This Keto Hot Chocolate with cinnamon is rich, decadent, and delicious with just the right amount of heat. Not to mention it’s low carb and gluten-free .
Why Is This Keto Hot Chocolate So Tasty?
- Fast. Make this low carb hot chocolate recipe in under 30 minutes .
- Easy. A simple pour and cook stovetop recipe .
- Keto . Only 5 net carbs per serving.
- Gluten-Free. A naturally gluten-free recipe .
- Delicious. Incredibly rich with just a hint of spice.
My favorite part about this Keto Hot Chocolate recipe is that it’s healthy, low-carb, and gluten-free. That’s right, a super-rich and decadent chocolate dessert is a keto-friendly, low carb treat that won’t kick you out of ketosis. It’s nice to be able to curb that sweet tooth with such a delicious recipe such as this one.
I know a lot of people that struggle with finding healthy and allergy-friendly desserts that don’t take forever to prepare. Not to mention, they usually require expensive and difficult to find ingredients that make it just feel not worth the effort. Keto Hot Chocolate is super easy to make and isn’t expensive either.
Can You Have Cocoa On A Keto Diet?
When it is cold outside and you’re craving something sweet, there’s nothing better than a hot cup of cocoa. Unfortunately, those little premade packages that you tear open and stir into warm milk aren’t the lowest in carbs (or all that delicious in my opinion).
That’s what compelled me to make a low-carb version. So yes, you can have cocoa on a keto diet, but not just any hot cocoa recipe.
Which Chocolate Is Best For Keto?
With the growing popularity in low carb eating, there has been a surge in the options you have for finding a delicious keto friendly chocolate. The two most important things to remember are:
- They need to be sugar free
- The darker the chocolate, the lower the carb count will be.
Here are a few of my favorite keto chocolate options that work well in this Keto Hot Chocolate Recipe :
- ChocZero 70% Dark Chocolate
- Lily’s Extra Dark Chocolate Bar
- My homemade Keto Chocolate Chip recipe
Why Does This Keto Hot Chocolate Look Different?
That’s because it’s sipping chocolate . I’m sure you’re thinking, “What in the world is sipping chocolate?!” Mexican Sipping Chocolate is gold. If you’re used to hot chocolate in the United States, this is not the same thing.
It’s the same idea, however, this is much richer and usually has a spice to it . It’s only meant for sipping as a creamy delight, not to guzzle down. Mexican Sipping Chocolate is thicker than hot chocolate and is more of a dessert than it is a drink–and of course, it’s Keto!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Unsweetened Almond Milk
- Heavy Cream
- Truvia
- unsweetened chocolate squares
- Ground Cinnamon
- Cayenne Pepper
- vanilla extract
How to Make This Keto Hot Chocolate Recipe
- Place almond milk, heavy whipping cream, Truvia, and chocolate squares in a saucepan and heat on medium-low heat. Stir frequently and do not allow the mixture to come to a rolling boil.
- Once the chocolate is melted and the mixture is heated through, remove from heat and stir in cinnamon, cayenne pepper and vanilla extract. Pour into demitasse cups to serve.
- This is a very rich, sipping chocolate, not a hot chocolate to guzzle down.
Keto Hot Chocolate Variations | Mix-In Options
There are so many ways to make Keto Hot Chocolate . I enjoy mine with cinnamon and cayenne. Everyone likes it differently, just like everyone has a specific way they drink their coffee. Here are a couple of other ways you can prepare your Keto Hot Chocolate .
- Peppermint Hot Chocolate: Omit Cinnamon, Cayenne and Vanilla extract. Add 1 teaspoon Peppermint extract.
- Chocolate Orange Cups: Omit Cinnamon, Cayenne and Vanilla extract. Add 1 teaspoon Orange extract.
How Long Does It Last?
Unlike traditional hot chocolate, you can double the recipe to save some for later.
To reheat, simply add a little extra almond milk and bring it to the desired temperature over low heat in a saucepan.
What Hot Drinks Are Keto Friendly?
- Keto Iced Caramel Macchiato - Try this recipe without the ice for a delicious hot jumpstart to your day.
- Instant Pot Masala Chai - Made fast and easy in your Instant Pot.
- Spiced Turmeric Latte - Use your Instant Pot Blender to make this low carb treat.
- Ultimate Low Carb Starbucks Drinks - Find all the hacks for Starbucks drinks that your tastebuds will LOVE without all the carbs!
This Keto Hot Chocolate is a delicious and healthy dessert that’s quick, easy, and definitely something different than your usual dessert options. So the next time you get a sweets craving, set those boring
Keto Hot Chocolate
Equipment
- Small Sauce Pan
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 cup ( 250 g ) Unsweetened Almond Milk
- ▢ 1 cup ( 238 g ) Heavy Cream
- ▢ 3 tablespoons ( 3 tablespoons ) Truvia
- ▢ 3 ounces ( 85.05 g ) unsweetened chocolate squares
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Ground Cinnamon
- ▢ 1 pinch ( 1 pinch ) Cayenne Pepper
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place almond milk, heavy whipping cream, Truvia and chocolate squares in a saucepan and heat on medium-low heat. Stir frequently and do not allow the mixture to come to a rolling boil.
- Once the chocolate is melted and the mixture is heated through, remove from heat and stir in cinnamon, cayenne pepper and vanilla extract. Pour into demitasse cups to serve.
- This is a very rich, sipping chocolate, not a hot chocolate to guzzle down.
Variations
Peppermint Hot Chocolate:
Chocolate Orange Cups:
Drinking Chocolate:
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Originally Published November 20, 2019
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Keto Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 3 tablespoons Truvia
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place almond milk, heavy whipping cream, Truvia and chocolate squares in a saucepan and heat on medium-low heat. Stir frequently and do not allow the mixture to come to a rolling boil.
- Once the chocolate is melted and the mixture is heated through, remove from heat and stir in cinnamon, cayenne pepper and vanilla extract. Pour into demitasse cups to serve.
- This is a very rich, sipping chocolate, not a hot chocolate to guzzle down.
Variations
Peppermint Hot Chocolate:
Chocolate Orange Cups:
Drinking Chocolate:
Keto Hot Chocolate https://twosleevers.com/keto-hot-chocolate-with-cinnamon/
This Pressure Cooker Arroz Con Pollo recipe is a simple chicken and rice dish that is bound to make the whole family happy. It’s a delicious Mexican recipe that’s bursting with flavor and is crazy addictive, so be prepared to make this dish on a regular basis.
Why Arroz Con Pollo Is The Perfect Weeknight Meal
- Fast. Made in less than 30 minutes with the help of your Instant Pot .
- Easy. Saute the aromatics and rice, then pour and cook the rest of the ingredients in your pressure cooker .
- Filling. Packed with chicken, rice, and onions and is hearty enough to feed a crowd.
- Flavorful. An incredible blend of spices makes for a tasty one-pot meal.
What Is Arroz Con Pollo?
Arroz Con Pollo is a traditional Mexican dish that is the epitome of comfort food. It is a delicious blend of chicken and rice with a hint of spice that is amazingly flavorful without being too harsh for sensitive tastebuds.
Will Arroz Con Pollo Work in the Instant Pot?
This Arroz Con Pollo recipe asks to use un-rinsed rice, based on my reading that unrinsed rice is less likely to stick in your Instant Pot.
It also reduces sautéing to a minimum, since if something is going to stick, it’s likely to be caused due to burning during this stage.
Is Arroz Con Pollo Spicy?
This recipe is technically Mexican cuisine but is mild enough that even kids would enjoy it.
The Instant Pot makes this recipe so easy. Minimal chopping, a few minutes on the saute setting, and then just 6 minutes of cooking at high pressure! Arroz Con Pollo will be a new meal in your weekly rotation!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Onion
- Tomatoes
- Garlic
- Cilantro
- Jalapeño Peppers
- Oil
- Basmati Rice
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- Kosher Salt
- Ground Cumin
- Goya sazon with achiote & cilantro (can omit if you don’t have it)
How To Make Arroz Con Pollo?
This recipe is one of my favorites because of the magnitude of flavor and comfort you get from such simple steps. Here’s how you make Arroz Con Pollo :
- In a blender, blend together onions, tomato, garlic, cilantro, and jalapeño.
- Meanwhile, turn your Instant Pot to Sauté and when it’s hot, add in 1 tbs of oil. Add in the rice and sauté until the rice is translucent about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chicken and the cumin, Goya Sazon, and salt, and cook for a minute or two to let the spices bloom.
- Pour in blended vegetables and the water, seal the Instant Pot, set to Manual HP for 6 minutes. Allow it to release pressure naturally for 10 minutes, and then release any remaining pressure.
Tips And Tricks
This recipe is so incredibly simple, it’s a tough one to mess up. Here are just a few tips to make sure it turns out perfectly every time:
- Don’t skip the sauté . This will make your spices and onions even more fragrant and keep your rice from getting mushy when you cook it under pressure.
- Scrape the brown bits. Use a spoon or silicone spatula to scrape any bits of food that may be stuck to the bottom of the Instant Pot liner to prevent a Burn Notice.
- Get creative. Make this Arroz Con Pollo a full meal by pairing it with some Instant Pot Refried Beans or some Tomatillo Salsa .
Here is a quick video of what the finished product looks like in your Instant Pot .
Will this Arroz Con Pollo Recipe Give Me the Burn Notice?
Nope. I test all my recipes several times before posting them here on my site, so you don’t have to worry about a recipe not working.
This Arroz Con Pollo Instant Pot recipe is an awesome one-pot meal that cooks all at once so it’s a no-fuss dinner.
More Easy Instant Pot Dinners
- Instant Pot Tex-Mex Chili - this chili is AMAZING and turns out so easy in the Instant Pot.
- Unstuffed Dolma Casserole - all the flavor and none of the fuss which is what makes Instant Pots amazing.
- Instant Pot Dirty Rice - this is such an easy meal in the Instant Pot and has incredible flavor too.
- One Pot Instant Pot Meals - Make one of these for dinner tonight.
If you love this Arroz Con Pollo recipe as much as we do, make sure you share it with your friends on Facebook and Pinterest so they can try it too!
Instant Pot Arroz Con Pollo
Equipment
- INSTANT POT DUO 6 QUART
Ingredients
Blend together
- ▢ 1/2 ( 0.5 ) Onion , quartered
- ▢ 2 ( 2 ) Tomatoes , quartered
- ▢ 3 cloves ( 3 cloves ) Garlic
- ▢ 1/4 cup ( 4 g ) Cilantro
- ▢ 1/2 ( 0.5 ) Jalapeño Peppers
- ▢ 2 tablespoons ( 2 tablespoons ) Oil
- ▢ 1 cup ( 185 g ) Basmati Rice
- ▢ 1 pounds ( 453.59 g ) Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs , cut into bite-size chunks
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Kosher Salt
- ▢ 2 teaspoons ( 2 teaspoons ) Ground Cumin
- ▢ 1 pack ( 1 pack ) Goya sazon with achiote & cilantro , (can omit if you don’t have)
- ▢ 1.25 cups ( 312.5 g ) Water
Instructions
- In a blender, blend together onions, tomato, garlic, cilantro, and jalapeño.
- Meanwhile turn your Instant Pot to Sauté and when it’s hot, add in 1 tbs of oil. Add in the rice and sauté until the rice is translucent about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chicken and the cumin, Goya Sazon and salt, and cook for a minute or two to let the spices bloom.
- Add the blended vegetables and the water, seal the Instant Pot, set to Manual HP for 6 minutes. Allow it to release pressure naturally for 10 minutes, and then release any remaining pressure.
- Serve with a tomatillo salsa for a little piquant flavor.
Watch The Video
- To keep the jalapeno from being too spicy, be sure to remove all the seeds.
- Don’t let this sit in your pot too long before serving, or the rice will stick together.
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Originally Published May 20, 2017
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