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

ANOTHER Melty Cheez Recipe (Vegan, Egg-free, Dairy-free, Gluten-Free)




There are already several recipes for Vegan Cheez recipes on this site, each a little different from the other, so why another one?  Well, I was thinking about my fave store-bought vegan cheese (Daiya brand) and recall that its main ingredient is tapioca starch.  I thought I could make a pretty nice melty cheese with that in mind, and I did!  Here is a picture of the ingredients:

1. In a pot on medium heat, measure in the following and whisk together for about 30 seconds or so:

  • 4 T. Coconut Oil
  • 5 T. Tapioca Flour/Starch

2. Slowly add in:

  • 2 1/2 C. non-dairy Mylk (I used the Coconut-Almond Milk Combo)

3. When the mix is blended and bubbly, turn the heat down to low and whisk in the following:

  • 2 T. , rounded, Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 T. Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Celtic Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 1 T. fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 tsp. Turmeric
  • 1 T. Almond Butter
Blend until smooth -- it will thicken even more as it cools.

You could well add chopped chillies to this recipe to make a great nacho sauce.

I also added more Celtic Sea Salt and a turn of black pepper to amp up the flavour a little at the end.
Another Melty Cheez: Thick and Yummy
Other Cheesy Sauce or Spread Recipes in this Blog include:

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Hot Carob Drink