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

Black Bean Patties Recipe (vegan, egg-free, dairy-free)




Black Bean Patty
PREHEAT oven to 375-400F

PUT IN Large Bowl OR Food Processor:
*16 oz. can Black Beans, drained

SAUTE (and add to Large Bowl or Food Processor):
*2 c. diced Mushrooms
*1 C. chopped Onions

ADD to the Large Bowl or Food Processor:
*1 C. cooked Couscous (or Quinoa)
*1/4 C. Lemon Juice
*1 C. Green Pepper, chopped
*1 T. Mrs. Dash or 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning
*1 C. dry fine Bread crumbs (or cracker crumbs)
*1 T. ground Chia Seed (or Flax Seed) in 4 T. Water, let sit for 15 minutes before adding (Chia Egg)
OPTIONAL:
*2 cloves of Garlic

MASH or process all thoroughly and form patties

BAKE on well-greased or parchment-covered cookie sheets or 7-9 minutes per side, and flip for same amount of baking on other side
 or FRY in oiled skillet.



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