portion sizes if you are tracking carbs closely. The optional cream adds flavour but also a few extra grams.
Nutritional Information for This Recipe:
Nutrition Information per Serving | |
Servings: | 2 |
Serving size: | 200 ml (approx 220 g) |
Energy | |
| 920 kJ |
| 220 kcal |
Fat | 20 g |
of which saturates | 11 g |
Carbohydrate | 8 g |
of which sugars | 3 g |
Fibre | 3 g |
Protein | 3 g |
Salt | 0.3 g |
How to Store Your Homemade Keto Hot Chocolate
Leftovers from this recipe keep well for a few days if stored correctly. First let the drink cool to room temperature.
Transfer it to a clean airtight jar or container and place it in the fridge. It will stay good for up to three days.
To bring it back to life, pour what you need into a small saucepan and warm it gently over low heat. Stir often to keep the texture smooth and stop any separation.
You can also reheat portions in the microwave. Use short twenty second bursts and stir well between each one until it reaches the right temperature.
The drink may look a little different after chilling but a quick whisk usually restores the creamy feel. It tastes best when fresh so try to make only what you will drink soon.
Freezing is not a good idea. The dairy and chocolate can split when thawed and the texture suffers.
If you like to plan ahead, make a larger batch at the weekend and divide it into single servings. This makes quick reheating easy on busy weekdays.
A Brief History of Hot Chocolate in the UK
Hot chocolate has deep roots in British life that stretch back over three hundred years.
The drink travelled from Central America to Europe in the sixteenth century and reached England by the middle of the 1600s.
London saw its first chocolate house open around 1657. These establishments served hot chocolate as a thick, spiced drink and quickly became popular meeting places for the wealthy and influential. They sat alongside coffee houses as centres of conversation and trade during the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
Over the following decades the drink moved from exclusive circles into more ordinary homes. In the nineteenth century British companies such as Fry and Cadbury developed easier drinking chocolate powders that families could prepare at home with milk or water. This helped turn hot chocolate into a familiar everyday comfort.
By the twentieth century it had become a staple winter warmer across the country, often linked with cosy evenings and simple pleasures.
