It’s the time of year when a steamy treat like hot cocoa really hits the spot. If you’re watching your carbs, make the recipes as stated below. If not, feel free to sweeten as you like.

Enjoy!

Items used to make this recipe:

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• unsweetened vanilla almond milk https://amzn.to/2NE8vQO

• excellent quality dutch-processed cocoa https://amzn.to/3sIiHMe

• pure vanilla extract https://amzn.to/3ovS9fE

• zero-calorie natural stevia https://amzn.to/2NE5vnK

Keto Hot Cocoa

makes 2 servings

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or make my recipe (here)

• 2 tablespoons dutch-processed cocoa powder

• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• liquid stevia to taste (or any sweetener)

• optional: whipped cream for garnish

Directions

1. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the almond milk and cocoa powder until no cocoa lumps remain and the mixture is hot and steamy; remove from heat and stir in vanilla and liquid stevia.

2. Pour mixture into mugs and garnish with freshly whipped cream.