Gestational diabetes diagnosis doesn't have to put a damper on your coffee experience. Sure, a classic freshly brewed cup is always a reliable choice, whether served over ice or piping hot. But what if you're craving something a bit more adventurous? Even with dietary restrictions, there are still delightful options to savor. We've curated four tantalizing iced coffee recipes tailored for those following a gestational diabetes diet. You can easily tweak them to suit your taste buds by replacing unsweetened almond milk with unsweetened coconut milk or another milk enriched with protein content. Feel free to add or remove some tablespoons of heavy cream, or sweeten it to your liking with your preferred sweetener.
#1 VANILLA
1 cup ice cubes
1 cup brewed coffee (at room temperature or chilled)
2 tbsp heavy cream
2 tbsp zero-sugar vanilla syrup (for example Jordan's Skinny Syrup Vanilla)
#2 HAZELNUT
1 cup ice cubes
1 cup brewed coffee (at room temperature or chilled)
1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
2 tbsp zero-sugar hazelnut syrup (for example Jordan's Skinny Syrup Hazelnut)
#3 COCONUT MACAROON
1 cup ice cubes
1 cup brewed coffee (at room temperature or chilled)
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
+ add a sweetener of your choice (optional)
#4 CARAMEL
1 cup ice cubes
1-1 ½ cups cup of brewed coffee (at room temperature or chilled)
topped with a caramel protein shake (for example Premier Protein Caramel)
Frothing the milk is optional as is using a vegan milk such as almond milk or coconut milk. However, please note that vegan milk will not froth as well as cow's milk.