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Almond milk smoothie with carob and banana. |
Whip up This Carob-Banana Smoothie and Daydream
It's the little things in life. So they say. And today I would agree- wholeheartedly, in fact, with every rebel piece of my currently dairy-free chocolate-verboten heart. Because giving up one thing might lead to inviting something new into your repertoire.
So one particularly soft and balmy day last week I thought of carob powder- that earthy crunchy nutty substitute for chocolate- those of us old enough to remember the counter culture in fond and vivid flashbacks recall with a surge of bedeviled hippie affection.
And I started dreaming of smoothies and cupcakes and all sorts of carob infused possibilities.
Are any of you allergic to chocolate? Or do you row the same ulcer healing boat that floats my world? This recipe's for you.
Carob is slightly sweet and nutty and has a warm, friendly taste not unlike a mild mocha or chocolate with barley malt (barley is off limits to those of us gluten-free). And as a bonus- it has a few nutrients, too, for those interested; cookbook author Rebecca Wood states it contains calcium and potassium, is low in fat (compared to cocoa powder) and has zero stimulants (caffeine being yet another ulcer-aggravating culprit). And- it's an age old tonic for upset tummies.
Paired with almond milk and a frozen banana with a kiss of vanilla, the carob powder made a luxurious smoothie.
It's hard to miss chocolate when you can indulge like this.
And I started dreaming of smoothies and cupcakes and all sorts of carob infused possibilities.
Are any of you allergic to chocolate? Or do you row the same ulcer healing boat that floats my world? This recipe's for you.
Carob is slightly sweet and nutty and has a warm, friendly taste not unlike a mild mocha or chocolate with barley malt (barley is off limits to those of us gluten-free). And as a bonus- it has a few nutrients, too, for those interested; cookbook author Rebecca Wood states it contains calcium and potassium, is low in fat (compared to cocoa powder) and has zero stimulants (caffeine being yet another ulcer-aggravating culprit). And- it's an age old tonic for upset tummies.
Paired with almond milk and a frozen banana with a kiss of vanilla, the carob powder made a luxurious smoothie.
It's hard to miss chocolate when you can indulge like this.
Carob-Almond-Banana Smoothie Recipe
So many almond, soy or coconut milks these days- your favorite should work in this easy recipe. I used a chilled coconut milk, and it made a deliciously thick and creamy smoothie. Check your brand to be sure it's gluten-free and dairy-free (always check labels is my mantra).
Chill a glass with a few ice cubes as you whip up this yummy smoothie.
1 sliced frozen banana
1 cup unsweetened almond/coconut/soy milk
1 rounded tablespoon carob powder
1 rounded tablespoon Nutribiotics Vanilla Rice Protein Powder
Pinch of Authentic Foods Vanilla Powder
Pinch of stevia, to taste
Combine the ingredients in a sturdy blender or Magic Bullet and whip on high till smooth and creamy.
Pour into a chilled glass and sip. Luxurious.
Recipe Source: glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com
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Chill a glass with a few ice cubes as you whip up this yummy smoothie.
For a single smoothie you'll need:
1 sliced frozen banana
1 cup unsweetened almond/coconut/soy milk
1 rounded tablespoon carob powder
1 rounded tablespoon Nutribiotics Vanilla Rice Protein Powder
Pinch of Authentic Foods Vanilla Powder
Pinch of stevia, to taste
Instructions:
Combine the ingredients in a sturdy blender or Magic Bullet and whip on high till smooth and creamy.
Pour into a chilled glass and sip. Luxurious.
Recipe Source: glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com
All images & content are copyright protected, all rights reserved. Please do not use our images or content without prior permission. Thank you.
Last updated: April 22, 2025
