This Easy Holiday Hot Cocoa Charcuterie Board with Sugar Free Hot Cocoa is always a huge hit during the holidays! This hot cocoa tray is fun, festive, full of variety, and is perfect for any holiday party or gathering!

Makes 12 servings

What is a Charcuterie board?

The word charcuterie is used to describe an assortment of meats, slices of bread or crackers, nuts, fruit, cheese, and sauces. Basically, charcuterie is a fancy way of saying meat and cheese tray-but in this case it’s a hot cocoa charcuterie board-filled with lots of variety of hot cocoa toppings!

What are some hot cocoa toppings that I can add to this Easy Holiday Hot Cocoa Charcuterie Board?

• Mini marshmallows 
• Sugar free white chocolate chips – I like to use no sugar added Choczero or Lily’s white chocolate chips.
• Sugar free milk chocolate chips– I like to use no sugar added ChocZero or Lily’s milk or dark chocolate chips.
• Mini peppermint candy canes 
• Mini Reese peanut butter cups- I use Choczero peanut butter cups which are sugar free and only 3 personal points.
• Andes mint chips– you can find these near the chocolate chips at some grocery stores or HERE online on Amazon.
• Chocolate covered wooden spoons made with Choczero milk or white chocolate chips and sprinkles. You can find the wooden spoons online HERE on Amazon.
• Chocolate spoons- made using ChocZero chips and THESE chocolate spoon molds.
• Reddi Whip
• Sugar free chocolate sauce
• Sugar free Smucker’s caramel sauce
• Sprinkles
• Caramels
• Fresh fruit, for a side.

Where can I buy ChocZero chocolate chips or peanut butter cups?

You can find them online using the link below.

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What ingredients do I need to make the homemade sugar free hot cocoa?

• Unsweetened cocoa powder- I recommend using Hershey’s or Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Ground Cocoa
• Zero point white granulated sugar sweetener -I use Lakanto Classic Monkfruit Sweetener
• Pinch of salt
• Pinch of cinnamon
• Vanilla extract
• Unsweetened almond milk or you can use skim milk for more points.

Can I make just one serving of hot cocoa?

Yes, you sure can! Here are the measurements for just one serving.

Sugar free hot cocoa ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder-I recommend using Hershey’s or Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Ground Cocoa
• 2 Tbsp zero point white granulated sugar sweetener – I use Lakanto Monkfruit classic sweetener
• Pinch of salt
• Pinch of cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or skim milk 

Directions:

1. Heat the unsweetened almond milk in a microwaveable cup in the microwave, for about 1-1/2 minutes or until hot.
2. Whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder, sweetener, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
3. Stir until all ingredients are dissolved and fully blended.
4. Enjoy!

How do I make this Easy Holiday Hot Cocoa Charcuterie Board?

Grab a tray or cutting board and arrange items in bunches or piles around the edge of the board with the highlighted items in the center of the board. 

Make yourself a cup of sugar free hot cocoa or place the hot chocolate in a crockpot to keep warm, if desired. 

How do I make the homemade sugar free hot cocoa?

Heat the unsweetened almond milk in a microwaveable cup in the microwave, for about 1-1/2 minutes or until hot.

Whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder, sweetener, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.

 Stir until all ingredients are dissolved and fully blended.

Add your favorite toppings, for additional points.

Such as: reddi whip cream, mini marshmallows, sprinkles, crushed peppermint candy canes, sugar free chocolate chips or peanut butter cups, etc.

Sugar Free Hot Cocoa Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder- I recommend using Hershey’s or Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Ground Cocoa
• 1 1/2 cups zero points white granulated sugar sweetener-I use Lakanto Classic Monkfruit Sweetener
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 12 cups unsweetened almond milk or skim milk, for additional points

Directions:

1. In a small mixing bowl combine the dry ingredients (unsweetened cocoa powder, sweetener, salt, and cinnamon). Stir until well combined.
2. To make each serving, add 1/3 cup of dry mix to 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk and stir in and 1/8 tsp vanilla extract.
3. Microwave the unsweetened almond milk or skim milk until hot (about 1- 1 and 1/2 minutes) Stir until well combined.
4. Heat the unsweetened almond milk in a cup in the microwave for 1 and 1/2 minutes or if making more than one serving in a large pot on the stove until hot.
5. Whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder, sweetener, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
6. Continue whisking until all ingredients are dissolved and fully blended.
7. Place the hot cocoa in a crockpot to keep warm, if desired. 

Add your favorite optional toppings such as: reddi whip cream, mini marshmallows, sprinkles, crushed peppermint candy canes, sugar free chocolate chips or peanut butter cups, etc.

Makes 12 ( 1 cup) hot cocoa servings

2 Points® per serving*

*the point values do not include the optional add in’s.

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