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Carob Cinnamon Delight instead of coffee – a calming hot beverage

December 23, 2011 By Trudy Scott 31 Comments

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Carob is a delicious alternative to coffee or hot chocolate as it doesn’t contain caffeine. It has a definite chocolate-like flavor and is something I recommend to my clients who may be looking for a healthier alternative or who can’t tolerate coffee or chocolate. Carob is originally from the eastern Mediterranean region, Northern Africa and the western part of Asia. Ceratonia siliqua or carob is also known as locust bean gum.

Consider trying carob if you are anxious and stressed. There are a subset of those with anxiety who are more prone to the anxiety-provoking effects of coffee and some very sensitive people may even find the caffeine in chocolate to be too stimulating.

In fact a 2002 study found that carob may actually have calming effects. It is also antioxidant rich, contains the polyphenol gallic acid which has been shown to help metabolic syndrome, it has been shown to lower total and LDL cholesterol, it has chemoprotective properties and helps with digestion.

Here is a recipe for a delicious beverage you can make using carob powder:

Carob Cinnamon Delight al la Trudy

¾ cup of boiling water

1 Tablespoon carob powder

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Coconut milk (full-fat) or fresh raw cream (if you can tolerate dairy)

Boil the water, add carob and cinnamon and top up with coconut milk (or cream), stir and enjoy! The carob tends to settle a bit so you’ll probably need to stir it again when you’re half way through drinking it.

If you are going to give up coffee it’s good to have some alternative beverages on hand You could try delicious herbal teas (such as licorice, lemon-ginger, and mint), coffee substitutes such as Dandy Blend, rooibos or green rooibos (herbal teas from South Africa that appears to have health benefits similar to those of green tea), or one of my favorites – carob!

I’d love to get your feedback on how you enjoyed this and any variations you’ve tried.

Enjoy!

P.S.  Check out my book The Antianxiety Food Solution: How the Foods You Eat Can Help You Calm Your Anxious Mind, Improve Your Mood, and End Cravings for other calming tips. 

 

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About Trudy Scott

Food Mood Expert Trudy Scott is a certified nutritionist on a mission to educate and empower anxious individuals worldwide about natural solutions for anxiety, stress and emotional eating.

Trudy is the author of The Antianxiety Food Solution: How the Foods You Eat Can Help You Calm Your Anxious Mind, Improve Your Mood and End Cravings and host of The Anxiety Summit now in its 4th season and called a “bouquet of hope.”

Trudy is passionate about sharing the powerful food mood connection because she experienced the results first-hand, finding complete resolution of her anxiety and panic attacks.

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  1. AvatarSue Painter says

    December 27, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    I’m glad to know about this option as I’m not a coffee drinker away. Sounds delicious.

    Reply
    • Avatareverywomanover29 says

      December 28, 2011 at 11:13 am

      Sue
      Please let me know what you think of it….

      Reply
  2. AvatarTerry Monaghan says

    December 28, 2011 at 5:57 am

    Trudy,

    As you know (since you don’t want me drinking coffee) – I tried this recipe and it is DELICIOUS! I have a new morning drink… And one I can also have late in the day with no negative impact.

    Thanks so much!

    Terry

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    • Avatareverywomanover29 says

      December 28, 2011 at 11:12 am

      Terry
      I’m SO glad you are enjoying this! the cinnamon is also great for blood sugar control and coconut has antimicrobial properties so you get even more benefits other than just quitting the coffee
      Trudy

      Reply
      • AvatarJerri Jones says

        January 20, 2016 at 6:57 am

        Thank you for the info about the cinnamon and coconut. I love to cook and it is such a positive affirmation when you comment that the ingredients are nutritious and why. It makes me happy that I learn from you.

  3. AvatarJennifer Bourn says

    December 28, 2011 at 1:00 pm

    Trudy – I just printed this and will be trying it out! I used to LOVE hot chocolate, but all the “mixes” have milk powder in them or are made with milk. I’ve since switched to tea – but this sounds like such a yummy alternative – thanks!!

    Jennifer Bourn, Bourn Creative

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    • Avatareverywomanover29 says

      December 30, 2011 at 12:59 pm

      Jennifer
      If you LOVED hot chocolate I know you’re going to LOVE this! And since the coconut milk is dairy-free you get to use something to make it nice and creamy too. Enjoy!
      Trudy

      Reply
  4. Avatarcristina says

    December 30, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    Thanks Trudy! I will try this. I just started experimenting with coffee alternatives. This morning I made myself a “Tulsi-Latte” with a little bit of honey. It was so good!!

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    • Avatareverywomanover29 says

      December 30, 2011 at 12:56 pm

      Cristina
      Carob is a great alternative but Tulsi is great too – because it’s caffeine-free and really great for stress-relief
      Trudy

      Reply
      • AvatarSteve says

        January 19, 2016 at 2:32 pm

        Tulsi Basil? Great, I have some of that growing in the garden. Great flavor!

  5. AvatarKatherine C. H. E. says

    December 30, 2011 at 6:35 pm

    Carob is so yummy. Glad to try this new recipe. THANKS! Katherine

    Reply
  6. AvatarLisa Manyon says

    December 31, 2011 at 8:14 am

    Trudy,

    I used to love carob when I was a kid. I’m adding carob powder to my my shopping list and I’ll give this a try.

    Write on!~

    Lisa

    Reply
  7. AvatarMitch Tublin says

    December 31, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    Trudy,
    This sounds great. I will share this with my family.
    Mitch

    Reply
  8. AvatarDebbie McNeill, Creative Crafting Coach says

    January 1, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    Trudy, this looks like a yummy recipe that is actually good for you. I used to enjoy hot chocolate mixes but there’s too much sugar and who knows what added to the commercial recipes. I like how you always offer up some great alternate products. I’ve not heard of Carob Powder before. Is it available in the regular grocery stores? Thx, Debbie

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    • Avatareverywomanover29 says

      January 1, 2012 at 6:23 pm

      Debbie
      Yes, you can find carob in the natural foods section of regular grocery stores – enjoy!
      Trudy

      Reply
  9. AvatarStephen says

    October 26, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    Many thanks for this recipe, the added cinnamon tastes like a treat, I added >1tsp raw honey to mine. I’m drinking it right now as an afternoon hot drink, even though it is over 35degrees Celsius on this hot spring day.

    Reply
    • Avatareverywomanover29 says

      October 27, 2014 at 10:33 pm

      Glad to hear this Stephen

      Reply
  10. AvatarLaura says

    November 25, 2014 at 9:51 am

    Thanks Trudy! I got this idea from listening to you on the Summit. I used carob in some steamed raw cow’s milk, with a splash of vanilla and nutmeg. I’ve never been a coffee-drinker, but I had to cut out all sugar and cacao recently, so this drink is so tasty to me!

    Reply
    • AvatarTrudy Scott says

      November 25, 2014 at 3:22 pm

      Wonderful Laura! yummm!

      Reply
  11. AvatarMichele Christensen says

    February 25, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    Oh my gosh that sounds so good, especially with the coconut milk! That would be a treat like hot cocoa. Mmmmm.

    Reply
  12. AvatarAlexandra says

    August 19, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    Hi Trudy any specific brand that you recommend for the carob powder? There seams to be roasted and raw
    Thank you

    Reply
    • AvatarTrudy Scott says

      August 19, 2015 at 6:35 pm

      I like Chatfields carob

      Reply
  13. AvatarKohava Benatar says

    November 14, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    Thank you Trudy.
    I am not a coffee drinker but it sounds good I’ll try it.
    I started reading you book I recently purchased and using the Amino acid for anxiety and Herpes.

    Reply
    • AvatarTrudy Scott says

      November 17, 2015 at 4:42 pm

      Kohava
      It is great – enjoy! Glad to hear you are trying the aminos too

      Reply
  14. AvatarLiliana Tavo says

    November 17, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    Where do you buy Carob?

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    • AvatarTrudy Scott says

      November 17, 2015 at 4:33 pm

      Liliana
      In the grocery store in the section with tea and coffee, and sometimes in the baking section with cocoa. Health stores also have it and you can get it online too

      Reply
      • AvatarLiliana Tavo says

        November 18, 2015 at 2:05 pm

        Thank you so much! I love reading your blog! thank you !

  15. AvatarSteve says

    January 19, 2016 at 2:34 pm

    Instead of using water, I boiled coconut water and added coconut milk as well. Very creamy 🙂

    Reply
  16. AvatarJohn says

    June 7, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    Thanks for this helpful information. I read that matcha tea commonly has a much higher lead content than regular green tea and a recommendation is only one cup a day for adults. Know anything about this?
    Thanks

    Reply
    • AvatarTrudy Scott says

      June 7, 2016 at 6:21 pm

      John
      It’s not something I drink or recommend to clients but just the other day someone asked me this on facebook and Magdalena was going to ask her supplier about this. I’ll see if she can come and give us any feedback

      Reply
  17. Avatarnadia says

    April 10, 2017 at 2:26 pm

    Thanks for the recipe. It was delicious <3

    Reply

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