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Weight Loss Forum / Low Carb / January 2004Hot chocolate question
In the "DaVinci sf syrups" thread, several people mentioned using the syrups in hot chocolate. I am fairly new at all of this, and was wondering if someone could tell me how to make low carb hot chocolate? Thanks! Mac I just use sugar-free Swiss Miss made with Splenda. It's not zero-carbs, but pretty low. > In the "DaVinci sf syrups" thread, several people mentioned using the > syrups in hot chocolate. I am fairly new at all of this, and was > wondering if someone could tell me how to make low carb hot chocolate? > Thanks! > > Mac >I just use sugar-free Swiss Miss made with Splenda. It's not zero-carbs, but >pretty low. But beware, there is a difference between Swiss Miss "diet" and "sugar-free." I'm forever getting them mixed up. One has 3 carbs and one has 5 or 6. I think it's the diet that is lower. Actually, I just checked and the "No Sugar Added" version (what I have) works out to like 7 effective grams of carbs. But there is no refined sugar and that's what matters...at least to me. I'll look for the "diet" version and see how it compares. Thanks for pointing out a difference I didn't even know existed. Darned tasty stuff, though...isn't it? A rare splurge for me anyway...maybe twice a month. > >I just use sugar-free Swiss Miss made with Splenda. It's not zero-carbs, but > >pretty low. > > But beware, there is a difference between Swiss Miss "diet" and > "sugar-free." I'm forever getting them mixed up. One has 3 carbs and > one has 5 or 6. I think it's the diet that is lower. >Actually, I just checked and the "No Sugar Added" version (what I have) >works out to like 7 effective grams of carbs. But there is no refined sugar [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >Darned tasty stuff, though...isn't it? A rare splurge for me anyway...maybe >twice a month. It is a treat. When I'm in the mood, I look forward to it all day and treat m'self in the evening. I tried some tonight with a T of cream but only had a few sips. My appetite is zero today. I made myself eat something for supper. Oh, and I think the "No Sugar Added" is a third variation,the highest in carbs it looks like. ~LCing Day 2~ Last I checked there were "fat free" and "sugar free" versions, but the fat-free was also sugar-free, and had fewer carbs than the one labeled sugar-free. Debbie > But beware, there is a difference between Swiss Miss "diet" and > "sugar-free." I'm forever getting them mixed up. One has 3 carbs and > one has 5 or 6. I think it's the diet that is lower. I checked last night. I have "diet." It's 3 carbs. I don't have any of the "sugar free" that DH brought home by mistake. I must have pitched it. >Last I checked there were "fat free" and "sugar free" versions, but the >fat-free was also sugar-free, and had fewer carbs than the one labeled [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >> "sugar-free." I'm forever getting them mixed up. One has 3 carbs and >> one has 5 or 6. I think it's the diet that is lower. I use the "Diet" Swiss Miss. It actually has fewer carbs than the "Sugar-free" Swiss Miss. Barbara > I just use sugar-free Swiss Miss made with Splenda. It's not zero-carbs, but > pretty low. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > > > Mac I just heat up a cup of the Hood Chocolate Carb Countdown "milk." Hard to beat and low carb.  SignatureJJ. > In the "DaVinci sf syrups" thread, several people mentioned using the > syrups in hot chocolate. I am fairly new at all of this, and was > wondering if someone could tell me how to make low carb hot chocolate? > Thanks! > > Mac >In the "DaVinci sf syrups" thread, several people mentioned using the >syrups in hot chocolate. I am fairly new at all of this, and was >wondering if someone could tell me how to make low carb hot chocolate? >Thanks! > >Mac This is the way I like it: Put about two teaspoons of unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa in a mug. Add a tablespoon of a compatible DaVinci syrup flavor, and about two tablespoons of Hood Carb Countdown milk (white or chocolate). (You can use half & half or cream if you don't have access to the Hood stuff.) Stir until it forms a uniform syrupy mixture. Add about 8 ounces boiling water; stir. Taste-test for sweetness. A dollop of whipped cream on top is nice, too. Lots of the DaVinci syrups go very well in hot chocolate, including: chocolate vanilla coconut toasted hazelnut caramel dulce de leche french vanilla white chocolate german chocolate cake peppermint paddy creme de menthe toasted marshmallow Em >In the "DaVinci sf syrups" thread, several people mentioned using the >syrups in hot chocolate. I am fairly new at all of this, and was >wondering if someone could tell me how to make low carb hot chocolate? >Thanks! I use Diet Swiss Miss (the "Diet" version has less carbs than the "Sugar-Free" kind ... don't ask me why). The flavor/body's less than ideal, though, so I spike it with a little SF vaniila syrup and splash of heavy cream. I'v also made hot cocoa using actual cocoa ... same deal. A heaping spoon of cocoa, thin it with boiling water, then add more boiling water to make about 2/3 cup. Then I add SF vanilla syrup until it's the sweetness I want and top it off with cream. Dawn mix unsweetened cocoa and splenda in whatever portions you desire...add to a 1/2 cup half and half and 1/2 cup water. heat in the microwave for about 1 and 1/2 minutes. viola. > In the "DaVinci sf syrups" thread, several people mentioned using the > syrups in hot chocolate. I am fairly new at all of this, and was > wondering if someone could tell me how to make low carb hot chocolate? > Thanks! > > Mac http://www.geocities.com/jenny_the_bean/recipes.htm has instructions for making cocoa with DaVinci syrup. -- Jenny - Low Carbing for 4 years. At goal for weight. Type 2 diabetes, hba1c 5.2. Cut the carbs to respond to my email address! Low carb facts and figures, my weight-loss photos, tips, recipes, strategies for dealing with diabetes and more at http://www.geocities.com/jenny_the_bean/ Looking for help controlling your blood sugar? Visit http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/Newly%20Diagnosed.htm > In the "DaVinci sf syrups" thread, several people mentioned using the > syrups in hot chocolate. I am fairly new at all of this, and was > wondering if someone could tell me how to make low carb hot chocolate? > Thanks! > > Mac I place 1 TBS unsweetened cocoa powder in a cup add a small amount of hot water, stir to dissolve, then add sweetener to taste and 1 TBS of heavy cream. I fill the cup the rest of the way with hot water and then heat it. It tastes very good to me and I have it almost every night in cold weather. -- Cheri Type 2, no meds for now. Old MacDonald wrote in message <14281-4019A9C0-310@storefull-3257.bay.webtv.net>... In the "DaVinci sf syrups" thread, several people mentioned using the syrups in hot chocolate. I am fairly new at all of this, and was wondering if someone could tell me how to make low carb hot chocolate? Thanks! Mac > In the "DaVinci sf syrups" thread, several people mentioned using the > syrups in hot chocolate. I am fairly new at all of this, and was > wondering if someone could tell me how to make low carb hot chocolate? > Thanks! Personally I'd try something like this: Unsweetened cocoa powder splenda heated cream, water or a mixture of the two juggle the amounts until it tastes good (don't overdo the cocoa powder or it gets bitter) voila! Hot chocolate drink. Who needs syrups! :o) Rachel (New Zealand) |
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