It can be sipped chilled or used to sweeten a smoothie. Put the dates, almond butter, carob, honey, nutmeg, and salt in a food processor and blend until a cohesive, moist, almost elastic dough ...

There are few things nicer than sitting in the shade of a tree with a cool drink on a hot day ... grow a shade tree without too much hassle, a carob (Ceratonia siliqua) would seem to be ideal.

Blend coconut, brazil nuts, cinnamon and carob in a food processor to a fine crumb. Add dates and pulse until combined. Add water and tahini and pulse until sticky and combined (about 10seconds).