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Vegan Keto Chai Hot Chocolate

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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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chai Hot Chcolate, Keto Hot Chocolate, Vegan Hot Chocolate, Vegan Keto Chai Hot Chocolate
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Sophie

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.