Sugar Free Hot Chocolate Mix

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!

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!