Castle Kitchen Sugar Free Double Decadent Dark Hot Chocolate - Premium Plant Based, Dairy Free, Gluten-Free Vegan Hot Coca Mix - Just Add Water - 8 oz Can

My grandma can't have sugar so this was a must to try so she had something new, she said the chocolate was really rich but she fould it tasted too sweet for her taste buds. The quality itself was good and she would recommend, just for her personally it didn't work out.

I like to put instant hot chocolate in my coffee every now and again, but I can’t tolerate the sugar anymore. I also like to be able to actually *taste* the chocolate. This sugar free Double Decadent Dark hot chocolate has a very nice, rich, chocolate flavor that isn’t overpowered by the coffee. It’s also absolutely, decadently delicious on its own with a little heavy cream on a cold day. It brings to mind the hot cocoa my Mom used to make from scratch when we kids came in from sledding or ice skating. Now to find a good sugar free marshmallow to top it!

I was looking for a rich, thick, good-tasting hot chocolate that would still be workable for someone with Type 2 diabetes. That’s easier said than done. After a fair bit of research, I landed on this mix. Straight out of the can, I’ll be honest—it was disappointing. Thin, not very indulgent, and definitely not what I was hoping for. I was close to regretting the purchase. That said, this mix turned out to be a very good base. With some experimenting, I found that adding powdered skim milk and monk fruit sweetener completely changed it. My process is to blend everything thoroughly, let it sit for a few minutes, then blend again. The result is a much richer, smoother hot chocolate that actually feels decadent. The exact ratios will come down to personal taste, but equal parts of the mix, powdered skim milk, and sweetener is a solid starting point. After dialling it in, I genuinely enjoy this now. It has a proper dark chocolate profile and doesn’t taste like a cheap milk-chocolate mix, which is exactly what I was trying to avoid. Bottom line: not great on its own, but if you’re willing to tweak it, this becomes a very satisfying, diabetes-friendly hot chocolate that I’ll keep using.

Actually pretty good - it actually tastes like semi-sweet chocolate. Only downsides for me is it does have that sweetness that sugar free sweeteners typical have - which is perfect when I’m craving sugar. And it’s a bit hard to dissolve with just a spoon, it can be a tad clumpy but I don’t find that problem with a frother.

This is very sweet but it doesn't taste like hot chocolate at all. It has a very bitter aftertaste. The consistency reminds me of the old "Alba" drink mix, but it isn't as good. Pass on this one, folks. I won't be finishing the canister.