Hot Spiced Carob

This delicious, warming drink is made from carob rather than cocoa and you may use your choice of dairy, almond or soy milk. The fresh ginger gives it just a little kick and the sprinkling of spices over the top will tickle the tongue. Organic whipped cream can be made from scratch or purchased from the store.

Ingredients:

2 cups water
1 1-inch piece of peeled fresh ginger, cut in half
3 to 4 TB carob powder
2 cups milk
honey, to taste
pinch of cinnamon powder
pinch of cardamom powder
organic whipped cream

How to Prepare:

Bring water to a low simmer with ginger. Cover and allow this to slowly simmer for 5 minutes over low heat. Remove ginger pieces and discard. Add carob powder blending completely. Add milk and honey and heat until hot but not boiling. Pour in mugs and sprinkle the top with ground cinnamon and cardamom. Add a dollop of organic whipped cream.