Hot chocolate alternative when type 2

[Laineybod]

Usually come winter I would have the occasional hot chocolate (I don't like coffee and only drink decaf tea occasionally). I have been looking at what would be a good way of getting my fix without the sugar. Options hot chocolate is 5.7g a portion so definitely avoiding that. Cadbury highlights is 3g a portion so maybe.
I had a look at cocoa powder with skimmed milk and sweeteners and while the cocoa powder has almost no sugar, where do I stand with the natural sugar in the milk? It would be 10g a portion but not free sugar.
So is there a non dairy alternative, is the skimmed milk acceptable or just do the highlights even though will be free sugar?
All so confusing and would be a once a month thing anyway.
What do other people do to satisfy themselves?

 

[filly]

Cocoa powder, water and double cream?

 

[Laineybod]

Cocoa powder, water and double cream?

That sounds really nice, will have to look into it. Thanks

 

[Debandez]

I don't drink hot chocolate but had a quick Google. This recipe stands out head and shoulders above the rest - made with almond milk - nice for the winter months and might just give it a whirl myself.

Keto Hot Chocolate with 4 Ingredients

This Keto Hot Chocolate with almond milk, cocoa powder, and stevia is a 100% keto, sugar-free, vegan, gluten-free low-carb hot drink.

www.sweetashoney.co

 

[Laineybod]

I don't drink hot chocolate but had a quick Google. This recipe stands out head and shoulders above the rest - made with almond milk - nice for the winter months and might just give it a whirl myself.

Keto Hot Chocolate with 4 Ingredients

This Keto Hot Chocolate with almond milk, cocoa powder, and stevia is a 100% keto, sugar-free, vegan, gluten-free low-carb hot drink.

www.sweetashoney.co

That sounds good, another to add to my list thanks

 

[Laineybod]

Opt for unsweetened almond milk, a dash of cinnamon, and stevia in place of hot chocolate for a diabetes-friendly alternative.

I'm not a fan of cinnamon but I will mention it to my friend. She isn't diabetic but has so many allergies and loves cinnamon.

I ended up going for unsweetened almond milk, unsweetened cocoa powder and Stevia. Very similar to the flavour of regular hot chocolate.

 

[aylalake]

Options Hot chocolate portion is huge - about 2.5 teaspoons. I drink it all the time, using only 1 heaped tsp, with 1 tsp of decaf coffee granules and a good glug of cream. My BG doesn’t budge.
I buy the tubs of Options, not the sachets. That way you can monitor how much you use.

I just checked my Options tub - the portion is “3 teaspoons = 11gms”. I think it’s actually 12.6 or thereabouts but you don’t need that much if you are adding cream and coffee. As stated above, I use one which is 4.2gms and I only have one mug a day.

 

[JoKalsbeek]

Usually come winter I would have the occasional hot chocolate (I don't like coffee and only drink decaf tea occasionally). I have been looking at what would be a good way of getting my fix without the sugar. Options hot chocolate is 5.7g a portion so definitely avoiding that. Cadbury highlights is 3g a portion so maybe.
I had a look at cocoa powder with skimmed milk and sweeteners and while the cocoa powder has almost no sugar, where do I stand with the natural sugar in the milk? It would be 10g a portion but not free sugar.
So is there a non dairy alternative, is the skimmed milk acceptable or just do the highlights even though will be free sugar?
All so confusing and would be a once a month thing anyway.
What do other people do to satisfy themselves?

Any of the above options, but with a tiny little splash of sugar free maple syrup in it. (I use Steeves Maple) So very, very good!

 

[JenniferM55]

Another vote for cocoa, though it can be a pain mixing it. Have solved this problem by buying a 'frother', you can get one for just a little over £5. It's really worth it to give your drink a touch of luxury.