Hot Spiced Carob
Serves 4
Time 10 min
This delicious, warming drink is made from carob rather than cocoa, and you can use your choice of dairy, almond or soy milk. The fresh ginger and warm spices give it an extra kick.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled and halved
- 3 tablespoons carob powder
- 2 cups milk
- 4 teaspoons honey
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground cardamom
- Whipped cream (optional)
Method
Bring 2 cups water and ginger to a low simmer in a small pot.
Cover and simmer for 5 minutes over low heat.
Remove and discard ginger.
Add carob powder and stir until blended completely.
Add milk and honey and heat until hot but not boiling.
Pour hot spiced carob into mugs and sprinkle with cinnamon and cardamom.
Add dollops of whipped cream on top, if you like.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 1 cup, 110 calories (10 from fat), 1g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 5mg cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 22g carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 6g sugar), 4g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled and halved
- 3 tablespoons carob powder
- 2 cups milk
- 4 teaspoons honey
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground cardamom
- Whipped cream (optional)