No-added-sugar hazelnut and carob cream

Carob flour is an ideal substitute for cocoa and chocolate powder, since it can be used in the same preparations as these. But the best thing is that, unlike cocoa, which has caffeine and theobromine, carob does not contain stimulants, making it perfect for children and for people with insomnia, hyperactivity or sensitivity to caffeine.

This hazelnut and carob cream is a healthy and sustainable alternative to conventional cocoa cream. And it is not only free of dairy and without added sugar, but its second main ingredient, carob, is a legume that is grown in Mediterranean climates, and therefore, does not require transport as expensive as that of cocoa, reason for which its price is also cheaper.

Another point in favor of carob is that it has little fat, it is rich in tryptophan (it makes the brain secrete serotonin) and its flavor is not bitter but slightly sweet, so we can make a hazelnut cream without needing to add much sweetener, because the carob is already naturally sweet.

As for the characteristics of this delicious cream, its texture is unctuous and full-bodied and its flavor is intense and sweet, with caramelized notes of toasted hazelnuts.

From this recipe it is also worth noting that it is made without added sugar, because instead of it it has date syrup , a healthier and more nutritious alternative that also gives it even more sweetness.

Thanks to the richness of its ingredients, this hazelnut and carob cream provides us with protein , fiber , beta-carotene , phytosterols , carbohydrates , protoanthocyanidins , tryptophan , lecithin , isoflavones , omega 3 , omega 6 and omega 9 , vitamins C , E , K and group B ( B1 , B2 , B3 , B5 , B6 and B9 or folic acid ), calcium , copper , phosphorous , iron , magnesium , manganese , potassium , selenium , silicon , sodium , iodine and zinc .