‘Baileys’ alternative

[shelley262]

wonder if anyone else was a Christmas baileys addict before they went low carb? I’ve been experimenting and have mixed a third espresso coffee cold, a third double cream and a third whisky in a container with a lid so it can be shaken on mixing and also after it’s been stood in the fridge. I also added a few drops of sweetner to make it more to mums taste although I’m not convinced it needs this. It def made Christmas there’s something about baileys in coffee that makes Christmas for me and mum couldnt tell the difference! It’s so good finding ways round difficulties!
Edit Christmas 2018 new recipe this year from forum member @maglil55 its wonderful would recommend see
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/what-have-you-eaten-today.75781/page-1017#post-1926207

 

[Guzzler]

Your recipe sounds like an Irish coffee. Before becoming teetotal I would have an Irish coffee after a couple of draught Murphy's when visiting Droghedda, ah the good ol' days

 

[Kristin251]

I LOVE baileys but can’t do cream. Boo. Maybe it would be worth a tummy ache lol. Now I’m drooling

Murphy’s is right up there with Guinness but too carby for me. I just steal the thick rich foam off my hubbies. Lol settles my stomach too!!

 

[Deleted member 308541]

Murphy’s is right up there with Guinness but too carby for me. I just steal the thick rich foam off my hubbies. Lol settles my stomach too!!

 

[Kristin251]

My hubby will LOVE this. And yes it is!!!
I have gone mad avocado hoarding! Better than handbag or shoe hoarding and most certainly cheaper.

 

[shelley262]

Your recipe sounds like an Irish coffee. Before becoming teetotal I would have an Irish coffee after a couple of draught Murphy's when visiting Droghedda, ah the good ol' days

Yes suppose it is like an Irish coffee but I also like it as a tipple with ice. Just must make sure habit dosent continue after new year - mum and I have usually emptied baileys bottle by then so it was self limiting!

 

[catapillar]

http://www.baileys.com/en-us/flavors/baileys-almande.html

That's dairy free gluten free baileys, made with almond milk and sugar. Myfitnesspal says its 4g carbs per serving. I'm going to assume a serving is one shot. I think normal baileys has ~11g carbs per shot? Apparently it only had limited pre-Christmas availability and its launched in 2018.

 

[Kristin251]

http://www.baileys.com/en-us/flavors/baileys-almande.html

That's dairy free gluten free baileys, made with almond milk and sugar. Myfitnesspal says its 4g carbs per serving. I'm going to assume a serving is one shot. I think normal baileys has ~11g carbs per shot? Apparently it only had limited pre-Christmas availability and its launched in 2018.

Oh yum!!! In coffee, in whiskey, in French toast. Oop. I don’t eat that haha.

Hmmm...wonder how much to bolus for that.

 

[4ratbags]

Thank you I will definately give this a go.

 

[QPR4Me]

If the makers of Bailey's could ever come up with a sugar free diet version, along the lines of diet coke (yes, I know alcohol contains calories but the sugar levels could still be massively reduced), they'd be on a winner.
I love the stuff (my sweet tooth only developed after I was diagnosed 32 years ago) but sadly, have to limit myself to the most miserable little shot, rather than by the wineglass full.

 

[derry60]

Add cocoa powder to the coffee for the Baileys taste