Sugar Free Hot Chocolate Mix
My three-ingredient instant Sugar Free Hot Chocolate Mix takes a family favorite and makes it healthier. With a batch of this on hand, even the kids can make their own keto hot chocolate.
In the winter, my kids love warm beverages. They alternate between hot chocolate and herbal fruity tea most of the time. Store-bought sugar-free hot chocolate mix normally has sucralose and artificial flavors, so I wanted an alternative. When I was working on this recipe, I rounded up my little taste testers and took their votes on the best one. This one came out on top.
The combination of three simple ingredients is mind-blowing! I can’t wait for you to try it. Enjoy a warm cup of rich hot chocolate after dinner, when hosting a holiday party, or whenever you are craving chocolate.
If you love this recipe, try my Keto Chai Tea Mix or White Hot Chocolate Mix next!
Ingredients
- Sweetener -My Sugar-Free Sweetener is a blend of sugar alcohol (allulose, xylitol, erythritol) and stevia. It is twice as sweet as sugar with no aftertaste. Alternatively, you can convert this recipe to use a sweetener of your choice – see the tips in the recipe card!
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – We prefer cocoa powder, but you could also use raw cacao powder instead. For an oreo flavored hot chocolate, try black cocoa powder.
- Heavy Cream Powder or Coconut Milk Powder – This is the secret ingredient for making your own low carb keto sugar free hot chocolate mix. If you want a dairy-free option, then I highly recommend coconut milk powder.
How To Make Sugar Free Hot Chocolate Mix
1️⃣ Make the Mix
Put the sweetener, cocoa powder, and heavy cream or coconut milk powder in a food processor. Pulse to combine the ingredients.
Can I Double The Recipe?
Of course! You can double or triple this to make a big batch of dry mix. This recipe will make 8 mugs of hot cocoa as written.
👉 Tip: I’ve found that blending the dry ingredients helps them to dissolve better. I recommend taking the time for this extra step for the best results. If you are in a pinch for time, you can just whisk the ingredients together.
How To Make Keto Hot Cocoa
1️⃣ Add Mix to Hot Water
Add 2 heaping tablespoons of hot chocolate into 10 ounces of hot water or unsweetened almond milk. Stir well until the mix is dissolved. Let it cool for a few minutes, then start sipping your cup of hot cocoa!
Can I Make Hot Chocolate With Something Other Than Water?
Sure! You can warm up your favorite non-dairy milk. Almond milk, cashew milk, and coconut milk are all good options. They will need to be very warm, or the mixture won’t dissolve. Warm it over medium heat in a saucepan or in the microwave. Add the mix to the hot milk and stir until it’s dissolved.
For anyone who wants a sugar free hot cocoa but doesn’t mind a few extra carbs, you can mix this into hot whole milk.
Variations
- Peppermint Extract – Add a drizzle or two of peppermint extract to the sweetener. Allow it time to dry (just like you would if you were making flavored sugar). Makes for a lovely peppermint hot chocolate flavor.
- Keto Friendly Peppermints – Crush up some sugar-free peppermints and sprinkle them on top of the hot chocolate before serving. So tasty!
- Sugar-Free Marshmallows – You can buy sugar free marshmallows or make them yourself. Either way, adding them to your hot cocoa is a must.
- Whipped Cream – Another must-have is some whipped topping. You could use some whipped heavy cream or whipped coconut milk. Both are delicious. Sprinkle it with cocoa or drizzle on some keto chocolate syrup and enjoy!
- Sugar-Free Chocolate – You can also add some sugar-free chocolate chips to your mug for extra sweetness and a toasty, warm treat.
- Coffee – Instead of adding the sugar free hot chocolate mix to water, mix it into coffee instead. It’s like a fancy gourmet coffee drink.
- Vanilla – Add a dash of vanilla extract to each mug.
- Espresso – On those days, when you need some major caffeine, add a shot of espresso to your hot beverage.
- Hot Chocolate BOMBS – This mix is used inside my keto hot chocolate bombs. To really kick things up, check out that post.
- Salt – A pinch of salt can enhance the natural flavor of the chocolate.
Storage
Keep the hot chocolate mix in an airtight container at room temperature in a cool place. Storing it in containers with a tight-fitting lid. You could use a glass jar, like a mason jar, or even plastic. As long as it can be airtight and away from heat, it will last for several months.
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Sugar Free Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add the sweetener, cocoa, and heavy cream powder or coconut milk powder to a food processor and pulse to combine.
- Mix 2-4 heaping tablespoons of hot chocolate mix into 10 oz very hot water. Stir to dissolve. Let cool for a few minutes before enjoying!
Notes
Nutrition
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Originally Published February 17, 2018. Revised and Republished January 12, 2026.
I had been looking for a mix that you just add to water and this is it! I only made half a batch to make sure I liked it first. (I think that happens a lot in the Keto Kingdom since ingredients are soooo epxensive.) This did taste watery to me, too, even with using four tablespoons, and the heavy cream powder was the dominant flavor and strong tasting so I just need to take the jar back home from work and add more cocoa and tweak it a little bit!
LOVE your recipes, Taryn! Thank you for sharing them!
Update…..made this again following the recipe, but used different brands. I used a different cocoa (Ghiradelli) same heavy cream powder and some Lakanto sugar. Using only three tablespoons per cup and this really hits that spot. Don’t know what happened the first time (above comment from me) but this is good!
How do you store it and how long can you store it?
In an airtight container in the pantry. It should be good until the use by date on your heavy cream powder.
I bought heavy cream powder from Amazon – is it normal for it to smell like sour milk or did I get a bad batch?
It has a bit of a smell but I don’t think it should smell sour. Mix a bit in warm water and take a tiny sip to taste it.
does the coconut milk powder give the hot choc a coconutty taste?
A slight coconut taste. But the primary flavor is still chocolate.
Hello! I love the idea of your Keto hot chocolate recipe. I haven’t tried it yet. I use Volupta Erythritol & Monk Fruit Extract Zero Calories Sweetener. It is a 1:1 sugar replacement. If I understand correctly, that means I would need to use 2 cups of the sweetener for the recipe.That seems like a lot. Am I mistaken about that measurement? Regards, Judy
You could try just using 1 cup and then adjusting to taste.
Have made 3 batches. Tried varying ingredients. Disappointed, watery not at all rich and creamy ( just the opposite!) Tried with almond milk and adding heavy cream, still watery. I think I give up on this and wasting ingredients.
You just need to put more powder in each cup. Even with the sugary store bought cocoa powder most people use more than on the package. One packet to 6 ounces water only makes a tiny cup.