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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

Almond Sour Cream - Raw Vegan, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Whole Food

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As you can see from the following photo, this Almond Sour Cream is a silky, thick, creamy vegan sub for dairy sour cream .  And it costs lots less than Tufutti or other commercial vegan formulations. INGREDIENTS: 1 C. Raw Almonds Filtered Water to soak almonds 1/4 C. Fresh-squeezed Lemon Juice 1 C. Fresh Filtered Water Pinch of Salt METHOD: Soak Almonds in 2 C. Water for 12-48 hours Drain and rinse almonds Remove husks from almonds and set aside Whirl up almonds in blender with fresh water until smooth and fluffy Blend the lemon juice into the almond puree and add a pinch of salt Use this wonderful non-dairy sour cream as a topping on your vegan Taco Salad!  Use it wherever you would have used dairy sour cream in the past. -------------------------------------------