Keto Bulletproof Hot Chocolate
Creamy, cozy Keto Hot Chocolate made with a boost of ghee + MCT oil. It delivers all the indulgence of classic hot chocolate without the sugar crash.
This Keto Bulletproof Hot Chocolate is everything you love about a rich, cozy mug of cocoa. It’s warm, creamy, sufficiently chocolatey, and refined sugar free. Blended with ghee and MCT oil it’s buttery, thick, and satisfying. It’s the perfect drink for snowy winter mornings (with a little coffee added in), breezy autumn afternoons, or cool summer nights around the campfire. Just heat, blend, sip, and enjoy!
A cozy note from my kitchen to yours
I LOVE hot chocolate! Before switching to a low-carb lifestyle I would have a mug of hot cocoa just about every night, it didn’t matter the time of year. After dinner I’d treat myself to a warm mug of chocolatey cocoa and all was right in the world. So, you can understand how important this recipe is to me. To be able to indulge once more in a frothy, rich cup of hot chocolate made without sugar or carbs is nothing short of pure bliss.
Why you’ll love this Bulletproof Hot Chocolate
- You’re just a few ingredients and 5 minutes away from delicious, energy boosting hot cocoa.
- There’s zero sugar and only 2.5g net carbs, so you can enjoy a cup anytime you want, guilt-free.
- It actually drinks and tastes like classic hot chocolate.
- Makes a single serving, about 16oz/2 cups.
Why this Keto Hot Chocolate works
For me, this recipe works because of the “bulletproof” combo of ghee + MCT oil. Without them I find most keto cocoas lack the body and richness of classic hot chocolate. Adding cocoa powder to hot milk isn’t enough to create a truly delicious and comforting drink. But with ghee and MCT oil blended in, you get a rich, buttery, thick, and creamy Bulletproof Hot Chocolate that rivals traditional hot cocoa.
Key Ingredients + Substitutions
- Almond milk: Unsweetened almond or cashew milk creates the perfect milky base with minimal carbs. Coconut milk (carton, not canned) also works well.
- Cocoa powder: Use a good-quality unsweetened cocoa powder. One tablespoon is enough to give this drink its rich chocolate flavour.
- Sweetener: Swerve Confectioners adds sweetness without sugar or carbs. You could also use another powdered keto sweetener or liquid sweetener drops, if preferred.
- Ghee: Adds buttery richness. You can also use grass-fed butter, or coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
- MCT oil: Boosts energy and adds body. You could also use a high-quality coconut oil.
- Vanilla: Pure vanilla extract adds warmth and balances the cocoa’s bitterness.
How to make Bulletproof Hot Chocolate
Step 1: Steam the milk. Heat the milk until it reaches a temperature of 150°F. You can do this using a milk steamer, microwave, or saucepan over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Blend. Using a blender (or immersion blender), blend everything together until smooth and frothy, about 30 seconds. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Serving + Storage Tips
Serving:
- Top with sugar-free whipped cream and chocolate shavings for a decadent after-dinner drink.
- Blend in a tablespoon of sugar-free chocolate chips for an extra layer of chocolatey richness.
- Replace a half cup of milk with hot coffee for a delicious bulletproof mocha.
- Add a few drops of pure peppermint extract for a festive peppermint hot chocolate.
Storage: This recipe is for a single serving of hot chocolate, but on the off chance you have some leftover to store for another day, just pop it in the fridge in a sealed jar for up to 3 days. You can expect the fat from the ghee to solidify, so make sure you reheat it on the stovetop or in the microwave and blend it again before enjoying.
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Keto Bulletproof Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1½ cups unsweetened almond or cashew milk
- 2 tablespoons Swerve Confectioners
- 1 tablespoon Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon ghee
- 1 teaspoon MCT oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat the milk until it reaches a temperature of 150°F. You can do this using a milk steamer, microwave, or saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Using a blender (or immersion blender), blend everything together until smooth and frothy, about 30 seconds.
- Serve immediately.
