If you are looking for the ultimate keto chocolate recipe, this one is going to top your list. After trying endless recipe variations, this one comes out on top. Not only is it easy to make, but it will have you licking the bowl. Rich and decadent, smooth and creamy – it’s perfect for any keto chocolate dessert recipe.

So I have a guilty secret….

I have a habit I haven’t been able to break since starting keto 5 years ago.  Sometimes i sneak behind the closed doors of my bedroom and out it comes…

The only evidence it was there will be tiny little brown crumbs… (if any missed my mouth).. YES, it’s chocolate.  Chocolate is the love of my life.. Second to my husband (Mr Lovintime) and my two beautiful boys.

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The problem with store bought chocolate

Mostly I like to indulge in the 90% Lindt as it is super low in carbs.  It’s always a great option, as they stock it at all the local supermarkets.  But it can be expensive.  I usually buy it when it goes on sale.  However, the 90% is an acquired taste.  Some people don’t the bitter taste.

Other store bought ‘sugar free’ chocolates can be loaded with nasties. You need to check the ingredients, as often they are sweetened with maltitol.   Maltitol has a similar glycemic index to sugar meaning it will have quite a bit of a spike when it comes to blood sugar.

My New Favourite

So Lindt WAS my go to, until now.  I’ve finally found a recipe that’s not going to break the bank, has the sweetness of regular dark chocolate, and is super easy to make. I’m sure this will become a regular in your house too when you taste how decadent and smooth it is – with just the right amount of sweet.

WHAT’S IN THE ULTIMATE KETO CHOCOLATE RECIPE?

I’ve tried so many different ingredients but these seem to work best here in Australia.

Cacao Butter 

I’ve made chocolate with butter, coconut oil, and ghee.  The problem with these is that they need constant refrigeration, otherwise they will melt.  If you use cacao butter, the chocolate can sit out at room temperature and not melt, providing the room temperature is not higher than 38 degrees.

As far as the health benefits go, cacao butter has been labelled a SUPERFOOD. Who would have thought that eating chocolate was good for you!?  

Cacao Butter, along with cacao powder comes from the cacao bean.  Its plant origins make it dairy free and vegan.  This makes cacao butter much more easily digestible.

In addition, cacao butter is extremely high in healthy fats and antioxidants.  Antioxidants can help improve the immune system, promote heart health, and lower inflammation.

Unsweetened Cocoa

A few weeks ago I tried a recipe similar to this but used raw cacao powder in it.  It was terrible.  I had forgotten that raw cacao is quite bitter – even for seasoned Lindt 90% lovers like me.

So, I decided to use regular unsweetened cocoa in this recipe and it made a huge difference.  It wasn’t bitter at all, but much more like your regular dairy milk chocolate in taste and texture, only minus the dairy.

Powdered Monk Fruit/Erythritol Blend

It’s often hard to find the right sweetener for refrigerated keto products.  Many granulated sweeteners tend to crystallize with cooler temperatures.  But I used the powdered Monk Fruit by Lakanto and it worked a treat.  My chocolate was smooth and creamy, just what you want.

Unlike Maltitol, powdered Monk Fruit has a zero glycemic index and tastes exactly like sugar.  Monk Fruit has been used for hundreds of years in eastern herbalism to improve well-being.  Consequently it has earned the nickname ‘The Immortals Fruit’.  You can find powdered Monk fruit at Woolworths if you live in Australia, or purchase online from Lakanto.

If you can’t find powdered Monk Fruit, you can use any powdered erythritol or Allulose if you live in the US.

Liquid Stevia Flavour

I added liquid Stevia flavouring to my chocolate.  Unlike normal stevia, this doesn’t seem to have a funny aftertaste.  I added it to half of the recipe and kept the other half plain.  SUPER yummy!  Beautiful caramel flavoured chocolate.

Ultimate Keto Chocolate Flavour Variations

• Caramel – Add 10 drops of flavoured Stevia (or to taste)
• Hazelnut – Add 10 drops of flavoured Stevia or keto syrup with a few hazelnuts added in.
• Peppermint – Add a  few drops of food grade peppermint oil to your   chocolate – not too much though, as it has a really strong taste.
• Coconut – Add in some shredded coconut and a tiny bit of sea salt for a ‘coconut-rough’ flavour.
• Almond – Add chopped almonds to your mix… don’t forget the extra calories in your macros.

Moulds for your Keto Chocolate Recipe

I like to use silicone moulds for all of my chocolate making.  But if you don’t have access to moulds, you can line any tray with baking paper and spread out the chocolate mixture over the tray.  Freeze, then cut into pieces of chocolate bark when you’re finished.

HOW TO MAKE THE ULTIMATE KETO CHOCOLATE 

These are so easy and quick to make, the hardest part is waiting for them to set so you can eat them!  But all good things come to those who wait!

There are five easy steps to make these.

1. Melt the cacao butter – You can use a double boiler method, or you can simply microwave the cacao butter in 30 second intervals, stirring in between.
2. Add the powdered monk fruit and unsweetened cocoa. You need to make sure the cacao is hot enough so the powdered mon fruit fully dissolves.  I recommend adding the powdered sweetener first, followed by the cocoa.  
3. Mix well, you can continue to mix over the heat of the double boiler, or place back into the microwave for 30 seconds to warm it up.
4. Pour your chocolate mixture into moulds or a lined baking tray.
5. Allow to set in the fridge/freezer for one hour.

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