Carob is a great choice for a chocolate substitute. You can find it in most health food stores. Be careful to use chips that are sweetened. The sweetened carob usually has added milk, sugar or other things. Carob is a great naturally sweet, caffeine free option. It is safe for children and even dogs and cats. Also, it burns alkaline in the body as opposed to chocolate, which burns acidic. When majority of what we eat burns acidic it is a great "sweet" option for trying to be healthy.
1 (10 oz.) package of Carob chips (raw, unsweetened is ideal)
2 Tb Coconut Cream Concentrate
½ cup Water
1 ½ tsp Vanilla Flavoring
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Put carob chips into a double boiler. Place over hot (not boiling), water. Stir until melted. While carob is melting blend coconut cream concentrate with water in a blender on high making coconut milk (you could also use actual coconut cream/butter in the same amount). Add coconut milk slowly into melted carob, stirring constantly until smooth. Then add vanilla and blend until incorporated.
Spread carob mixture into a lightly oiled 8 inch pan. Cool in the refrigerator until set and firm, about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
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