Tis the season for HOT COCOA - but what's an RNY to do?

Ok, it's literally freezing at my office now (due to RNY and thermostat stuck at 68dg) and not being a coffee drinker, I found a way to make a decent cup of hot cocoa with no sugar! Here's the recipe: Hot Chocolate (sugar free) 8oz Ho****er 1 Tbl Cocoa powder (unsweetened) - I like it a little less than a Tbl 2 tsp Splenda granules 2 tsp Non-Dairy Creamer (french vanilla would give it a bit more kick) 36 calories 5.9 g of Carbohydrates 1.1 g of Protein 1.7 g of Fat Add some peppermint oil for a little more flavor if you'd like that "candycane cocoa" flavor. Hope this helps! Jeff

Thanks Jeff, I bought some "no sugar added" hot chocolate the other day, but it still has 7gms. I will definety try this.

I've seen that product as well as the "swiss miss - diet" variety. The swiss miss diet still has about 60 calories, and is kinda expensive per serving. I picked up some bulk splenda and bulk creamer from sam's club, and had a couple of tubs of nestle cocoa around already. One thing though - does splenda ever make you guys feel funny after having it? I sometimes notice I get a little light headed if I have more than a couple of teaspoons of it in my cereal or cocoa. Not sure why, maybe it's the "sugar alcohols" giving me a little "buzz".

Great tip! Thanks. DD

Hey Jeff I am glad that you mention this because when I worked for a diet clinic they carried a great product that gives you 15 grams of protein The product is Hot Chocolate Drink Mix By Bariatrix. And They make cappacino drinks also...but I am going to try your drink tonight..Thanks for sharing