Carob brownies or cookies
Carob brownies or cookies are a chocolate-free, naturally sweet baked treat made using carob powder as the primary flavoring. They typically include ingredients like flour, sugar, oil or butter, eggs, and carob powder, offering a milder, less bitter alternative to traditional chocolate desserts. This dish is popular in health-conscious and Mediterranean cuisines.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These treats are generally high in carbohydrates and fat, with moderate protein if made with eggs or nuts. A typical serving provides a good source of dietary fiber and essential minerals like potassium and magnesium, with a calorie range of approximately 200-300 kcal per piece.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 260 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Potassium | 310 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Calcium | 50 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg |
| Copper | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 brownie (80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Carob is naturally caffeine-free and lower in fat than cocoa, making it a unique substitute for chocolate in desserts. It has been used for centuries in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures as both a food and a traditional remedy.
