Hazelnut Carob Reading Chair

Hazelnut and carob make a rounded, toasted combination with a flavor that suggests chocolate spread without using cocoa. Carob has its own sweetness and earthy character, so don't expect an exact hot-chocolate imitation. Whisk it into a little milk first to avoid dry clumps. A small amount of vanilla brings the nut flavor together. The finished cup is smooth and gently rich, with a hazelnut finish that suits an evening on the sofa more than a very sweet dessert drink.

Ingredients

• 8 oz Unsweetened oat milk
• 1 tsp Smooth hazelnut butter
• 1 tsp Carob powder
• 1/8 tsp Alcohol-free vanilla flavoring

Make it

1. Prepare the ingredients as listed. Any grain, root vegetable or chestnut listed as cooked must already be fully cooked and cooled.
2. Blend the cold oat milk with any fruit, nuts, seeds, nut paste or cooked ingredients until completely smooth. Whisk powders with a spoonful of milk first if needed.
3. Pour into a small saucepan and add the remaining ingredients. Warm gently for 3–4 minutes while whisking; do not boil. Remove any whole peel or ginger slices before serving.
4. Thin with a splash of water if needed and sip once comfortably warm.

Benefits

Hazelnut butter · vitamin E in the mix

Hazelnut butter supplies some vitamin E for the body’s everyday antioxidant defenses; pairing it with oat milk, carob, and vanilla adds another layer to the flavor.

The vanilla detail

Here vanilla supplies a sweet-smelling vanilla aroma, with oat milk, hazelnut butter, and carob turning that familiar ingredient into a different kind of warm cup.

Check the ingredient labels for nuts, peanuts, sesame and other allergens relevant to you.