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My dear friend Amber recently posted a carob recipe on her site which peaked my interest. Amber mentioned that she makes recipes for her kids with carob in place of chocolate frequently to minimize their caffeine consumption (among other reasons.)This got me thinking because well… I love chocolate, my kids love chocolate and my husband most of all. Simply put, I seriously dig chocolate. Have you seen my recipes lately?!
As I continue to find afternoon snacks that both me and my kids will love as well as desserts for after dinner, I decided to try my hand with carob. And oh man, did I hit the jackpot on this one. I did not miss the chocolate at all. And that says a lot coming from me! This treat is delicious, smooth and rocking with antioxidants, fiber and Omega 3′s.
Add to Vitamix or Blender:
2 1/2 cups almond milk (homemade or unsweetened)
1/3 cup carob powder
1/3 cup cashews
1/3 cup chia seeds
1/3 cup coconut sugar
1 frozen banana
10 drops liquid vanilla stevia
Blend on high for 2 minutes. Pour into serving cups and chill in the refrigerator 1 hour, allowing the pudding to thicken.
Optional-Top with sliced bananas, berries-you name it! Also great with 1-2 drops of doTerra cassia or cinnamon essential oil!
Makes 4 servings.
Enjoy my friends!
This was shared on Healthy Vegan Friday, Whole Food Fridays, Pennywise Platter, Natural Living Linkup, Wellness Weekend, Keep It Real Thursday, Full Plate Thursday, Frugal Days, Sustainable Ways, Gluten-Free Wednesdays, Real Food Wednesday, Allergy-Free Wednesdays, Fat Tuesday, Hearth and Soul Hop and Slightly Indulgent Tuesday.
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I am passionate about healthy living and believe nutritious food can be delicious-even for those living with food allergies. I cook and bake without gluten and with limited grains and dairy. Cheers to radiant health and vibrant living!
While I’m a chocolate FREAK, I truly do enjoy carob. Not as an alternative to chocolate, but because I like that nutty flavor. It’s so unique. Your pudding sounds perfect!
@glutenfreecat Carob really does have a wonderful nutty flavor. Thanks for your sweet words!
Hi Laura,
I’m SO glad you tried carob! It’s pretty great and such a healthy, satisfying sub for chocolate. Thanks for the love my friend. I can’t wait to try your recipe. :-)
Hugs,
–Amber
What a wonderful healthy pudding. I love how easy it is to put together – almost as easy as ‘instant’ pudding!
Great Pudding, Laura, it looks delicious. Thanks you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great week!
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Miz Helen
I can’t wait to try this recipe. I’m sure I’ve told you that my oldest son can’t have dairy and he misses pudding. I’ve pinned this to try out on him.