Low-Sugar Homemade Hot Chocolate
The Best Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe
Hot chocolate is hands-down an all-time favorite winter staple. But many let the season pass depriving themselves of this indulgent treat due to all the sugar. Well, we're here to tell you that you can have hot cocoa DAILY if you want without a huge sugar spike by simply swapping out the sugar for Monk Fruit Sweetener.
This is your sign. This hot chocolate is rich, cozy, and straight-up main character energy. We’re talking deep chocolate flavor, silky texture, and just the right amount of sweetness—no weird aftertaste, no sugar crash spiral.
Ingredients
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2¼ cups milk (or alternative- we recommend oat milk for taste)
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2 tbsp cocoa powder
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1–2 tbsp Pyure Organic Monk Fruit Sweetener (to taste)
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40–50 g dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
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Pinch of salt
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Whipped cream, for topping (regular or sugar-free)
Instructions
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Warm it up
Add the milk, cocoa powder, and sweetener to a saucepan. Heat over medium, whisking until smooth and gently simmering. -
Make it luxe
Add the chopped chocolate and a pinch of salt. Whisk until everything melts and turns silky. Heat until just steaming—no boiling, we’re not doing the most. -
Serve & flex
Pour into two mugs. Top with a generous swirl of whipped cream. Optional: sip dramatically.
Why we love it
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Rich, chocolatey, café-level vibes
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Sweetened with Pyure, so sugar gets left on read
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Comes together in minutes (faster than your favorite show intro)
Make this once and suddenly every night is “hot chocolate night.” You’re welcome. 🍫✨