White Hot Chocolate - Easy Keto Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How many carbs are in a white chocolate hot chocolate? ›

Great news! Your morning cup of joe or pick-me-up cup of afternoon tea is 100% keto friendly. Black coffee and all types of tea contain less than 1 gram of carbohydrates per serving. If you want milk, go for unsweetened options such as almond or coconut milk.

Rice Flour or Arrowroot Powder: These can act as thickening agents, similar to cornflour.

Gourmet Private Label Sugar-Free White Chocolate Powder (0.5 tablespoon) contains 3g total carbs, 3g net carbs, 2.5g fat, 0g protein, and 35 calories.

While fat contributes to its luscious mouthfeel, excessive intake of saturated fats can have health implications. Total Carbohydrate: White chocolate contains about 59g of carbs per 100g, mostly from added sugars, as it lacks the cocoa solids found in dark and milk chocolates.

You can drink zero-calorie sodas while on keto. These include Diet co*ke, co*ke Zero, Diet Pepsi, and other no-carb options. You can even make homemade soda with carbonated water, fresh fruits, and plant-based sugar additives.

The ketogenic diet typically reduces total carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams a day—less than the amount found in a medium plain bagel—and can be as low as 20 grams a day. Generally, popular ketogenic resources suggest an average of 70-80% fat from total daily calories, 5-10% carbohydrate, and 10-20% protein.

The quick answer: Water is perfect and zero carb, as is coffee and tea (without sugar, of course). The occasional glass of wine is fine too. Check out this visual guide for more good options, and what to definitely avoid. Just remember, what you add to your drink is just as important as the drink itself!

Why do you put cornstarch in hot chocolate? ›

The cornstarch version thickened quickly, making the hot chocolate very thick and creamy, and in the end we decided on a combination of cornstarch and confectioner's sugar, for the ideal texture and sweetness.

A simple way to make your Hot chocolate delicious is by opting for full fat milk or a higher fat milk alternatives like coconut milk or even half-and-half this will naturally increase the creaminess and thickness of your hot chocolate.

Sweet And Sticky Alternatives To Marshmallows

As mentioned before, one-half of the substitute should be an inverted sugar, like honey, maple syrup, golden syrup, or agave syrup. Honey and maple syrup are some of the more common choices, as they're less processed, but other syrups will work fine.

The lightness and creaminess created by melting marshmallows or whipped cream into hot cocoa to balance the thickness and richness of the chocolate perfectly. Not to mention, everyone loves using hot chocolate as an excuse to eat marshmallows straight out of the bag or whipped cream right from the can.

Ingredients Used: A typical hot chocolate made from whole milk, cocoa powder, and sugar can contain anywhere from 20-40 grams of carbohydrates per serving (roughly 250ml).

Swiss Miss Classics Hot Cocoa - Milk Chocolate, prepared (1 cup) contains 20.6g total carbs, 19.2g net carbs, 2.7g fat, 1.2g protein, and 101 calories.

Ghirardelli Sweet Ground White Chocolate Powder (3 tbsp) contains 28g total carbs, 28g net carbs, 4.5g fat, 0g protein, and 150 calories.