Sweet tooth options

[lotuslight]

Hi I just wondered if anyone has any suggestions for chocolate cravings or cakes etc that won’t massively hike blood sugars.

Unfortunately I can’t stand dark chocolate so that is not an option for me.

Thank you

 

[EllieM]

Hi I just wondered if anyone has any suggestions for chocolate cravings or cakes etc that won’t massively hike blood sugars.

Unfortunately I can’t stand dark chocolate so that is not an option for me.

Thank you

How long have you been low carbing? Personally I find that sugar carvings take 1 or 2 weeks to fade....

If dark chocolate isn't an option you might want to consider artificial sweeteners. My husband makes a glorious ice cream by blending cream, Greek yoghort, frozen berries and a small amount of splenda....

But honestly, once you've been low carbing for a while, a (very) small amount of sweetener goes a very long way.

 

[catinahat]

Sorry to be a little blunt @lotuslight you don't have a sweet tooth, you have a sugar addiction.
I know sweet tooth sounds nicer but if you crave anything , tobacco, alcohol, drugs or chocolate you are addicted.
The only way to beat an addiction is to just stop having whatever it is you are craving .
Easier said than done I know, for me it was as difficult as giving up smoking. Sugar is extremely addictive, that's why food manufacturers add it to everything they can, it keeps us going back for more.

 

[Munkki]

I second the points about low carbing for a while and sugar addiction. It may be necessary to go without anything sweet for a while. Having said that, I have discovered these and make them without the maple syrup and very little to no berries: https://www.babyledfeeding.com/recipe/super-food-baby-chocolates-with-goji-berries/

 

[JTF04]

Hi Lotuslight. What's been said above is quite right and probably best way to go. If however like me you aren't quite ready for that yet look at something like Nicks bars or Misfits. Like all keto friendly things they are expensive for what they are so maybe long term that will help us want to give up the sweet substitutes! I've also found sukrin gold a better sugar substitute for baking. Doesn't have as bad an aftertaste as some sweetners have. Good luck!

 

[ravensmitten]

Unfortunately I can’t stand dark chocolate so that is not an option for me.

I was only talking about this the other day with someone on here, couldn't stand the stuff before I made a shift to a low carb way of eating.

I really like it as a rare thing now, (might depend on brand though, only had a little lindt 80% since) although I mainly get my sugar fix from a handful of berries and cream/yoghurt mostly nowadays, which I can handle without affecting bgs.

 

[lotuslight]

How long have you been low carbing? Personally I find that sugar carvings take 1 or 2 weeks to fade....

If dark chocolate isn't an option you might want to consider artificial sweeteners. My husband makes a glorious ice cream by blending cream, Greek yoghort, frozen berries and a small amount of splenda....

But honestly, once you've been low carbing for a while, a (very) small amount of sweetener goes a very long way.

Oh wow that sounds amazing I will try that!

 

[lotuslight]

I was only talking about this the other day with someone on here, couldn't stand the stuff before I made a shift to a low carb way of eating.

I really like it as a rare thing now, (might depend on brand though, only had a little lindt 80% since) although I mainly get my sugar fix from a handful of berries and cream/yoghurt mostly nowadays, which I can handle without affecting bgs.

Maybe my taste buds will change too fingers crossed

 

[lotuslight]

Hi Lotuslight. What's been said above is quite right and probably best way to go. If however like me you aren't quite ready for that yet look at something like Nicks bars or Misfits. Like all keto friendly things they are expensive for what they are so maybe long term that will help us want to give up the sweet substitutes! I've also found sukrin gold a better sugar substitute for baking. Doesn't have as bad an aftertaste as some sweetners have. Good luck!

Thank you

 

[Deleted member 475901]

I've not got rid of my sweet tooth, I suspect I have a genetic variant as even avoiding sweets for a while doesn't get rid of it.

There is more than one gene involved but eg:

https://www.fiercebiotech.com/research/scientists-discover-unlikely-link-between-sweet-tooth-gene-and-reduced-body-fat#:~:text=Last%20year%2C%20scientists%20at%20the,tend%20to%20crave%20sweet%20foods.

and: https://www.corelifeeatery.com/have...keup,individuals to experience certain tastes.

I manage with no sugar added sweetened foods, eg or fake rhubarb crumble, or with 85% chocolate melted with warm cream and a little sweetener - either set as chocolate or add more cream for pudding.

 

[lotuslight]

I've not got rid of my sweet tooth, I suspect I have a genetic variant as even avoiding sweets for a while doesn't get rid of it.

There is more than one gene involved but eg:

https://www.fiercebiotech.com/research/scientists-discover-unlikely-link-between-sweet-tooth-gene-and-reduced-body-fat#:~:text=Last%20year%2C%20scientists%20at%20the,tend%20to%20crave%20sweet%20foods.

and: https://www.corelifeeatery.com/have...keup,individuals to experience certain tastes.

I manage with no sugar added sweetened foods, eg or fake rhubarb crumble, or with 85% chocolate melted with warm cream and a little sweetener - either set as chocolate or add more cream for pudding.

Thank you for the info does the dark chocolate not raise your levels at all pls?

 

[Robbity]

I cut right down on all sugary stuff when I was diagnosed with T2. However, I like baking and discovered alternative sweeteners - erythritol and stevia, which I now use for this plus sweetening other things too. I've learned to like dark chocolate but 85% is the best I can manage.

My body seems to be able to distinguish between real sugar (which I no longer like ) and my alternative sweetener choices which I have no problems with. And only time I've actually craved real sugar was when I had a few minor false hypos early on after my diagnosis.

 

[lorib64]

Maybe my taste buds will change too fingers crossed

I think they will. I have been low carb/keto for a few months. I did get cravings at first, but not so much anymore. Sometimes, something salty will help me. I do use artificial sweeteners. I make a sugar free chocolate mousse on occasion and my friend just gave me a skinny syrup I can add to coffee or coconut milk yogurt. I also used to get hungry at night. Now, I am able to fast 16:8 and not feel hungry,

 

[KS260400]

Hi I just wondered if anyone has any suggestions for chocolate cravings or cakes etc that won’t massively hike blood sugars.

Unfortunately I can’t stand dark chocolate so that is not an option for me.

Thank you

Me and my dad buy low sugar treats from a brand called skinny food , definitely check them out they have really yummy stuff!

 

[lotuslight]

Me and my dad buy low sugar treats from a brand called skinny food , definitely check them out they have really yummy stuff!

Thank you!

 

[Deleted member 475901]

Thank you for the info does the dark chocolate not raise your levels at all pls?

Not really as I can only eat a couple of squares of very dark, and that's within my carb limit for the bedtime snack.

 

[AloeSvea]

Yeah, @lotuslight, I'm no fan of dark chocolate either. My suggestion - find your natural sweetener, or even artificial sweetener, of choice, ie one that does not spike you or cause gastro intestinal disaster - there's lots of choice. Then find a milk chocolate that is sweetened with your diabetic-friendly product of choice. There are lots out there to choose from. Eat and meter to make sure all is good in the blood glucose department, and then, my guess is you will become a loyal purhaser of said milk chocolate. I know I am of my favourite stevia sweetened brand of milk chocolate. Mine is called 'Well Naturally' and comes in a variety of flavours. My fave is coconut delight.

 

[RoughcutAU]

Yeah, @lotuslight, I'm no fan of dark chocolate either. My suggestion - find your natural sweetener, or even artificial sweetener, of choice, ie one that does not spike you or cause gastro intestinal disaster - there's lots of choice. Then find a milk chocolate that is sweetened with your diabetic-friendly product of choice. There are lots out there to choose from. Eat and meter to make sure all is good in the blood glucose department, and then, my guess is you will become a loyal purhaser of said milk chocolate. I know I am of my favourite stevia sweetened brand of milk chocolate. Mine is called 'Well Naturally' and comes in a variety of flavours. My fave is coconut delight.

I second for the ‘Well Naturally’ brand. My go to is the Honeycomb but have tried and liked a few of the flavours. For me I could eat a whole block without requiring a bolus however I limit myself to 2-4 squares if i feel like abit of chocolate.

I find though I had to do alot of testing with sweetener products - some still had a dramatic effect on my BGLs.