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Hot Carob Drink (Dairy-Free, Paleo, AIP) with Optional Bulk Powder Mix Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 7 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving for direct drink recipe; bulk powder mix makes 12 servings
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

This Hot Carob Drink recipe offers a deliciously comforting alternative to hot chocolate, featuring a dark, frothy, rich, and creamy beverage that is both healthier and nutrient-rich. It is dairy-free, coconut-free, Paleo, and AIP-friendly, made without milk, and includes an option to prepare a bulk powder drink mix for quick and easy servings. Perfect for afternoon tea, breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this warming drink can be whipped up using a blender or milk frother for frothy indulgence.

Ingredients

For Hot Carob Drink

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 Tablespoon tiger nut butter (AIP; or any smooth nut butter if preferred for non-AIP)
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon gelatin
  • 1 Tablespoon roasted/toasted carob powder (not raw), slightly heaping

For Bulk Hot Carob Drink Mix

  • Carob powder (as specified in bulk mix recipe in Notes)
  • Gelatin
  • Sweetener (maple sugar or ground maple syrup crystals)

Instructions

  1. Blender Method: Combine water, sweetener, nut or tiger nut butter, a pinch of sea salt, gelatin sprinkled over the surface, and carob powder dumped on top in a high speed blender. Blend on medium high speed for about 30 seconds until the mixture is creamy and frothy. Pour into a saucepan and heat until very steamy hot, stirring occasionally but do not let it simmer. Serve immediately. For extra froth, use a handheld milk frother to create a fine foam on the surface.
  2. Milk Frother Method: Add water, sweetener, nut or tiger nut butter, and a pinch of salt to the milk frother insert. Sprinkle gelatin over the surface, then add the carob powder on top. Attach the lid and press the start button to allow the machine to blend, heat, and froth simultaneously. Serve once the cycle completes.
  3. Using Bulk Hot Carob Drink Mix: Add 1 cup water and 1 slightly heaping Tablespoon tiger nut butter to a blender or milk frother. Then add 1 Tablespoon plus 1 heaping teaspoon of the prepared powdered mix per serving. Blend for 30 seconds in the blender or run a full milk frother cycle. If using the blender method, pour into a saucepan and heat until very hot, but not simmering, stirring occasionally. Add froth with a handheld milk frother if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • The recipe includes an option to make a bulk powdered Hot Carob Drink Mix, which can be stored and used for quick preparation later. To make the powdered mix, combine carob powder, gelatin powder, and dried maple sugar or ground maple syrup crystals in measured quantities as per the original recipe instructions.
  • For a dairy-free and AIP-compliant drink, tiger nut butter is preferred; however, other smooth nut butters can be substituted if not following AIP.
  • The milk frother method is ideal for an easy, single-step blending and heating process, and uses a stainless steel vessel which is healthier than plastic alternatives.
  • Do not let the drink simmer when heating in a saucepan as this can affect texture and nutrients.
  • Adding a handheld milk frother after heating can enhance foaminess and overall texture.
  • The recipe is coconut-free and paleo-friendly.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/hot-carob-drink-dairy-free-paleo-aip-with-optional-bulk-powder-mix-recipe/