When can cocoa powder be added?

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    katieloumagoo's Avatarkatieloumagoo , 01-14-2010 07:54 AM
    Where does it fall on the carb ladder?
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    JerseyGyrl's AvatarJerseyGyrl , 01-14-2010 10:32 AM
    Technically, cocoa comes from a bean and is in the legume family. That being said, on Atkins OWL, cocoa powder should not be added until Rung 6 of the carb ladder. There is some contraversy on this if you research different Atkins & low carb sites, some feel cocoa is a "spice" and feel unsweetened cocoa can be used during Induction. My personal feeling is, if Dr. Atkins didn't specifically include it on the acceptable foods list for Induction....its not allowed.
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    katieloumagoo's Avatarkatieloumagoo , 01-14-2010 10:59 AM
    But after induction? would you wait til rung 6? im dying for some sugar free hot cocoa its negative 9 here today lol
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    JerseyGyrl's AvatarJerseyGyrl , 01-14-2010 11:22 AM
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    Originally Posted by katieloumagoo
    im dying for some sugar free hot cocoa
    Ok...sorry to get technical, but....when you say "sugar free hot cocoa" do you mean a pre-packaged hot cocoa mix or were you going to make it yourself and if so, what ingredients would you be using?
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    katieloumagoo's Avatarkatieloumagoo , 01-14-2010 11:42 AM
    hersheys unsweetened cocoa powder splenda cream maybe some water none of that yucky pre packaged stuff lol
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    JerseyGyrl's AvatarJerseyGyrl , 01-14-2010 12:06 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by katieloumagoo
    hersheys unsweetened cocoa powder splenda cream maybe some water none of that yucky pre packaged stuff lol
    Ok, this is the recipe I use. It should be fine

    I found this on a low carb site, tried it and really enjoyed it!

    1 rounded teaspoon Hershey's Dutched Cocoa or other real cocoa powder (unsweetened)
    2 cap fulls DaVinci Sugar Free Syrup of your choice. I used Caramel flavor.
    1 cup boiling water
    1 Tbsp. Heavy Cream

    Boil the water. Put the cocoa powder into a cup and stir in the sugar free syrup until it makes a nice paste. Gradually pour in the water while stirring to dissolve the cocoa. Fill almost to the top. Then lighten with the cream
    Approx. 3 carbs.


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    katieloumagoo's Avatarkatieloumagoo , 01-14-2010 08:47 PM
    Sounds yummy Kim thanks!
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