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Santa’s Little Helper Low Carb Spiked Cocoa

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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.

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 low carb spiked 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!

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.

whipped cream clouds

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.  

low carb spiked 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. 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 Sign Up for Torani’s E-Newsletter for 10% OFF!. I order all of my Torani syrups 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!

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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Comments

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

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  2. I agree, Christmas can seem like a little much. Once the kiddos are in bed on Christmas Eve, my husband and I usually treat ourselves to an adult beverage. Pinning this!

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  9. 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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    • 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!

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  13. 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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  14. 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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    • 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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