I was browsing through our wonderful local bulk foods place this morning, and came across something interesting: carob molasses. I remembered hearing about it some years ago, but never had the chance to try it. Since carob is a diamond superfood for Gatherers, I bought a jar and brought it home. It's pure carob and water, nothing else. The taste is really good--sort of a blend of regular molasses and mild blackstrap with a hint of chocolate or cocoa, and sweet without being overwhelmingly so. I'm going to try it in my baking and see how it does.

I did a google search for 'carob molasses' and lo and behold, Amazon.com sells it through their grocery! They also had the cheapest price, about $5.50USD per jar for three jars.

Anyone else ever try carob molasses? If so, what did or do you think of it?  

Yaman raves about those!
and so does Alek!

Just used a small amount in a batch of raspberry oat flour muffins. The carob molasses gave the muffins a really lovely malty-chocolately flavor--very mild, but the taste went well with the fresh fruit and the mellow oat flour. It also made the muffins brown beautifully. I'm hooked!

Thanks Lola--I should have asked Yaman about it

mmm, I'm gonna have to try this!

Brighid,

Carob molasses is one of my favourites. I just love it. Try it with tahini, excellent snack/dessert.

Cheers,
Yaman

in 3 to 6 month s time!
the tahini for us gatherers, I mean.....

It's worth waiting Lola'cim

In the meantime, maybe almond butter can be a good alternative for tahini

evet canim!

Ooohh, almond butter and carob molasses . . . yum! Thanks for the suggestion Yaman

Wow, that sounds good!  I'll have to look for it, Brig.
Thanks,
Jane