Raw Carob Balls Safe For Breastfeeding
Hello,
I love raw chocolate! Do you??
As a new mama functioning on no sleep I find my self grabbing for the raw chocolate even more than usual. It’s delicious, comforting, and gives me a boost of energy but my baby doesn’t seem to like it. He is noticeably more fussy when I eat chocolate, even when it’s raw and of high quality!
I’ve decided to start making things using raw carob powder instead of raw cacao powder. So far so good! I haven’t had the nightly fussing at the witching hour and I still get my sweet dessert fix.
Raw carob is the perfect antioxidant, very good for digestion, and helps with weight loss. It’s also high in selenium which is a great nutrient for thyroid support.
I made a Youtube video making Raw Carob Love Balls. It’s totally organic because I don’t have an exact recipe but I walk you through my process. These raw carob balls can be eaten breastfeeding or not. They’re delicious!
I did notice as I was pouring the raw organic nuts in I used about a 1 cup walnuts and 1/4 cup pecans. Also, I used to be very diligent about soaking my nuts before eating them but I’ve relaxed a bit. My personal theory as of now is that when I grab a bag raw organic almonds or walnuts for snacking in the car or hiking and I eat them right out of the back unsoaked and feel fine. The percentage of raw nuts in my diet is so low that I don’t take the time to soak them. If you feel better soaking your nuts, please do.
Enjoy the video
Do you like carob? Comment below and let me know if you make the balls.
Stay Healthy,
Melissa Henig