Keto Bulletproof Peppermint Mocha

Because 'tis the season! And because there's absolutely no need to miss out on this favorite holiday special. Thick, creamy and absolutely delicious, this keto bulletproof peppermint mocha will have you swooning!

Course Drinks

Cuisine Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Ketogenic, Paleo

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings mug

Calories 208kcal

Ingredients

For the bulletproof peppermint mocha

5 g cocoa powder
14 g chia seeds *
1-2 tablespoons Swerve or xylitol (to taste)
1/8-1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract to taste
1 tablespoon grass-fed butter or coconut/MCT oil (optional)
5 almonds or hazelnuts (think Nutella!)**
350 ml hot water **
1 shot espresso

Serving suggestions

whipped cream optional (but highly suggested)
peppermint 'sugar' optional (but highly suggested)***

Metric - US Cups

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth. It will likely take a couple runs to grind all the chia seeds fully.
Serve with (plenty!) whipped cream and sprinkled with peppermint 'sugar'.
NOTE: Be VERY careful when opening a high speed blender with a hot liquid, as it may create a vacuum. And if using a NutriBullet or similar device, keep in mind that you should not put scalding hot water in it. Keep it warm and blend it only for 10 seconds at a time, allowing the pressure to release every time. If need be, reheat (safety comes first!).

Notes

*Alternatively, purchase pre-ground chia seeds (or powder them yourself) for faster blending.

**Almonds + water = instant almond milk! But feel free to sub with actual unsweetened almond milk 😉

***This bulletproof peppermint mocha might just be one of the only recipes were the cooling effect of sugar alcohols is much welcome. Fact is, even adding a drop or two of peppermint extract to some sweetener, and subsequently sprinkling it over the whipped cream, is truly fantastic. Think little bits of peppermint-sugar crystals! Optional, but highly suggested.

Feel free to adjust the cocoa powder to suit your taste buds, and the chia seeds for desired thickness (and fiber!).

Please note that nutrition values were calculated using grass-fed butter, and the total net carb count comes out to 2.4g. Though please note that cacao and cocoa values do vary, so check your nutrition labels!

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