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Santa’s Little Helper Spiked Low Carb Cocoa – with or without alcohol!

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Santa’s Little Helper – a spiked low carb cocoa is the perfect way to unwind during the holiday rush. Creamy, sweet and only 3.8g net carbs, you can drink this with or without alcohol to relax and treat yourself this Christmas.

You might also like this low carb vodka chata drink!

Santa's Little Helper - a low carb spiked cocoa is the perfect way to unwind during the holiday rush. Creamy, sweet and only 3.8g net carbs, you can drink this with or without alcohol to relax and treat yourself this Christmas.

These recipes were sponsored by Torani. All opinions are my own. Messaging below is intended for ages 21+.

I’ll be honest. I didn’t use to like Christmas very much. It was always a little too much of everything. But that all changed when I had Max. Anything I could do to give my son a happy and memorable Christmas was worth it.

However now Max is a teen and all the running around and preparing for the big day can be a bit daunting. So this year I’ve decided to treat myself with Santa’s Little Helper – a spiked low carb cocoa. On Christmas eve when everything is ready to go, I’m breaking out the low carb hot chocolate with my Torani sugar free syrups, whipped cream clouds and just a touch of vanilla vodka. I can’t wait!

Low carb cocktails and TOrani syrups

I think you all know what a fan I am of Torani sugar free syrups. They are the perfect way to make any holiday special. For instance I made a yummy low carb pumpkin pie cocktail for Thanksgiving (recipe here) and fun candy drinks for Halloween. The syrups are a great way to add flavor to any drink without the calories or carbs. 

Santa's Little Helper - a low carb spiked cocoa is the perfect way to unwind during the holiday rush. Creamy, sweet and only 3.8g net carbs, you can drink this with or without alcohol to relax and treat yourself this Christmas.

easy whipped cream clouds recipe

The whipped cream clouds are made from flavored heavy whipped cream piped on wax paper, frozen and then stored in a baggie. I used Torani S’mores syrup which gave it that sweet marshmallow taste. I keep these clouds in the freezer just to have on hand over the holidays. You can add them to coffee or hot chocolate for a sweet creamy touch. Here is a little video showing you how I do it.  

spiked low carb cocoa

The low carb hot chocolate is simply almond milk and cocoa powder and your favorite Torani sugar free syrup. For this recipe I’ve used chocolate macadamia nut syrup in my hot chocolate but I have tried so many others such as salted caramel, coffee, peppermint, Irish cream, hazelnut and even raspberry. Just heat up cocoa powder and milk on the stove, then add the Torani syrup and top with a whipped cream cloud. And to spike it you can add vanilla vodka – perfection!

Santa's Little Helper - a low carb spiked cocoa is the perfect way to unwind during the holiday rush. Creamy, sweet and only 3.8g net carbs, you can drink this with or without alcohol to relax and treat yourself this Christmas.

Well I hope you like this quick and easy recipe for spiked low carb cocoa. It’s a great little treat for you but I’m sure it would be a welcomed beverage for unexpected visitors stopping by or impromptu gatherings.   Also it would be fun to:

TIP: Have a hot cocoa bar ready for holiday guests. Stock with Torani syrups, whipped cream clouds, sprinkles, chocolate shavings, vanilla vodka (for the adults), etc and have guests "make their own".

 

 Torani Special Offer 

Torani has 35 sugar free flavors to choose from and for my readers just click on the graphic below to get 15% off and free shipping. I order all of my Torani syrups directly from them because it’s the best price and for me they come within the next day or two. My newest favorite flavor is Pumpkin Pie. Below are the more seasonal flavors in my collection. These are great with coffee and tea too!

If your looking for something special to sip this fall, try this salted caramel cream coffee. All the creamy sweet flavor of those classic candies in a low carb, sugar free coffee!

 

Only part of my Sugar Free Torani collection!

Santa's Little Helper - a low carb spiked cocoa is the perfect way to unwind during the holiday rush. Creamy, sweet and only 3.8g net carbs, you can drink this with or without alcohol to relax and treat yourself this Christmas.

To learn more about Torani and get some fun ideas for the holidays check out the website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram .  Tag your Torani creations with #AToraniHoliday so I can see all the fun things you have made. The nutritional information for 1 serving with a whipped cream cloud is: 

194 cals 18.3g fat/8.8g carbs / 5g fiber / 2.2g protein = 3.8g net carbs

Santa's Little Helper - a low carb spiked cocoa is the perfect way to unwind during the holiday rush. Creamy, sweet and only 3.8g net carbs, you can drink this with or without alcohol to spread that holiday cheer!
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Santa's Little Helper Low Carb Spiked Cocoa

Santa's Little Helper - a low carb spiked cocoa is the perfect way to unwind during the holiday rush. Creamy, sweet and only 3.8g net carbs, you can drink this with or without alcohol to relax and treat yourself this Christmas.
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 194 kcal
Author Denise Wright (MyLifeCookbook.com)

Ingredients

  • 8 oz almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons Torani sugar free syrup of choice
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons Torani S'mores sugar free syrup
  • 1 oz vanilla vodka optional

Instructions

  1. To make whipped cream clouds, add the cream and S'mores syrup to a mixing bowl and whip until nice and thick, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Lay a piece of parchment or wax paper on a cookie sheet and outline the mugs you will be using to act as a guide for your clouds.
  3. Spoon into an icing bag and pipe your whipped cream onto the circle guides.
  4. Freeze for at least and hour and then store in a baggie in the freezer.
  5. To make the cocoa, add almond mild and cocoa powder to a sauce pan and whisk until well combined. Bring to a simmer for 1 minute and the pour into cup. Add in 2 tablespoons of your favorite sugar free syrup and stir.
  6. If adding vodka, add now and mix well.
  7. Top with a whipped cream cloud.
  8. NOTE* This recipe makes 1 cup of cocoa and about 12 large whipped cream clouds.

 

 

 

 

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Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. You should always do your own calculations if you are concerned about the accuracy of this or any recipe. I use the Lose It app for all of my nutritional information because I have for years.

Comments

  6. Mackenzie @ Food Above Gold

    December 3, 2017 at 5:35 pm

    Those whipped cream clouds are so fun and adorable! I’m always looking for fun projects to do with my 9 year old to get her into the kitchen more, and I think this would be perfect! (Plus, she would love the excuse to drink the hot cocoa afterwards – and I would love the vanilla vodka addition!)

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  7. michele

    December 3, 2017 at 2:14 pm

    these are great for the neighborhood cookie exchange! I can drink it without worrying about the sugar crash! I use this syrup brand often… great use for it!

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    • Denise

      December 3, 2017 at 7:40 am

      Oh my thank you. I do not have a deft hand at using a piping bag but I’m learning! The nice thing about these whipped cream clouds is that you can use different flavors of the sugar free Torani syrups.I used S’mores but next time I’m going to try salted caramel. Yum!

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  11. Veena Azmanov

    November 30, 2017 at 2:48 pm

    We love hot cocoa in this weather and this santa’s little helper sounds just perfect. I love adding frozen whipped cream to my cocoa too! Love those flavors on the sugar free syrup! Must look for it.

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  12. Helene

    November 30, 2017 at 1:12 pm

    I would not need any sweetener to enjoy this amazing looking cup of cocoa goodness. I have embarrassed almond milk years ago, so I know this low carb hot chocolate is a definite crowd pleaser as well. 🙂

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  16. Jolina

    November 28, 2017 at 8:39 pm

    This is so perfect for the holidays! We drink our fair share of hot cocoa so we’d love to shake it up with a spiked version. And I love the frozen whipped cream too!

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    • Denise

      November 29, 2017 at 6:21 am

      Thanks Jolina. WE drink a lot of cocoa in the winter too. This low carb version is really tasty because you can change the syrup to add different flavors with the chocolate. Yum!

      Reply

  24. Ginny

    November 27, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    That would certainly help out this Santa’s little helper. Those Torani flavors look fantastic. I want six of them right now.

    Reply

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