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Indulge Without the⁤ Guilt: Creamy Sugar-Free Peppermint White⁤ Hot Chocolate

craving⁣ the comforting warmth of peppermint ​white hot chocolate but mindful of your carb intake? ‌This ‌recipe⁢ delivers all the holiday‌ cheer‍ without the sugar overload, making it perfect for those following a‍ diabetic-friendly or ‌low-carb lifestyle.

Ready in Minutes:

Prep Time: 1​ minute
Cook ​Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: ‍6‌ minutes

Yields: 2 servings |‌ Calories: 533kcal per serving

Dietary Considerations: Diabetic-friendly,Gluten-Free,Vegetarian

What You’ll ​Need:

Small Saucepan

Ingredients:

1 ½‍ cups Unsweetened Almond ​Milk (or full-fat coconut milk for a​ richer ⁣flavor)
⅔ cup Sugar-Free White Chocolate chips (Lily’s brand‍ is recommended for‍ accurate nutritional‍ information)
½ cup Heavy Cream
½ teaspoon Pure Vanilla⁢ Extract
¼ teaspoon Peppermint Extract
‍ Optional Garnishes:​ Whipped ⁤Cream,Chopped Sugar-Free Mints

Instructions:

  1. In a small saucepan,combine the almond milk,sugar-free white chocolate chips,and heavy cream. ​
  2. Heat over medium-low heat, whisking constantly until the chocolate is ‍fully ⁣melted and smoothly incorporated into the liquid.
  3. Remove from heat ⁤and stir in ⁢the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
  4. Pour this decadent peppermint white ‍hot chocolate into two mugs.
  5. Garnish as⁣ desired with whipped cream, chopped sugar-free ⁢mints, or other festive‍ toppings.

Enjoy immediately!

Smart Indulgence:

This recipe‌ allows you to enjoy a classic holiday treat without the⁤ guilt. ​While each serving contains 48 grams of carbohydrates, 16 grams come ⁢from fiber, resulting in only 32 grams of net‌ carbs.⁢ This is considerably lower than traditional peppermint white hot chocolate, which can contain upwards of 70 grams ‍of net carbs!

Flavor Twists:

Experiment with Extracts: ⁢ Try hazelnut or almond extract for unique ​flavor variations.
Festive​ Touch: Sprinkle a pinch of crushed sugar-free candy canes on ⁣top for an extra ⁢holiday ‌vibe.

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