Hot Chocolate

[misseveet]

So, in addition re-starting dukan I have recently had a brace fitted. I am not allowed any fizzy drinks with the brace and because of the flouride mouthwash I use i need to avoid tea/coffee otherwise they stain very quickly. This pretty much has left me with water or peppermint tea! Water I dont mind but the herbal teas are getting a bit dull as they mostly taste of hot water!


Are there any other hot drinks such as options/highlights that are tolerated that I can have to break the mundane circle of water/hot water. I have tried it with cocoa but have to load it up with far too much sweetner which is not good for my teeth!

 

[barrani]

This one was posted on another site and isn't bad but remember the cocoa is a tolerated item.

Creamy Hot Chocolate

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Take one heaped teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa powder and place into a mug. Add one tablespoon of skimmed milk powder to the mug. Mix in a small amount of skimmed milk, just enough to create a smooth paste. Once you have thouroughly mixed add skimmed milk to the rest of the mug and whisk with a fork. Place in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes and then sweeten with aspartame to your own preference.

The addition of the skimmed milk powder makes an extra creamy and rich hot chocolate.

 

[misseveet]

Thank you, trying to avoid cocoa though as I have to load it up with sweetener to stomach it which isn't great for my braces. Was just hoping options/highlights would be acceptable!

 

[barrani]

Think I've read that there is too much sugar in them. Have you tried fruit tea? I have a strawberry and mango one which is OK x

 

[misseveet]

Might give that a try, I usually have peppermint tea which is getting a little dull! Shall try the strawberry and mango tea, is that okay without sweetener?

 

[barrani]

I have never used sweetener in this but I have not got a particularly sweet tooth. Just a thought, can your teeth tolerate things like vanilla or orange essence as this may alleviate the need for sweetener XX

 

[misseveet]

I have never used sweetener in this but I have not got a particularly sweet tooth. Just a thought, can your teeth tolerate things like vanilla or orange essence as this may alleviate the need for sweetener XX

That's a fab idea, I shall give it a whirl, thank you!

 

[Maintainer]

Water's nice