Although Jai and I are on a diet program, that doesn’t change the fact that we’re moving into the holiday season and will soon be surrounded by ample amounts of food. Luckily, our program doesn’t call for complete abstinence, rather an educated, moderate approach to those “Off-program” moments. I may not skip Thanksgiving dinner, but I will use common sense with regards to portion size and avoid those dreaded sources of empty calories. After all, I’d much rather have a slice of pie than a glass of soda!
With that in mind, Truvia may be an option for those looking for somewhat lower-calorie sweetener options. 1/2 teaspoon clocks in at 5 calories, and is comprised of erythritol, sugar, and stevia leaf extract. Truvia offers a special “Baking Blend” which you can use in lieu of regular sugar in all those Christmas cakes and cookies – I received a complimentary bag for review, and I know it will come in handy for my famous baked treats! I’ve already been putting it to use in a special blend of hot chocolate & coffee for these increasingly cold days:
Cocoa Coffee Recipe
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon Truvia
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (I used Scharffen Berger)
12 oz coffee
Half & half to taste
Combine cocoa & Truvia in cup and add coffee. Stir thoroughly and add half & half. Enjoy!
For more great recipes, visit Truvia.com/Baking. Truvia Baking Blend is available at Walmart, Whole Foods, and other retailers for $6.99 – click here to locate a store near you.
I love Truvia it is all I use for myself. And your cocoa sounds delish!
This looks delicious and so easy! I can’t wait to try it. I love warm drinks in the winter.
This looks really yummy!
twitted this today, 09/11
This looks really good. Unfortunately, all my sweets over the summer have caught up with me. I need to be dieting too.
I’ve never tried Truvia but that’s a great plan for cutting out the TONS of sugar that comes with the holidays!
I want to try this!
This sounds great. I love mocha flavored coffee and never thought to try and recreate a Dunkin Donuts coffee with real cocoa. Thanks for the recipe!
MMM, sounds perfect right about now. I’ll be giving that recipe a try.
With the colder weather on its way, I’m going to be making plenty of warm drinks!
I really need to cut down on my sugar intake, and since I won a lovely set of NuNaturals items, I should try your recipe with it! I have Truvia, too!
That sounds so yummy- cocoa & coffee just work so well together!
Good idea! I love curling up with hot drinks during the winter, but they can pack a real sugar punch.
Yum, this looks delicious and I will have to try it tonight. I have all the ingredients…miracle!! 😀
I just saw that at the store the other day and thought I should buy some. I didn’t, but now I’m mad!