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Hot Carob

hot carob recipe

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Love the taste of hot chocolate, but hate the calories and all that sugar? I’ve got just the thing for you.

diet hot chocolateCarob powder is a natural, caffeine-free chocolate substitute that’s naturally low in fat but high in calcium, iron, B vitamins and fiber. It’s made from the long bean-like pods of the carob tree and can be used as a replacement for cacao or cocoa in cooking, baking, smoothies, etc.. It has a naturally sweet and very rich, creamy taste without the stimulants often found in chocolate.

diet hot chocolate recipe

This hot carob recipe is super quick and easy, but the end result is so satisfying! Whenever those cold-weather chocolate cravings hit me, I make myself a cup of hot, delicious carob. When I tried this for the first time, I couldn’t believe that it didn’t have any regular milk or chocolate in it. It’s definitely a great alternative for those who, similar to me, are very sensitive to dairy. It was so creamy and tasted JUST like hot chocolate, if not better. Perfect guilt-free treat for those cold winter nights.

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Hot Carob

2 cups of unsweetened almond milk (you can also use soy milk, I personally don’t get along with it)
2 TBS of carob powder
1TBS of honey (or agave nectar, if vegan)
vanilla extract
cinnamon

Heat the milk in a small saucepan, be careful not to boil it. Add the carob powder and start whisking to remove any clumps. Remove from heat, add the honey, a dash of cinnamon an a splash of vanilla extract (this makes 2 servings, for 1 serving, simply half the ingredients).

hot carob recipe

Have any of you guys tried Carob Powder before?

15 Comments

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    Sophie alice lowery
    November 25, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    I love your blog!
    Mhhh these looks so delicious!

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    BerryBloomXO
    November 25, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    This looks so yummy, Paula! Hot carob sounds like the perfect Hot Chocolate alternative and great for the cold, winter nights we have ahead! Thanks! <3
    xoxo,

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      Paula
      November 25, 2014 at 7:35 pm

      Thanks Puja! <3

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    Jasmin Charlotte
    November 25, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    Yum this looks so good – I have never tried Carob but I need to! :) x

    Jasmin Charlotte | UK Lifestyle Blog

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      Paula
      November 25, 2014 at 7:33 pm

      Thanks so much Jasmin ;)

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    Katy Alexandra
    November 25, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    This looks delicious…definitely going to help me with my healthy kick in these colder months! I like almond milk, but LOVE hazelnut milk, do you think this substitute would work? I find that hazelnut milk is creamier :) Can you pick Carob up in any old supermarket or do I need to go looking somewhere special for it?
    Loving your blog!

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      Paula
      November 25, 2014 at 7:33 pm

      Hazelnut milk should work fine (as long as you can heat it up) I think that the only milk I wouldn’t be too sure about is hemp milk. I don’t think you should have any problems finding Carob powder in a regular market (although I’m not sure about UK, but here in the US a lot of them have a “healthy” or “organic” section and that’s where they usually are). I actually bought mine at a health foods store, Amazon sells it too. I always like to go for non-gmo and certified organic products ;) Thanks so much Katy!!

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    Liz@LamentingLizzie
    November 26, 2014 at 9:06 am

    Interesting! Where did you buy carob powder? I am not dairy free, but I do love some almond milk, mmmm. I would like to try this!

    http://lamentinglizzie.blogspot.com

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      Paula
      November 26, 2014 at 9:20 am

      I bought it at a health foods store, but amazon carries it as well. You can use “regular” milk with this as well ;) .

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    Stephanie Canham
    November 27, 2014 at 7:23 pm

    This sounds totally yummy and so going to try it out!
    http://www.pricelesslifeofmine.com

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    Rosie von Waldherr
    December 26, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    This sounds so yummy!!!

    xoRosie
    Rosie’s Life

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    kaley
    February 11, 2015 at 3:42 pm

    Loving this recipe!! Might use this for my children’s cooking school – and of course, myself!

    xoxo

    Kaley

    My Closet Life Blog

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    Sally Ingram Phelps
    April 24, 2016 at 12:54 pm

    Can you make this ahead of time and store in fridge until ready to heat up?

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