Serious Eats Tequila Mint Hot Chocolate Recipe Recipe

Total time: 10 minutes

Keto Friendliness Gauge

Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 49g per serving. The amount is close to the maximum number of net carbs allowed for the keto diet and much higher than the standard recommendation of 25g Net Carbs. You'll have little flexibility to consume additional foods that contain carbs.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats Tequila Mint Hot Chocolate Recipe Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 49g per serving. This food is at the upper limits (extremely risky) of what's considered keto-friendly and much higher than standard net carb guidelines for the keto diet. You risk kicking yourself out of ketosis and there's little flexibility to eat more foods that contain carbs. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.

Serious Eats Tequila Mint Hot Chocolate Recipe Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 291 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 490
Total Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 23mg
Sodium: 136mg
Total Carbohydrates: 55g
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Sugar: 46g
Protein: 10g
Calcium: 290mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 508mg Vitamin A: 114mcg
Vitamin C: 5mg Vitamin D: 2mcg

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 4 ounces milk chocolate chips
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 4 ounces tequila
  • 2 ounces peppermint schnapps
  • Whipped cream and mint leaf garnish

Instructions

Visit Serious Eats's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)