Comments on: Rich, Dark Hot Cocoa (Dairy and Refined Sugar Free)

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:45:39 +0000

Sounds wonderful! I love hot chocolate!

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By: Christina B

Christina B — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:02:51 +0000

Oh my goodness. I have been wanting to try this since you posted it. I ordered some dried coconut powder from Azure specifically to mix up my own “hot cocoa mix.” I just tried it this morning and it is SO INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS! I had to post it on facebook as my most favorite beverage for pregnant ladies like myself! It satisfies that craving for something seemingly sinful while actually nourishing your body. Thanks!

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:00:37 +0000

GASP!!!! O my gracious! I am trying this tomorrow after I get my coconut powder at WF’s! I would try it tonite if I had the ingredients! FAbulous!

Thankyou so much for posting it!

By: kari

kari — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:20:27 +0000

Made this last night…it was so yummy! EXCEPT, I didn’t read all the instructions and used full coconut milk (not watered down) and into about half the cup, I had a tummy ache for the rest of the night! ha! So, I go to make it again right now the right way! (hoping it will help get me off coffee!) Thanks again!

By: Rachael

Rachael — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:05:46 +0000

Christy,

I understand your concerns and as a Youth Pastor myself I am constantly heading away for weekends of junk food. Over the past three years I have really learned what works well for me and what to skip! First off if you are eating at a camp ground or other facility that serves a large number of people call them ahead of time and discuss your dietary concerns. I have had great luck talking to the chef ahead of time and have been able to bring my own sprouted bread for sandwiches, raw milk (although I don’t mention it is raw, just needed for my diet), and many other things that they stored for me in their kitchen and at different places even cooked for me (with precise directions). A diabetic diet should be one that people are familiar with accommodating. Most camps serve scrambled eggs in the morning which is something I loaded up on (even though they aren’t pastured I knew I needed something good to keep me going through out the day). A lot of times the facility will have a salad bar for dinner (not organic, but on these types of weekends I am shooting for best possibilities). Ask the kitchen staff ahead of time what is on the menu and then work from there. This past weekend (for a Youth retreat and ski weekend) I packed a small-ish cooler with sprouted muffins (a couple types that I froze first so they would last longer), several types of crispy nuts, fresh clementines, apples, carrot sticks and blueberries (I pack my own fruit and sometimes veggies because camps tend to only serve canned varieties), raw cheddar, butter (because camps often serve the fake stuff), some natural peanut butter, and a few slices of sprouted bread for PB sandwiches. Then I just ate the best I could with what was available. Just remember to have fun while you are there!

By: Jessie

Jessie — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:47:51 +0000

I just adore hot cocoa especially without all of the refined sugar! it tastes so much more authentic and very warming

By: KimiHarris

KimiHarris — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:30:04 +0000

Thanks Katelyn.

By: sharon

sharon — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:40:24 +0000

Nut butters– peanut butter, almond butter, sunflower butter would be great to take for lunches. Spread on apples, bananas, celery sticks. I eat this sort of lunch a lot.

Nuts! Great portable snack.

Hard-boiled eggs– these could work for breakfast, lunch options. I like the idea of packing a cooler to keep your perishable items in. I don’t know where you live, but it might be cold enough outdoors to preserve your food.

Lara Bars–these come in a variety of flavors and are very portable. Or, make your own power bars.

Lentils–they’re great warm or cold. It would be a good lunch or dinner option.

Pasta salad w/cheese, crumbled bacon, canned salmon veggies, etc… for dinner.

Good luck and have fun!
Sharon

Canned salmon

By: Katelyn

Katelyn — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:31:55 +0000

I LOVE chocolate–especially dark chocolate and I can’t wait to try this recipe! I love your website–the recipes are AMAZING! (especially this one!) Thanks!