Peppermint Hot Carob

Frothy and rich, this peppermint flavored hot carob drink is a delicious and soothing way to end the day. Since it’s caffeine-free, it’s great for having at nighttime, or for serving to children. Made with rich coconut milk or cream, it’s dairy-free deliciousness!

Carob is an antioxidant-rich food and has been cultivated for thousands of years. Many think of it as a “chocolate alternative”, but as a chocolate-lover myself, I find it better to think of it as its own distinctive flavor.

However, having said that, once you add the peppermint extract to this recipe, you could easily think that you are drinking peppermint hot cocoa!

If you prefer, feel free to use homemade almond milk too.

Ingredients:

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• Roasted Carob
• Peppermint extract 
• Coconut Cream

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Peppermint Hot Carob

• 1 cup of coconut milk (or ½ cup of coconut cream and ½ cup of water)
• 1 tablespoon carob powder
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (for less sweet option, use 2 teaspoons. You can also substitute stevia extract)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 – ½ teaspoon peppermint extract  (I love peppermint, so I really add a lot, but a reader emailed to say it was much too strong for her – so start with a scant 1/8 teaspoon, and add more only if desired).

1. Combine coconut milk carob powder and sweetener in a blender, and blend until smooth.

2. Pour into a pan, and heat over medium-high heat, until just barely simmering. Remove from heat and add the two extracts.

3. Enjoy!

Optional Topping Ideas: Homemade Honey-Sweetened Marshmallows or Coconut Whipped Cream

Peppermint Hot Carob

 

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Ingredients

• 1 cup of coconut milk (or ½ cup of coconut cream and ½ cup of water)
• 1 tablespoon carob powder
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (for less sweet option, use 2 teaspoons. You can also substitute stevia extract)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ - ½ teaspoon peppermint extract (I love peppermint, so I really add a lot, but a reader emailed to say it was much too strong for her - so start with a scant ¼ teaspoon, and add more only if desired).

Instructions

1. Combine coconut milk carob powder and sweetener in a blender, and blend until smooth.
2. Pour into a pan, and heat over medium-high heat, until just barely simmering. Remove from heat and add the two extracts.
3. Enjoy!

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I love beautiful and simple food that is nourishing to the body and the soul. I wrote Fresh: Nourishing Salads for All Seasons and Ladled: Nourishing Soups for All Seasons as another outlet of sharing this love of mine. I also love sharing practical tips on how to make a real food diet work on a real life budget. Find me online elsewhere by clicking on the icons below!

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