Peanut Crunch Clusters

Name: Peanut Crunch Clusters
Ingredients: 12 oz. carob bits (unsweetened); 1/2 c. peanut or other nut butter; 2 c. chopped dry roasted peanuts or other nuts; 2 medium, ripe bananas; 5 oz. soft tofu (about 1/2 c.); 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 3 Tbsp. carob powder; 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch; 1/2 c. skim milk or low-fat soy milk; 3 Tbsp. honey or maple syrup; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; vanilla ice milk or soy-based ice cream

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

12 oz. carob bits (unsweetened)
1/2 c. peanut or other nut butter
2 c. chopped dry roasted peanuts or other nuts
2 medium, ripe bananas
5 oz. soft tofu (about 1/2 c.)
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 Tbsp. carob powder
1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. skim milk or low-fat soy milk
3 Tbsp. honey or maple syrup
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
vanilla ice milk or soy-based ice cream

Directions

1

In a small saucepan, combine carob powder and cornstarch, mixing well.
2

Add about 2 tablespoons of the milk and stir until mixture is very smooth.
3

Gradually add remaining milk, one tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4

Stir in honey or maple syrup.
5

Bring mixture to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
6

Continue to cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
7

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
8

Spoon ice milk or ice cream into serving bowls and top with hot sauce. Makes 4 servings (2 tablespoons of sauce for each serving). Excellent.