Keto Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
by KetoFocus.com
5 Stars (15 Reviews) 3 Comments
An easy keto peppermint flavored white hot chocolate that you can enjoy this holiday season or when the weather is chilly.
Nutrition Facts
2
Servings
583
Calories
47.2g
Fat
6.2g
Protein
6.2g
Net Carb
33.7g
Total Carbs
Keto Peppermint White Hot Chocolate Ingredients
3/4 cup ChocZero White Chocolate Chips - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup unsweetened macadamia nut milk or other nut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint
Keto Peppermint White Hot Chocolate Directions
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Get a saucepan
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine white chocolate chips and heavy cream. Stir constantly until chips are melted.
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Add the remaining ingredients
Add nut milk, vanilla and peppermint extract. Continue to cook until heated through.
I love white hot chocolate! But to add a little flavor of Christmas, I like to throw in a couple splashes of peppermint extract. This makes a keto peppermint white hot chocolate which is perfect for snow days or while decorating the Christmas tree. It’s tastes like a white chocolate candy cane!
Plus, this low carb peppermint white hot chocolate is very easy to make and can be made in less than 5 minutes. Just add the ingredient and heat on the stove top until the chocolate is melted.
Back in the day, we used to have to make our own keto white chocolate since there was none available commercially. Now there is a low carb white chocolate available to buy. 
I like to add a mixture of heavy cream and macadamia nut milk to my keto hot chocolate. The cream makes the hot cocoa creamy and the nut milk thins it out without adding additional calories. The nut milk I prefer is 
I like to top my sugar free peppermint white hot chocolate with keto whipped cream. You can make your own by whipping heavy cream with a tablespoon of erythritol and a teaspoon of vanilla. Whip until thick and fluffy.Another option is to turn it into an alcoholic beverage. Instead of peppermint extract, add a shot of peppermint schnapps!Other toppings for your white cocoa include:
I mix this with coffee for an amazing white chocolate peppermint latte! ☕️ yum ?
I used white chocolate peppermint chips instead, since that’s what I had on hand & omitted the peppermint extract. Next time, I’ll add instant espresso to make a white peppermint mocha. Delicious!!!
I’ve made this many times now and we love it! In fact, our oldest son doesn’t do keto and I “forgot” to let him know it was keto. He loved it too and now makes his own. Thanks for another great recipe ❤