Rich Low-FODMAP Hot Chocolate / Hot Cocoa Recipe; Gluten-free, Vegan (2024)

FAQs

What cocoa powder is low FODMAP? ›

Raw cocoa/cacao powder is considered low FODMAP in serves of 10g (2 heaped teaspoons) or less. Varieties containing 23%, 60% and 70% cacao in 'drinking chocolate powders' can be consumed safely.

Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix: This mix has a gluten-free label on their products. Hershey's Hot Cocoa: This quick mix contains all gluten-free ingredients.

This product has 1 ingredient that is high FODMAP and 2 ingredients that may be high FODMAP.

Absolutely! Chocolate is naturally gluten-free and dark chocolate is Low FODMAP in a serving of 30 grams according to Monash University research.

Just as some foods, like coffee or bread, are normally identified as potential IBS triggers, chocolate frequently makes it to the top of the “no-go” list. Many people associate chocolate with symptoms like pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea.

Is Nestlé Hot Cocoa Mix gluten free? No. Nestlé Hot Cocoa Mix may contain wheat ingredients. See the "Nutritional Value" tab for a complete list of ingredients and allergens.

Therefore, when shopping for a cup of rich, dark cocoa, it's best to stick with a brand like Swiss Miss or Hershey's that specifically labels its product "gluten-free." That designation means the company has done the due diligence to ensure the product is safe.

Yes, you can drink hot chocolate if you are diagnosed with coeliac disease.

For example water, coconut water, and certain juices like orange, cranberry, lime, lemon, and tomato juice. Many hot low FODMAP drinks are available, including many teas, coffee and matcha. However, some tea, including black and chai tea, is only low FODMAP when brewed weakly.

Is Swiss Miss hot cocoa mix low FODMAP? ›

Swiss Miss Classics Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix, 8 Packets. This product has 1 ingredient that is high FODMAP and 2 ingredients that may be high FODMAP.

Some diet sodas are low and moderate FODMAP because they contain sucralose and aspartame, which are low-calorie sweeteners and should not trigger any symptoms for IBS (Hamilton, 2022). Examples of diet sodas are diet colas, sprite zero, diet 7-up, diet root beer, and fresca.

Gluten-free products are handy for fodmappers in lots of cases to use as replacements for foods that contain fructans. A lot of gluten-free pastas are low FODMAP and there are also products, such as gluten-free pizza crusts and gluten-free cookies, that are allowed during the low FODMAP diet.

Oats can be a low FODMAP breakfast option during the low FODMAP phase. If you choose rolled oats, start with a ½ cup serving size and then test your tolerance level. If you want instant oats use a ¼ cup serving size, and mix them with rice flakes or quinoa flakes for a larger hot breakfast.

Many people with IBS can enjoy popcorn, as it's a low FODMAP food and a great source of fiber. However, if you have symptoms triggered by eating insoluble fiber, such as gas and bloating, you may want to limit or avoid popcorn.

Yes! We believe this product is Low FODMAP at 1 serving as there are no moderate or high FODMAP ingredients listed on the label.

Now for the good news for IBS! Recent research suggests that cocoa may serve as a prebiotic—a food that encourages a healthy balance of gut bacteria. According to researchers, very little of cocoa flavanols get absorbed at the level of the small intestine and therefore they make their way into the large intestine.

Now you know that you can have cocoa while following the low FODMAP diet, and even in amounts greater than 2 teaspoons (8 g) per serving.

Dried and shredded coconut (desiccated coconut) is made from the flesh of a mature coconut, which is shredded/flaked and then dried (2 5). According to Monash University, desiccated coconut is low FODMAP in 1/2 cup serves which is plenty when you are baking of cooking.