The best low calorie hot chocolate recipe
This is the creamiest low calorie hot chocolate ever! This recipe will seriously blow your mind. Made with unsweetened almond milk and unsweetened cocoa powder, you would hardly believe this thick and creamy hot chocolate is just 52 calories! Even better, you need just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes to make your own hot cup of delicious cocoa.
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There is no better way to spend a cold winter evening than snuggled up on the coach, under a blanket with some hot chocolate. Just because you’re in a calorie deficit or trying to lose weight does NOT mean missing out on delicious chocolate treats!
When I’m not indulging in this 40 calorie peppermint mocha latte, I’m enjoying a cup full of this delicious hot chocolate. I know that there are tons of packet hot chocolates that are very low in calories but let me tell you, they are no comparison to this homemade hot chocolate. It is so incredibly easy to make and takes no time at all. Believe me, it is so much better than the packet hot chocolates!
Having a classic low calorie hot chocolate recipe to go to will seriously do you wonders. When I was on my weight loss journey, I had a cup of hot chocolate almost every evening whilst working on my degree. This low calorie hot chocolate is the easiest way to satisfy your sweet tooth or chocolate craving without going overboard on the calories!
Low calorie hot chocolate
This recipe is insanely easy to make. Its made with lots of cocoa powder, giving it that thick and creamy chocolaty flavor. There are just 3 simple ingredients necessary for this recipe that you are guaranteed to have lying around.
This recipe makes a very filling and large cup of hot cocoa. It is so deliciously creamy and rich you will have a hard time not making this over and over again!
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- It is made in just 5 minutes or less!
- This recipe requires just 3 ingredients!
- It is vegan and dairy-free.
- You get a creamy, rich hot chocolate for just 52 calories!
- This recipe contains no added sugars!
- This is the BEST low calorie hot chocolate ever!!
Ingredients
Exact ingredient quantities can be found at the bottom of this page.
To make this low calorie hot chocolate you will need:
- Unsweetened almond milk – Unsweetened almond milk is really low in calories making it perfect for low calorie drinks. You can swap for any milk of your choice but the calories will be different.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder – Unsweetened cocoa powder has an intense chocolaty flavor with very little calories. This is the perfect way to get that ultra rich, luxurious chocolaty flavor without overdoing it with the sugar or calories.
- 0 calorie sweetener– You can use any granulated sweetener for this recipe. This brown sugar alternative has been my favorite 0 calorie sweetener for hot drinks lately. It is naturally sourced, tastes delicious and has no bitter aftertaste!
- Whip cream – This is also optional. You can use low fat whip cream or scroll down to see a very easy and low calorie whip cream alternative.
- Sprinkle of salt – This is optional but highly recommended!
How to make this low calorie hot chocolate
- Place the stevia and cocoa powder in a small saucepan and whisk until well combined.
- Add in the milk, whisk again to combine. Make sure the cocoa powder is mixed in and not sitting at the bottom.
- Set on the stove over medium-high heat, continuing to whisk until it starts to gently simmer. About 3-5 minutes.
- Serve immediately with any toppings of your choice and enjoy!
LOW CALORIE ‘WHIP’ CREAM
If you’re someone who loves adding whip cream to their hot cocoa, this is a perfect super low calorie alternative. It is made with steamed milk and adds an extra layer of creaminess and really elevates this hot chocolate!
- Warm up 50 ml of any milk of your choosing, make sure it is piping hot.
- Using a milk frother, whisk the milk until its super foamy and thick – that’s it!
This ‘whip cream’ will add 6 calories if you use unsweetened almond milk, 24 calories with semi-skimmed or 2% fat milk and 31 calories with whole milk.
Toppings & calories
This hot chocolate is seriously so good on it’s own but you can add some toppings to really take it to the next level! (These will add a few extra calories but they’re so worth it)!!
Here are the most popular toppings and their calories:
- 10g mini marshmallows – 33 calories
- 5g chocolate shavings – 25 calories
- 15g whole whip cream – 52 calories
- 15g light whip cream – 29 calories
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50 Calorie Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 250 ml unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp 0 calorie sweetener
- pinch of salt optional
Low calorie whip cream
- 50 ml really hot milk of choice
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, mix together the stevia and cocoa powder. Add in the milk and whisk until well combined.
- Set this over medium-high heat on the stove until it has reached a gentle simmer – it will bubble at the edges, about 3-5 minutes. Remember to continue to whisk.
- Transfer to your favorite mug add any toppings you would like and enjoy!
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