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

Recipe for Millet Margerine (Vegan) (Gluten-free)


STIR TOGETHER IN SAUCEPAN:
*1 T. Agar Agar
*1/2 C. cold water
LET ABOVE STAND 5 MINUTES
Cook until Agar Agar is dissolved and liquid is clear

                          
IN BLENDER:
*1 C. packed cooked HOT Millet
(cooked 1 C. Millet to 4C. Water 50 minutes with salt)
*HALF of Agar Agar mixture
*1 tsp. Salt
*1/4 C. raw Cashews (cleaned)
*1-2 cooked,peeled Carrots (for colour)

WHIZ UP AT LOW SPEED, increasing speed to High until super smooth.  Blend in remaining Agar Agar mix at low speed.  Let stand a few minutes so air bubbles can escape.  Pour into containers and chill.  Keeps 1 week in fridge.

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