Hot Hazelnut Carob Drink
I love a good snow hike deep into any alpine wilderness, especially this one set off Mountain Loop Highway in Washington state. Heather Lake is just under 5 miles roundtrip. In winter, it typically starts out snow free, but after gradually climbing 1,000 feet you slowly enter a winter wonderland.
I love a hot cuppa something to warm up on snow hikes and having a treat planned for the top gives me that extra incentive to keep climbing to not only enjoy the payoff view, but warm up with a delicious sweet treat.
If you aren’t familiar with carob it sort of taste like chocolate, but not. Both carob and chocolate come from a tropical pod. However, unlike chocolate, carob doesn’t contain any caffeine and has 3 times more calcium. It’s also free of tyramine & theobromine, amino acids known to be potential causes of migraines in some individuals after consumption. Ultimately, carob can be a great alternative to chocolate on a low-acid reflux safe diet and satisfy that bitter, rich, and woody craving.
Hot Hazelnut Carob Drink
Ingredients
- 4 cups oatmilk (or any other non-dairy milk)
- 4 TBS carob powder
- 2 tsp hazelnut extract
- 1 tsp honey (or more if you like it sweeter)
- Marshmallows (I used vanilla Smashmallows)
- Supplies: backpacking stove with propane, large titanium pot, metal fork, & enamel mugs
Instructions
- Prep supplies for trip: In a water bottle or other transportable container combine oatmilk and hazelnut extract. Put carob powder in plastic baggy. And put honey in small container.
- Find amazing location and set up backpacking stove.
- Pour carob powder and oatmilk with hazelnut extract into large titanium pot. Stir well with fork. Place on backpacking stove and bring just to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in honey.
- Pour into mugs and top with vanilla smashmallows. Enjoy!
Let me know if you make this and share your view!
