Carob powder - lots of questions
#13126 - 07/03/03 07:15 PM
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Corinne
Reged: 05/19/03
Posts: 202
Loc: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Can I use it just like cocoa powder? I have been having a few more attacks than usual and it's usually after I've been eating chocolate. *sigh*  And I was wondering if I could use carob powder in my recipes and if it is better for IBS than cocoa powder. I am hoping it's not the chocolate but that's about the only thing I have been doing "wrong". Ok and not enough sleep. But that's been true for some time now. Is there caffeine in carob powder?
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Corinne: I happen to use Carob powder because I felt cocoa powder was a trigger for me also. I use it all the time, but at a lower measurement. For hot chocolate the Hershey container states to use 2-3 teaspoons of cocoa, I use about 1/2 teaspoon of carob powder. Experiment with the amounts and you'll get used to the carob taste, I didn't like it in the beginning, but it grows on you especially if you cut down on the amount.
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Thanks, Karin. I'm going to try brownies with it. I'll try reducing the amount as you suggest. It's a real bummer that chocolate seems to be a trigger for me. It was one of my only comfort foods left. Oh well. It seems that I'll have to find a new favorite dessert!
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Carob Brownies
#13467 - 07/08/03 09:30 AM
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Corinne
Reged: 05/19/03
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Loc: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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I made them and they were great! I'd forgotten how much I like the taste of carob. It's not as good as chocolate but hey. I used almond flavour in the icing and it was so yummy. My daughter (4) didn't like them but that's ok. I can make her regular ones. I just substituted the same amount of carob powder for the cocoa. Next I'm going to try fudge!
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