Once you try this sugar-free spiced smores hot cocoa recipe you will never go back to plain hot chocolate again! The perfect warm drink for the cold winter months with so much deep delicious flavors!
IS SUGAR-FREE HOT COCOA ANY GOOD?
I am always working to reduce my sugar intake. It isn't always easy to do because some things just don't taste as good without sugar. Luckily this sugar-free spiced smores hot cocoa is AMAZING and I didn't miss the sugar at all!
It is fun to experiment with recipes and find ways to reduce certain ingredients without disrupting the taste. This recipe is a winner for sure!
WHAT SPICES ARE IN A SPICED HOT COCOA DRINK?
If you have never added extra spices to a drink you have been missing out on some fabulous flavors. It always surprises me how much more depth a drink can have with some extra spices.
It doesn't take a lot of spices to make a difference in the flavor and taste.
This recipe adds in cinnamon, nutmeg and chili powder! Yes..you read that right…it has chili powder! This is a smores hot cocoa recipe you will want to make again and again.
HIDDEN INGREDIENT FOR SUCCESS
There is a hidden ingredient in this recipe that helps with a flavor explosion and doesn't add any SUGAR!
I wanted the flavor of smores, but without the marshmallows. Marshmallows are loaded in sugar and would kick this straight out of the sugar-free category.
I was at the store in the coffee and tea aisle and saw a bottle of Torani Sugar-Free Smores Syrup and knew it would be the perfect ingredient in this hot cocoa recipe. T
This sugar free smores syrup mixes in so easily and really brings out the flavor in the drink.
INGREDIENTS FOR SUGAR-FREE SPICED SMORES HOT COCOA
I love shortcuts in the kitchen and this recipe is no exception. Using store-bought hot cocoa mix saved me a lot of time and effort!
- Sugar-Free Hot Cocoa Mix
- Milk or Water
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Nutmeg
- Chili Powder
- Torani Sugar Free Smores Syrup
- Sugar-Free Whipped Topping, if desired
HOW TO MAKE SUGAR-FREE SPICED SMORES HOT COCOA
This recipe makes one cup of hot cocoa. It is simple to make extra servings…just multiply the ingredients by the number of mugs you want to make!
STEP ONE: HEAT MILK
I prefer to make my hot cocoa with milk instead of water. It is totally up to you which liquid you use. Milk, water, almond milk, coconut milk, etc. will all work fine as your base liquid.
Heat up one cup of milk or other liquid until it is hot but not boiling. You can heat the milk in the microwave or in a small saucepan on the stovetop.
STEP TWO: MIX INGREDIENTS
When the milk is hot stir in one packet of sugar-free hot cocoa mix, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and a pinch of ground nutmeg and chili powder.
I like to use a whisk to get the dry ingredients blended in very well.
Now add in 2 tablespoons of the Torani Sugar Free Smores Syrup and stir.
STEP THREE: TOPPINGS
Pour your hot cocoa into a mug and top with some sugar-free whipped topping if desired.
Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top! Enjoy!
This is such a great drink to serve at holiday parties.
SUGAR-FREE SPICED SMORES HOT COCOA RECIPE
You can print off the complete ingredients and instructions via the recipe card below.
This Sugar-Free Spiced Smores Hot Cocoa has a deep delicious flavor without any sugar added.
- 1 packet Sugar-Free Hot Cocoa Mix
- 1 cup Milk water or milk substitutes can also be used
- 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- pinch Ground Nutmeg
- pinch Chili Powder
- 2 Tbsp Torani Sugar Free Smores Syrup
- Sugar-Free Whipped Topping if desired
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Heat up one cup of milk or other liquid until it is hot but not boiling. You can heat the milk in the microwave or in a small saucepan on the stovetop.
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When the milk is hot stir in one packet of sugar-free hot cocoa mix, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and a pinch of ground nutmeg and chili powder. Use a whisk to get the dry ingredients blended in very well.
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Now add in 2 tablespoons of the Torani Sugar Free Smores Syrup and stir.
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Pour your hot cocoa into a mug and top with some sugar-free whipped topping if desired.
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Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top! Enjoy!
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