GLUTEN-FREE, GRAIN-FREE, DAIRY-FREE, REFINED SUGAR-FREE, SPECIFIC CARBOHYDRATE DIET (SCD), PALEO I’m always saying that drinks can be a difficult aspect of the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD). I was never a huge fan of fizzy drinks but I would enjoy a cold glass of Coca Cola on a rare occasion. I was partial to some orange juice with my breakfast the odd day. Little did I know how much pesky sugar was added. SCD doesn’t allow many drinks that you can buy in the shop – either alcoholic or non. That means us SCD-ers have to get a bit inventive. Enter,…

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- 1 serving Italian espresso, decaf* *Decaffeinated only by a natural method
- 1/2 cup (112 ml) Coconut milk*
- To taste Raw honey
- Ice cubes
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- Make an espresso in the traditional Italian way on the hob. Alternatively, you can use filtered coffee but I have never tried this.*
- All the coffee to cool to room temperature and for best results, chill for a further 30 minutes. Mix the cooled coffee with coconut milk and add honey if desired. Add a few ice cubes and enjoy!
*NOTE: Instant coffee is not allowed on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD).