This keto pumpkin hot chocolate is autumn in a mug—warm, cozy, and full of seasonal flavor. Rich, creamy, and low carb, it’s a comforting treat that tastes indulgent without the sugar.
Pumpkin and chocolate create a wonderful balance in this keto hot chocolate. The drink is smooth and decadently flavored, yet keeps carbs low so it fits well into a ketogenic or low-carb lifestyle. It’s simple to make and perfect for chilly mornings or evenings when you want something festive and satisfying.
What is the base for this hot chocolate?
The base combines unsweetened almond milk with heavy whipping cream. Together they create a rich, creamy texture while keeping carbohydrates low. When shopping, choose unsweetened almond milk (check the label for carbs). I use almond milk with about 30 calories and 1 gram of carbs per cup. Heavy whipping cream brings luxurious mouthfeel and is a keto-friendly source of fat. If you prefer, you can substitute unsweetened carton coconut milk for the almond milk, but avoid canned coconut milk, which is much thicker and can alter the consistency.
Other ingredients that make it delicious
Canned pumpkin (pumpkin puree) adds body and autumn flavor—do not use pumpkin pie filling, which contains added sugar. For sweetness I use a granulated keto sweetener such as Swerve, which contributes no net carbs. Unsweetened cocoa powder and keto-friendly semi-sweet chocolate chips (I like Lily’s) give the drink deep chocolate flavor without the sugar. A pinch of pumpkin pie spice, a little salt, and vanilla round out the flavors and create a warm, balanced profile.
How to make keto whipped cream
Homemade keto whipped cream is quick and tastes far better than store-bought. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 15–20 minutes, and keep the heavy whipping cream cold until ready to use. Combine 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons keto powdered sweetener, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Whip until stiff peaks form—when you lift the beaters the peaks should hold their shape. Double the recipe if you want extra topping. For variety, experiment with extracts like almond or pumpkin to complement the drink.
More keto drinks to try
Keto Blackberry Strawberry Smoothie
Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
Refreshing Keto Blueberry Lemonade
Rich and Creamy Keto Hot Chocolate
Helpful Hints
* Use unsweetened almond milk to keep carbs low.
* Taste the drink as it heats and adjust the sweetener to your preference.
Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils
- Medium saucepan
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Recipe
Keto Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
4 Servings
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup pumpkin (pumpkin puree)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar substitute (Swerve) or preferred keto sweetener
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 3 tablespoons keto semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Optional: keto whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan combine the almond milk, heavy whipping cream, pumpkin, sweetener, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Whisk the mixture and heat over medium, stirring frequently, until hot but not boiling.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla.
- Serve immediately and top with keto whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Servings
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 285
Total Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 68mg
Sodium: 53mg
Carbohydrates: 8g
Net Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 24g
Protein: 3g
Nutrition values are estimates provided for convenience and may vary based on brands and ingredients used. Net carbs are calculated as total carbs minus fiber; sugar alcohols like erythritol are not included in net carb counts.
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