Hot chocolate is every chocolate lover's dream and this cold weather certainly calls for some. Tis' the season of love, happiness, positivity and chocolate! Hence, presenting my version of Vegan Keto Chai hot chocolate.
Evidently, it’s chai spiced, low in carb and is vegan, which means it beautifully fits into my diet and lifestyle now. Whether or not you are vegan or keto, you will love this healthy yet yum version for sure.
Almond milk is my favorite non-dairy milk, but feel free to use soy, coconut, rice or anything that best suits your lifestyle and palate. Chai spice gives the hot chocolate a new bold dimension and adds a depth in flavor that lingers on your palate with each sip of this hot chocolate. However, you can replace it with gingerbread spice, pumpkin spice or simply cinnamon for a newer version of this vegan keto chai spiced hot chocolate recipe. I hope you love this recipe as much as I do.
Vegan Keto Chai Hot Chocolate Recipe:
Step-0: Prepare Chai Spice Mix for Hot Chocolate
- Well, you can skip this step if you have chai spice readily available. If not, follow these steps.
- Prepare chai spice mixture by taking these following ingredients.
- Add 1 teaspoon ginger powder, ½ teaspoon cardamom powder, ¼ teaspoon of clove, nutmeg and cinnamon and a pinch of black pepper powder. Mix well and store in an airtight glass jar.
Step-1: Prepare Hot Chocolate(Two Ways)
- In a sauce pan, take two and half cups of almond milk.
- Add four tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa, half table spoon swerve, ½ teaspoon chai spice and mix well.
- Allow to mixture to simmer and bring it to a boil.
Or,
- Take two and half cups of warm almond milk in a blender jar.
- Add four tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa, ½ to 1 teaspoon of chai spice and half table spoon swerve, and blend the mixture until creamy and frothy.
- Optional, but highly recommended: blend in two tablespoons of melted unsweetened dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- KETO: while this hot chocolate is keto-friendly, you can make it more keto by adding 1 teaspoon hemp/avocado or MCT oil, 1 scoop of protein powder preferrably chocolate flavored, and coconut cream.
Step-3: Make Coconut Whipping Cream
- In a bowl, take 1 cup of full-fat coconut cream, ¼cup aquafaba, and ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar. Add in ¼ teaspoon of almond extract and 1 teaspoon of swerve.
- Whisk well till the cream forms soft peaks.
Step-4: Serve Vegan Keto Chai Hot Chocolate
- Pour chai spiced hot chocolate in mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallow(if you want) and cocoa nibs or morsels.
- If you still want it more chocolatey( just like me), top with two tablespoons of chocolate sauce before serving.
- Enjoy your vegan keto chai hot chocolate with your loved ones.
Nutrition Vegan Keto Hot Chocolate:
This nutrition info is for vegan keto chai-spiced hot chocolate without any coconut cream. The recipe makes two servings.
📖 Recipe
Vegan Keto Chai Hot Chocolate
Presenting my version of Vegan Keto Chai hot chocolate, with a dash of heat from the spices, richness from chocolate and creamy coconut aquafaba whipping cream. Try it with an extra dollop of cream and some chocolate sauce, and enjoy!
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
Hot Chocolate
- 2 ½ cups Almond Milk(unsweetened)
- 2-4 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon Chai Spice
- ½ tablespoon Swerve
- 1 Scoop chocolate protein powder, (optional)
Coconut Whipped Cream
- 1 cup coconut cream (Full-fat)
- ¼ cup aquafaba
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon powdered swerve
Instructions
Prepare Chai Spice Mix for Hot Chocolate
- Well, you can skip this step if you have chai spice readily available. If not, follow these steps.
- Prepare chai spice mixture by taking these following ingredients.
- Add 1 teaspoon ginger powder, ½ teaspoon cardamom powder, ¼ teaspoon of clove, nutmeg and cinnamon and a pinch of black pepper powder. Mix well and store in an airtight glass jar.
Step-1: Prepare Hot Chocolate(Two Ways)
- In a saucepan, take two and half cups of almond milk.
- Add four tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa, half tablespoon swerve, ½ teaspoon chai spice and mix well.
- Allow to mixture to simmer and bring it to a boil.
- Or, Take two and half cups of warm almond milk in a blender jar.
- Add four tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa, ½ to 1 teaspoon of chai spice and half tablespoon swerve, and blend the mixture until creamy and frothy.
- Optional, but highly recommended: blend in two tablespoons of melted unsweetened dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- KETO: while this hot chocolate is keto-friendly, you can make it more keto by adding 1 teaspoon hemp/avocado or MCT oil, 1 scoop of protein powder, preferably chocolate flavored, and coconut cream.
Step-3: Make Coconut Whipping Cream
- In a bowl, take 1 cup of full-fat coconut cream, ¼cup aquafaba, and ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar. Add in ¼ teaspoon of almond extract and 1 teaspoon of swerve.
- Whisk well till the cream forms soft peaks.
Step-4: Serve Vegan Keto Chai Hot Chocolate
- Pour chai spiced hot chocolate in mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallow(if you want) and cocoa nibs or morsels.
- If you still want it more chocolatey( just like me), top with two tablespoons of chocolate sauce before serving
- Enjoy your vegan keto chai hot chocolate with your loved ones.
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Elena
Hot chocolate is one of my favorite and m really excited to try this vegan chai version! M sure it ll be a hit like your other great recipes. Thank you so much for sharing this!!
Sophie
Thank you Ele! Your sweet words made my day/night!
Neil Alvin Nicerio
Wow. Fantastic. Imagine going on a diet but still eating what you love. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Sophie
Thank you Neil, hope you enjoy making it.
Lathiya
This looks awesome...I loved the coconut whipped cream you made...the Keto got chocolate is the best this season
Sophie
Thank you so much! You bet, the season it is
Mrs Type A
Wow looks amazing! I'm craving this now. I need to go make it immediately!
Sophie
Thank you, hope you enjoy making it!
Keshia Richmond
One day I’m sure to try the VEGAN KETO CHAI HOT CHOCOLATE and when I do, I will attempt this recipe.
Oscar
Ooooh, so tasty and delicious!
Ipsa Faujdar
Wow this looks delicious. I just love this with chai spices.
Ivan Jose
That looks so indulgent. I could not imagine that something that looks so sinful could be so healthy.
Sophie
Thank you so much!
remo
I WANT IT 🙂 This looks so yummy. Can't wait to try it out. Thanks for the recipe.
Sophie
Thank you so much!
Chantelle Hadden
This looks yummy, I'm definitely trying it with my man ❤️
Sophie
Am so glad you liked the recipe!
Hackytips
I belong to #Teamtea (not #teamcoffee) hence very much liked this post. You have excellent photography skills.
Sophie
Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy this recipe!
Kavri
That Chai, doesn't look like Chai at all. Creativity is required fo this kind of recipe. I am a vegetarian but definitely going to try this at home.
Elizabeth O
What a delicious and healthy drink. Even though it looks decadent, it is made of great ingredients. Yummy!
Matija Antonić
I never thought of Hot chocolate to be vegan, or Keto friendly, but this recipe opened my eyes, the recipe is easy to follow, it incorporates some good flavors as I can see, thank you for sharing this, now I can make something for my vegan friends during those night movie watching days.
Folabest
Waooo , I love all these practical steps. The outcomes looks yummy and delicious
Glorious Heights
The pictures are amazing I would love to sip it ? Will make it tonight ??
Everything on a plate
So many of our favorite flavors mixed in one!! We are so trying this out
Monidipa Dutta
This is actually yum. I loved that whipped cream. So freaking wow. I am Saving it
Sophie
Thank you so much!
Blair villanueva
This is a unique blend of hot drinks! Perfect for this cold New Year's Eve after party 🙂
Sophie
Thank you so much!
Sheena Moncatar
Looks fantastic! Vegan Keto might be difficult to follow but reading your post makes me think it's not that difficult after all. Thank you so much for sharing these recipes.