Dark Chocolate Hot Chocolate
A cozy, rich and sugar-free Dark Chocolate Hot Chocolate made with chai spices and SPLENDA®, perfect for winter sipping or gifting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 30 servings of mix, 1 tablespoon per cup
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic
Ingredients
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- 2 cups SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
- 1½ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, broken into chunks
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon prepared hot chocolate mix (per serving)
Instructions
- Add SPLENDA® to a food processor and pulse for 1 minute until powdered.
- Add cocoa powder, all spices, and dark chocolate pieces to the processor.
- Blend until smooth and no large chocolate chunks remain. Store in airtight container.
- To make a serving, heat 1 cup of milk in a microwave-safe mug for 1–2 minutes.
- Whisk in 1 tablespoon of the prepared mix until fully dissolved.
- Top with optional garnishes like marshmallows or whipped cream and serve warm.
Notes
- Store the hot chocolate mix in an airtight jar for up to 1 month.
- Use oat milk for a creamier dairy-free version.
- Add a pinch of salt to enhance chocolate flavor.
- Perfect for holiday gifts—just add mix to jars with instructions.
- Adjust sweetness or spice level to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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