I love flavored coffees, but since starting Atkins, I haven't dare have any because I am unsure if they have sugars. Anybody have any information? Is it ok to have on Atkins? I read all of the labels on the bags, all they say is "natural and artificial flavors". My thought is that is if there were sugars, they'd have to disclose it, but I don't want to chance it since I'm trying so hard.

My hubby (doing Atkins also) drinks decaf Hazelnut coffee. I think as long as he doesn't count it as water, he's okay.

I also love flavored coffee, but I just put some extract in it instead of buying the expensive coffee. I just love it with cream, splenda and maybe coconut extract, or raspberry extract, or butter rum extract, or butter nut extract, etc, etc, etc. Each time you have a cup you can have a different flavor. It's like having a special dessert.

Enjoy your next cup in a different flavor!

I have been using DaVinci syrups in my coffee. All I need is a tad and it gives me just the right amount of flavor. Zero carbs/calories and they taste pretty good too!

that some (all?) extracts do contain carbs
check them out, depending on how much you use you may need to add them into your carb count

Darklotus,

I also like to use DaVinci sugar free syrups. The have some awesome coffee (and other beverage) recipes (including s/f) on their website, www.davincigourmet.com. Check it out!

Theresa

ok, sugar free syrups sound like a good idea, thanks! So I guess it's ok to brew up my favorite chocolate raspberry coffee.

If you're in Canada, you can order DaVinci sugar-free syrups from the LowCarb Food Experts Canada .. in Cdn $$ and no hidden surcharges. Check out the Low Carb Co-op forum, moderated by our very own Judi [IslandGirl]. They will accept cheque, and orders by fax or snail mail too, so no need to send yer credit card info. over the internet.

Doreen

p.s. - the Hazelnut is divine