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Paleo Hot Chocolate with dairy-free almond or coconut milk is healthy, low carb, and easy to make!
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Paleo Hot Chocolate (Keto, Low carb, Dairy-free, Vegan)

Thick creamy Paleo Hot Chocolate is inspired by Italian style hot chocolate with dairy-free almond or coconut milk and healthy cacao chocolate. Low carb and easy to make!
Course Beverage
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword Almond Milk Hot Chocolate, Cacao Hot Chocolate, Coconut MIlk Hot Chocolate, Healthy Hot Chocolate, Keto Hot Chocolate, Low Carb Hot Chocolate, Paleo Hot Chocolate
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 234kcal
Author ChihYu

Ingredients

Paleo Hot Chocolate Ingredients:

  • 1 cup dairy-free milk almond, coconut...etc.
  • 3 tbsp coconut milk cream
  • 1.5 to 2 oz unsweetened dark chocolate , alt. semi-sweet chocolate
  • ⅛ tsp vanilla extract or bean powder
  • Pinch of Himalayan pink salt , alt. coarse sea salt
  • Sweetener to taste , maple syrup, honey, or any keto sweeteners

Optional Topping/Garnish:

Instructions

  • Add milk, coconut milk cream, chocolate, and vanilla to a medium size pot. Simmer over medium-low heat for about 7-10 minutes, stir often until the chocolate is completely melted. Add sweetener of choice and salt to taste. Stir and keep simmering until your desired consistency.
  • Optional. Dust with cacao powder, stir-in dairy-free coffee creamer, and garnish with mint leaves.

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Notes

The nutrition label is calculated without the toppings and uses 2 tsp maple syrup as sweetener. Makes total 2 generous servings for 2 adults. If serve in small espresso cups it'll be good for 4 people. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 9.2mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 4.8mg