Today I am posting hot chocolate recipe number 2 of 4! Click here to see the recipe for easy homemade whipped cream I posted earlier today. Yesterday I shared a simple lower calorie hot chocolate. For those of you craving a richer and more flavourful hot chocolate, this recipe is for you! I absolutely love this Low FODMAP Cinnamon Spiced Hot Chocolate.
Photo taken by my friend Natasha Fontenelle.
Adding spices such as cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg are a great way to boost flavour without having to add extra sugar. If you wanted it to have more of a gingerbread flavour, you could add in some ground ginger too! I recommend tasting the hot chocolate before pouring it into a mug, and deciding if you want to add in extra spices.
This hot chocolate is richer than the one I posted yesterday. It uses a combination of both melted chocolate, cocoa powder and sugar. Dark chocolate is low FODMAP at 30 g safe, and milk and white chocolate are low at 15 g. Even though this recipe is a bit higher in calories, it is still not close to the amount you would get in a hot chocolate from a coffee shop. Plus you can have peace of mind knowing that you can drink it without triggering digestive symptoms!
Photo taken by my friend Natasha Fontenelle.
Just like the other hot chocolate recipes, you can use your preferred low FODMAP milk. If you know you are okay with lactose, you can use normal cows milk. If you use soy milk, choose one made with soy protein, not soy beans to ensure it is low FODMAP. Almond milk is another option, but I have not personally tried it yet. Coconut milk is only low FODMAP at 1/2 cup.
Perhaps you are wondering, “Why is a dietitian posting all of these hot chocolate recipes?!” I truly believe that people with food intolerances deserve to have treats sometimes too. It’s very important for us to have safe/FODMAP friendly recipes, so it is less tempting for us to eat or drink something that might make us sick. I discussed more about treats and the “80-20 guideline” in this post.
This low FODMAP Cinnamon Spiced Hot Chocolate is a great winter-time treat!
Low FODMAP Cinnamon Spiced Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp lactose-free milk or soy milk made with soy protein
- 1 tbsp dark or milk chocolate 15 g (use dairy-free if vegan)
- 1 tsp cocoa
- 1 tsp white sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Small sprinkle of ground nutmeg optional
- cloves Small sprinkle of ground optional
- 1-2 tbsp whipped cream optional
Instructions
- Pour 2 tbsp of lactose-free milk into a small saucepan. Stir in chocolate, cocoa, sugar, and spices. Heat on low until chocolate is melted.
- Stir in the rest of the milk. Heat on medium-low until milk is hot, but not boiling.
- Pour into a mug. Optional: top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
- Dark chocolate is low FODMAP at 30 g safe, and milk and white chocolate are low at 15 g.
- Use your preferred low FODMAP milk. If you use soy milk, choose one made with soy protein, not soy beans to ensure it is low FODMAP. Almond milk is another option, but I have not personally tried it yet. Coconut milk is only low FODMAP at 1/2 cup.
Click here to see all of my hot chocolate recipes!
Do you like adding cinnamon or other spices to your hot chocolate??
Hey lady! Just started the protocol. Wondering if you meant to include the white sugar?
Yes I did. White sugar is low FODMAP. http://www.laurenrenlund.com/introduction-low-fodmap-diet/
Do you know if there is a brand of soy milk made from soy protein available in Ontario? I haven’t had luck finding one.
I have not been able to find any recently, sorry!