Hot Carob Drink

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  Mmmm hot carob!  Have you tried it?  If not, you might be surprised to know that it is a creamy, dreamy sweet drink-- like cocoa, but creamier and without the bitterness.  And without caffeine. And without theobromine. And, as I discovered, it helps to settle a wonky tummy (otherwise known as 'diarrhea'). Without creating the reverse 'issues' (i.e., constipation). Or, that is what it did in this household. I am not a medical practitioner, just someone looking for a possible help for a problem and finding many indications that a hot carob drink can 'do the trick'. See this article in Healthline , for example. Please check it out with your own health provider. I have baked with carob powder (muffins, cakes, cookies, bliss balls) and carob chips, but hadn't checked out the hot drink. I like it better than cocoa (hot chocolate). THE SIMPLE RECIPE FOR 1 CUP OF HOT CAROB DRINK: For one mug of hot carob: Slowly heat a cup of non-dairy milk on the stove until it

Pecan Nut "Meatballs" Recipe (dairy-free, egg-free)



Delicious Pecan Nut Meat Balls

Looking for an easy recipe that amazes even the most jaded pallet? This delicious plant-based recipe for pecan nut meat balls fits the bill! 

Ingredients:

*4 C. Wholewheat or Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs or Cooked Rice (cool)
*1 cups/120 g chopped Pecans
*2 tablespoons/ Soy / Tamari Sauce
*1/2 teaspoon/ 1.5 g Sage
*1/2 teaspoon/ 1.5 g Thyme
*1/2 teaspoon/1.5 g Basil
*1/2 cup/60 g Celery, finely diced
*1/2 cup/30 g Parsley, chopped
*1 tablespoon / 7.5 g. Cornstarch or Tapioca Flour or Sweet White Rice Flour

*1 large Onion, chopped
*1 tablespoon/15 g Coconut Oil
*1 cup/240 ml. Vegetable or Mushroom Broth (made with bouillion cubes or otherwise)

METHOD:

1.     In a large bowl toss together the breadcrumbs (or rice), chopped pecans, soy sauce or tamari, sage, thyme, basil, celery, parsley and constarch.

2. SAUTE 1 chopped Onion in 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil

 3. DISSOLVE in 1 C. Boiling Water:
*2 organic Vegetable Bouillon Cubes or Mushroom Bullion Cubes

3.ADD TO dry mixture. Mix well. Let stand 15 minutes or so, then form into balls.

4. BAKE on well-greased cookie sheets (or silicone sheet or parchment) for 15 minutes at 350F/177C

5. SERVE with your favourite Tomato Sauce and Pasta or Brown Gravy.

Nutritional Chart (Per Serving, assuming 4 servings):

Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific brands and measurements.

NutrientAmount
Calories390 kcal
Total Fat29 g
- Saturated Fat3 g
- Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium500 mg
Total Carbohydrates32 g
- Dietary Fiber5 g
- Sugars2 g
Protein7 g



OTHER VEGETARIAN MEATBALL RECIPES TO CHECK OUT:

Sunflower Meatballs








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Hot Carob Drink