Peanut Crunch Clusters

• 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

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.

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Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=636623 (may not work)