What Is Keto Chocolate? Plus A Free Recipe!
May 10, 2022
Is there really such thing as keto chocolate? Almost all commercial chocolates are high in sugar and carbs… and even if you find a sugar-free or low carb one, is it safe to assume that it’s keto-friendly?
Keto Diet
Okay, so, keto diet is really popular right now especially for those who want to lose weight. This diet fuels your body by using stored fat, instead of relying on sugar or glucose that usually comes from carbohydrates.
In keto, you are limited to about 20 grams of carbohydrates per day. What is 20 grams of carbs you say? Well, a medium-sized banana has approximately 27 grams of carbs!
It’s safe to assume that this diet will be hard for chocolate lovers out there, especially for those who like their chocolates extra sweet (Yup, that’s me!).
Keto Chocolate
Getting that out in the open, you would think any low carb chocolate could be considered keto as long as you eat small portions, or less than 20 grams of carbs, right?
Well, yes and no.
The problem is… who wants to eat a small amount of chocolate? Add that to the fact that not all low carb chocolates are keto-friendly. Well, I’m not even surprised.
With keto being the trend nowadays, a lot of chocolate brands have actually joined the hype and started selling keto chocolates. Some even claims their keto chocolates contain less than 1 gram of carbs per serving. Wow! Is this the answer to our weight loss goals?
Buying Keto Chocolate
The first thing to consider when buying keto chocolate is its sugar content. Sugar-free chocolates are usually sweetened with artificial sweeteners like maltitol – which is actually not that good because it has a tendency to raise your sugar levels like regular sugar would. Stevia or monk fruit are actually better alternatives, though not everyone loves the taste, and they are not cheap either.
After buying keto chocolate, you might notice the flavor is not the same as the chocolate you are used to, due to alternative sweeteners or higher amounts of cacao. You might just end up torturing yourself and eating a lot of bitter chocolates with chemical aftertaste.
Good Low Carb Chocolate?
Could there be such a thing as a real low carb chocolate that tastes good? I would suggest that we limit our consumption to a small amount of dark chocolate – 85% or higher- or try some low sugar brands like ChocZero, Lily Sweets and SkinnyDipped.
One more important thing to consider is buying high quality, hand-crafted chocolates that are made with a high percentage of cacao. Anything higher in cacao and lower in sugar is better for your health so time to check out artisan chocolate stores near you.
Another option for you, is to create your own! I am into trying different recipes right now and sometimes I feel like I’m a scientist/chef who’s creating new things. It’s a great hobby!
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How to Make Keto Chocolate in 4 Easy Steps What you need:
What to do: Using a double broiler, melt the cocoa butter, coconut oil, and baking chocolate over low heat. Once mixture is glossy and clump-free, stir in monk fruit extract, sea salt, and vanilla extract. Stir until almost whipped or use a hand mixer. Do a taste test. Once satisfied, pour mixture into chocolate molds and refrigerate until firm for at least 2 hours. Serve and enjoy! |
This recipe makes about 2 standard-size chocolate bars and 1 serving is equivalent to 6 squares. Net carbs per serving is 1g with 0g sugar. That’s crazy!
Aside from munching these bars on their own, you can also use them as ingredients in your baking escapades.
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