Ok, help a girl out!
Hot Cocoa Before Bed?
Hi! Niche question, coming from a mom of two who is in her 40's and adapting to this new chapter of life. I've recently found that I enjoy ending my night w/ a cup of hot cocoa instead of tea. Maybe its just the cold Northeast and dark evenings, but it hit just right and I've been sleeping well.
I have been using the Om brand 'peppermint mocha' powder (red container) mixed with hot water and a little almond milk. I am wondering what other brands, or ways, to make hot cocoa there are that are NOT filled with sugar? I have a dessert 'treat' every night, so not looking to duplicate that sugar load w/ my drink. I do really enjoy the Om mushroom hot cocoa in the peppermint flavor, although oddly their regular hot cocoa I was not a fan of.
I'm on a whole journey here with my routine, health, and streamlining my life to find what allows me to be my BEST without full restriction. I used to drink a glass or two of wine over the course of the evening after the kids go to bed, but recently I've found it helps my sleep the most if I stick to a glass either right before dinner or with my meal and than cut it off. Allowing a few hours before bed for it to digest. It helps for me to have another beverage to look forward to when unwinding on the couch, and tea just isn't cutting it! (I have also cut out wine entirely for long stretches, but I find I am craving that red wine taste and the slight warm feeling it gives me when the day is coming to an end. Sigh.)
Thank you for any input. PS: I am gluten free and lactose intolerant, if that helps the suggestions :)
Edit to add: I think my goal is to cut out the wine for good.