Carob, a substitute for chocolate

Carob is a tropical bean, often used as a substitute for chocolate. Carob powder looks a lot like cacao powder but it's less bitter. Carob contains a lot of nutrients such as vitamin A, D, some of the B-vitamins, calcium, iron, fiber, antioxidants, protein, etc. Carob is low in fat and helps stabilize our blood sugar level.

Sounds like the perfect ingredient to make treats with, doesn't it?

I made some raw cashew carob cookies. Delicious with a cup of apple tea & some blueberries.

• 1 cup cashews
• 1 tbsp of nut butter
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup carob powder
• 5 pitted dates
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• a pinch of celtic sea salt
• splash of filtered water

xoxo