Diabetics Rejoice!: Keto White Chocolate Powder

Friday, December 18, 2020

Keto White Chocolate Powder

I’ve been on the lookout for white chocolate powder online. The one gourmet brand I found was full of sugar and included maltodextrin, soy and other questionable ingredients. I knew I could do better and started experimenting in my kitchen. I am so pleased with how this mix turned out! It makes the best, creamiest Hot White Chocolate drink, but it also can be used to flavor coffee, smoothies or protein shakes and in any recipe where you want a rich, complex white chocolate flavor that is unforgettable!

Keto White Chocolate Powder

Yields 3/4 cup (12 servings)

1-1/2 ounces of cocoa butter (wafers or chopped)

1/4 cup heavy cream powder (I used Anthony’s brand)

2-3 tablespoons powdered erythritol sweetener, or to taste

A tiny pinch of salt

1 teaspoon vanilla powder

1. Place all of the ingredients into a food processor at the same time and process in pulses until the cocoa butter is finely chopped into minuscule bits and all of the ingredients are well combined. Store in an airtight container or glass jar at room temperature. (Note: Take your time while processing and pulse the mixture. The heat of the food processor blades could begin to melt the cocoa butter, if you process too vigorously. If you see this happening, stop the food processor and stir. Allow the mixture to cool off for a while before you continue pulsing.)

2. To make hot white chocolate, place a tablespoon of the mix into a mug and add 3/4 cup hot, low carb milk of your choice. (For low oxalate, choose coconut milk.) Stir until the mixture has incorporated and the hot cocoa is smooth.

3. You can jazz up the flavor your hot white chocolate by adding a drop or two of peppermint extract, strawberry extract, chocolate extract or orange extract.

4. Other uses: Stir into coffee, a smoothie or protein shake. Use as the powdered cocoa mix when making sugar free Hot Chocolate Bombs. Add to low carb cake or cupcake batter for a richer flavor. It’s also delicious when added to pancake batter!

Nutritional Information per 1 tablespoon: 46 calories, 1 g carbohydrate (0 g dietary fiber, 0.3 g sugars, 0.7 g sugar alcohol), 5 g total fat (2.5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 3 mg sodium, 6 mg calcium, 8 mg potassium, 0 g protein. Net carbs per serving: 0.3 grams

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More about my experience with Type 2 diabetes:

After experiencing gestational diabetes while pregnant in 1988, it wasn't long before a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes was made, and then, much later, I was correctly diagnosed with autoimmune Type 1.5 (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults, also known as LADA).

Like many people newly diagnosed, I had to read and learn what diabetes was all about. I did everything my doctor told me to do, took my medication exactly as prescribed, began to exercise more, I consulted with a diabetic nutritionist, I changed my carb-loving lifestyle to within the dietary guideline of my nutritionist and lost some weight. For many years, following the advice of the experts, I managed the disease fairly well. Yet, it concerned me that my need for medication continued to rise steadily, but I was told by my doctor that diabetes is a progressive disease and that what I was experiencing was normal. In a few years of trying diet change, exercise and oral medication alone, I was prescribed insulin to go along with the oral meds. My blood sugars stabilized, but my need for more and more insulin over time to manage good control continued to go slowly and steadily upward, along with my weight. With the larger and larger amounts of insulin (the fat storage hormone), it didn’t take long for me to become obese! I was not pleased because at the rate my need for meds was growing, it appeared that it wouldn't be long before my condition would be too difficult to control.

Finally, I said "enough!" Something had to change! I read The Diet Cure by Julia Ross and began a diet overhaul unlike anything ever suggested by my diabetic team. Two other books I highly recommend are The Blood Sugar Solution by Dr. Mark Hyman for a T2 diabetic and Dr. Bernstein’s Diabetes Solution by Dr. Richard Bernstein for a T1 or any diabetic on insulin. I cut out all white starches and grains from my diet and went 100% sugar free. (No expert had ever suggested I look at the sugar grams in the foods I ate before and I was shocked to discover large amounts hidden in most processed foods, even items not meant to be sweet!) I began to eat mainly fresh vegetables, very small amounts of fruit and only when it's in season (I love summer berries!), plenty of healthy fats and a moderate amount of high-quality protein. I now follow a Ketogenic diet which allows about 20-30 grams of good carbs per day, mainly in the form of non-starchy vegetables. I don't go out often but, when I do, I go to a restaurant where I know I can eat within my diet. By living this lifestyle, I lost over 65 pounds but, more than that, my need for medication grew less and less. I now need only very small amounts of insulin at meals and 4 units of long-acting insulin at bedtime (down from over 25 units when I was eating higher carb). The best part is that I’ve been able to stop all other oral prescription medications, as well! My blood glucose is always steady, in a normal range and hardly ever goes above 100 mg/dl. My A1c is consistently 4.9 or lower. These excellent health outcomes keep me motivated to stick with a keto lifestyle, plus I really enjoy the food!

I am now at my ideal weight and have kept it steady for over six years. My cravings for carbohydrates and my voracious "sweet tooth" are well controlled. I am motivated to cook and have made cooking healthy my #1 hobby. I'm excited about incorporating the alternative flours into my baking so I can occasionally still enjoy a dessert or bread product in my diet. The outlook of managing my diabetes and the future of my health is extremely positive.

If you're reading this and dealing with similar issues, take heart! You can make the necessary changes to your diet and lifestyle to share in this positive outlook, too. Just take it one day at a time, be good to yourself, and do not depend solely on medication. I had to face the fact: There is no "magic pill" out there! Instead, I needed to commit to eating well to heal myself from within. Remember, it's your future and your health; no one can do this for you! You owe it to yourself and your loved ones!

Friday, December 18, 2020

Keto White Chocolate Powder

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Diabetics Rejoice!