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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

Potato Soup - No Frills Healthy- No Poured Oils, Vegan

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This recipe is simple and is suitable to a diet where poured oils are restricted.  It's about as vegan as you will ever see in an "Irish" recipe.  My grandmother used to make a similar potato soup, and I miss her and the soup.  Happy St Patrick's Day! Oil-Free Potato Soup Recipe INGREDIENTS: 4 large Potatoes 2 large Onions 2 cups/473 ml. Water 1 teaspoon/ 5.92 g  Salt 1 tablespoon/8 g  Whole Grain or Gluten-free Flour 2 cups/475ml. Non-Dairy Milk METHOD: Dice potatoes and onions into small pieces  Mix all ingredients (except Milk) in a blender and add the potatoes and onions Cook, stirring occasionally When the veggies are fork-tender, add the milk. Warm to just about boiling (but do not boil) Cooked barley and/or mint give it a delightful flavour and texture. (My Grandmother added black pepper). Nutrition for One Serving (1/4 of the Recipe): Note: Values are approximate and based on common nutritional data. Calories: 297.5 Pro