We're in the thick of winter snowstorms here in New England. Since I have a bad back, my husband does the snow shoveling. I always greet him upon his return with a steaming cup of hot cocoa to warm him up and show my appreciation.
Since we both stopped eating sugar a few years ago (and feel so much better as a result), now I make sugar-free hot chocolate. If it's the weekend, I usually prepare my Ultimate Keto Hot Chocolate recipe, which is rich and decadent and has pretty much spoiled commercial hot cocoa mixes for us, but takes a bit more time and effort than using an instant hot cocoa mix.
However, when sugar-free ChocZero Hot Cocoa Bombs launched a few months ago, I was anxious to try them. Fortunately, they did not disappoint!
Now, if I want to make delicious hot cocoa with mini marshmallows quickly and easily, I just heat some almond or macadamia milk, drop in a ChocZero hot cocoa bomb, and stir until dissolved. Here's my product review of this outstanding low-carb treat.
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I have talked about ChocZero sugar-free chocolate and other sweet treats sweetened with natural monk fruit here on Review This Reviews, including ChocZero's mini marshmallows in my High-Protein, Sugar-Free Rocky Road Cottage Cheese Ice Cream recipe (still one of my favorites!); their regular sugar-free marshmallows in my Healthy Pistachio Cherry Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cereal Treats recipe; my review of the best sugar-free chocolate hazelnut spreads; ChocZero's fabulous truffles, chocolate keto bark, butter cookies, chewy caramels, jams, cookie spread, honey, and Rhea chocolate peanut nougat candy bars in my review of An Awesome Low Carb Gourmet Gift Basket Everyone Will Love; ChocZero's coffee syrups in my Refreshing Vanilla Italian Soda recipe; their sugar-free strawberry jam in my Low Carb Keto Shortcake Cupcakes recipe; and more.
So, even though I have been somewhat disappointed in the low-carb, sugar-free hot cocoa mixes I have tried, I knew ChocZero's sugar-free hot cocoa bombs would be worth a try.
What I Love About ChocZero Hot Cocoa Bombs
Awesome Packaging
The first thing you notice when you receive your order of ChocZero Hot Cocoa Bombs is the fabulous packaging.
The clear plastic box is printed with the ChocZero brand, product name, product image, and other pertinent information.
Because the outer box is clear, you can see through to the inside, where each hot cocoa bomb is snugly wrapped in festive bright gold foil that makes it look extra special.
There are four hot cocoa bombs per box. Inside the outer box, there is a protective molded plastic shell with four spherical depressions that cradle the foil-wrapped chocolate spheres and prevent them from being broken or otherwise harmed during transit.
The first two boxes I ordered were a gift for my husband since he loves hot chocolate so much.
Convenience
My husband and I really love my Ultimate Keto Hot Chocolate recipe and if I have all the ingredients on hand, it's a special treat.
However, the ChocZero Hot Cocoa Bombs are the first low-carb, sugar-free hot cocoa "mix" we've tried that we really enjoy.
They are also quicker and easier to prepare than my from-scratch recipe when we're looking for instant gratification.
And unwrapping each gold foil-wrapped ball really does add something special to the experience of making hot cocoa!
Rich Chocolate Taste and Luscious Mouthfeel
Like my ultimate keto hot chocolate recipe, the ChocZero Hot Cocoa Bombs include both cocoa powder and chocolate.
The chocolate shell creates a richer chocolate taste and a more luscious mouthfeel than the hot cocoa mix inside alone.
The chocolate shell also contains not only the sugar-free hot cocoa mix but also sugar-free mini marshmallows, which my husband and I both love in our hot cocoa.
Unlike most sugar-free hot cocoa mixes we've tried, we don't need to add anything to make this taste better, although we often enjoy adding a splash of one of ChocZero's flavoring syrups.
How I Use ChocZero Sugar-Free Hot Cocoa Bombs
We start by unwrapping each hot cocoa bomb and placing it in a large mug.
Next, we heat the milk. Although you can use any kind of milk you prefer, we prefer to use either unsweetened vanilla almond milk or unsweetened vanilla macadamia milk to make our hot cocoa, since they are lower in natural sugar and carbs than dairy milk. We sometimes add a splash of heavy cream for added richness.
It's important to heat the milk very hot before pouring it over the hot cocoa bomb, and it takes a bit of stirring to completely melt the outer milk chocolate shell and dissolve the cocoa mix.
My husband and I love the flavor combination of chocolate and peppermint, so we usually add a splash of the awesome ChocZero Sugar-Free Peppermint Syrup into our prepared hot cocoa.
We also enjoy our cocoa with a splash of other ChocZero flavoring syrups, especially caramel or hazelnut. They're fabulous and don't have the unpleasant aftertaste or questionable sweeteners used in other brands of sugar-free syrups.
This flavored hot cocoa makes such a satisfying, sweet, low-carb treat that we often enjoy it for dessert.
What's Next?
I noticed the packaging includes the descriptor "Milk," so I'm hoping that ChocZero will be adding dark chocolate hot cocoa bombs in the future.
One of the things I love about this brand is that they are always improving their products and adding new ones based on customer feedback.
So, ChocZero, if you're reading this, I hope you'll consider making dark chocolate hot cocoa bombs next! 💓🍫
The Best Sugar-Free Hot Cocoa Bombs — An Outstanding Low-Carb Treat by Margaret Schindel
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Now, this is something I really need for today, it's a whopping 5 degrees here in Western New York. There is nothing like a steaming cup of hot chocolate to warm you up. Just looking at your photo warms me up. Great taste and sugar free what more could you ask for. Thanks for the recommendation.
ReplyDeleteSam, you and Fran would love these yummy sugar-free hot cocoa bombs, especially with a splash of one of the ChocZero sugar-free flavoring syrups!
DeleteVery timely indeed seeing as how most of us are in a deep freeze situation right now. But aside from that, I love hot chocolate as a treat anytime. So thank you for this new to me product. I will keep it in mind for those "special treat" times. Thanks Margaret Schindel for this!
ReplyDeleteOlivia, all of the sugar-free hot cocoa mixes I have tried have been disappointing and have needed some “doctoring” with additional ingredients to make them yummy. Not so these fabulous sugar-free hot cocoa bombs! We love them.
DeleteA delicious cup of hot cocoa is the perfect warm-up and the tastiest treat after experiencing the bitter cold of winter. Thanks, Margaret.
ReplyDeleteElf, I agree completely! And these don’t taste like they’re sugar-free, either. They’re especially yummy with a splash of ChocZero peppermint, hazelnut or caramel flavoring syrup!
DeleteThe do, indeed, have very pretty packaging for gift giving! We love cocoa bombs. They are simply fun to watch "melt" and open to reveal the contents. As you know, I make my own cocoa bombs, but these would certainly be a convenient way to have the special treat when there is no time to make them first. I do think having the sugar-free option is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Sylvestermouse! Yes, when I saw these I immediately thought of your homemade hot cocoa bombs. I’m looking forward to experimenting with a homemade sugar-free hot cocoa bomb, too!
DeleteAwe, I can just picture you greeting hubby with one of these yummy hot cocoa drinks after shoveling - Looks absolutely delicious - I haven't had a hot chocolate in ages and I KNOW I would enjoy every sip of this drink!
ReplyDeleteBarbara, if you like hot chocolate you would love these yummy hot cocoa bombs! The fact that they’re sugar-free is a bonus. You would never guess!
DeleteI have to try this, my husband is diabetic and often remarks that he misses hot cocoa. I do too, it is one of my favorite drinks. Thanks for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteTracey, I have tried so many sugar free hot cocoa mixes and the have all been terrible disappointments. These hot cocoa bombs, especially with a splash of one of the ChocZero flavoring syrups, is absolutely delicious! I hope you enjoy them as much as my husband and I do.
DeleteOh this sounds really good and delicious! It has been freezing here and I do love a hot chocolate. We do love sugar free drinks whenever possible though and that has proved difficult with hot chocolate. However these sugar-free ChocZero Hot Cocoa Bombs sound like they are gorgeous! Thank you for the recommendation :)
ReplyDeleteRaintree Annie I know you and your husband would love these delicious, easy to prepare, sugar-free hot cocoa bombs! The taste so good and are so much fun to use. Stay warm, my friend!
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