Use a high quality unsweetened cocoa powder for the best taste. Unsweetened Dry Milk Powder - Dry milk powder is low in carbs but if you want even lower carbs, omit the dry milk powder and use a high fat, low carb milk or dairy-free milk when you're ready to make your low carb hot cocoa. Heat the milk and stir in the cocoa mix.
Most of our low carb or keto chocolate recipes call for unsweetened cocoa powder or unsweetened chocolate bars. Some recipes might call for 80% cocoa or higher chocolate bars. If using commercially sweetened chocolates, please refer to our sweetener guide. Maltitol is ubiquitous in commercial chocolate bars and is not recommended.
On the other hand, Dutch processed (aka alkalized) cocoa is useful for things like keto cookies, keto fudges, puddings, or other desserts that do not require much rising. Keto chocolate candy, icing, and keto ice cream would also work well with Dutch processed.
When you’re ready to make your keto hot cocoa. Add 2 tablespoons to 8 ounces of hot water (or hot milk for a more creamy hot chocolate). If you are making the dairy free version add cocoa mix to 8 ounces of water or plain, unsweetened hot coconut or almond milk. You can double or triple this keto hot chocolate recipe and stock up.