Carob Spread, Black Bean Version
Posted by Celine on May 16, 2008
bingo! this one doesn’t harden once placed in the fridge, and added bonus? it tastes amazing. it still is open to whatever substitutions you fancy, so have fun. or give a try to the chickpea-based one, if you’d like.
1 can (15oz) black beans, rinsed
2 T shredded coconut
2 T carob powder
2 T nut butter of your choice [I used cashew/macadamia]
2 T coconut oil
2 T agave nectar
1/2 t pure vanilla extract
2 T dried cherries
4 dates, dried but not too dry
place all ingredients in your food processor, and mix until completely smooth, stopping often to scrape sides with rubber spatula.
chill for a few hours and enjoy on your favorite bread, or in your oatmeal, for breakfast.
makes approximately 1 1/2 cups.
the spread on top of a mole bread slice.
May 16, 2008 at 8:26 pm
wow! this recipe kind of reminds me of a dessert hummus meets nutella. you are so creative!
May 16, 2008 at 8:30 pm
[...] cherries or dates. playing around with it will definitely bring out something even better. update: done, and with excellent results! but anyway, I’m throwing the recipe out there [below the bread [...]
May 16, 2008 at 9:34 pm
I was just gonna say…I’ve had great results subbing dates or prunes for the sugar in the black bean brownies…Looks like you figured it out for this too! But what I great idea to make a sweet chocolately bean spread.
May 16, 2008 at 10:40 pm
YUM!! I love the idea of using dates in this recipe…BTW, I am making your white bean brownies (I forget the correct name…sorry!) this weekend! Took me long enough, right?!
Courtney
May 17, 2008 at 12:36 am
ohhhh, this is gorgeous!
May 17, 2008 at 3:13 am
MMMMmmmm! This does sound like a step up from the other one (love the cherries/dates). Can’t wait to try it!
May 17, 2008 at 11:52 am
Oh! I just boiled some black beans for bb burgers tonight, and I’ll have enough to try this! Thanks!
May 17, 2008 at 12:54 pm
This sounds great. I’ll have to try it once I’ll get my hands on some carob powder…
May 27, 2008 at 3:44 pm
Oh gosh that slice with the spread looks TO DIE FOR… Great job!