Homemade sugar-free chocolate
Homemade sugar-free chocolate is a confection made by blending cocoa solids and cocoa butter with sugar substitutes instead of traditional sugar. It's a popular DIY treat for those managing sugar intake, often using ingredients like erythritol, stevia, or monk fruit sweetener along with vanilla and a pinch of salt.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in fat from cocoa butter and low in carbohydrates, as the sugar alcohols used provide minimal net carbs. It's a good source of minerals like magnesium and iron from the cocoa, with a calorie count primarily driven by its fat content.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 85 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbs | 3 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 25 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
| Potassium | 60 mg |
| Theobromine | 20 mg |
Per 1 square (15 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a modern adaptation of ancient Mesoamerican chocolate drinks, reimagined for contemporary dietary trends like keto or low-carb living. Nutritionally, it's unique for providing the rich flavor and antioxidants of dark chocolate without the glycemic impact of sugar.
