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Gluten-free, fiber-rich, healthy cookie made with carob and buckwheat
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Buckwheat carob cookie (25 g) has 103 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.8 g of carbs, 1.6 g of protein, 3.5 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
103
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
15.8g
· 6% DV
Protein
1.6g
· 3% DV
Fat
3.5g
· 4% DV
Fiber
1.9g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 63% · Protein 6% · Fat 31%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 103 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.5 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.55 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 28 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.8 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 25 g | 103 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 10 g | 41 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 62 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 164 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 50 g | 205 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 60 g | 246 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 75 g | 308 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 100 g | 410 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
A buckwheat carob cookie usually tastes mildly sweet, earthy and lightly caramel-like. Carob is less bitter than cocoa, while buckwheat gives the cookie a distinctive nutty flavor. The exact taste varies with the sweetener and any added spices or nuts.
Mix buckwheat flour and carob powder with fat and a sweetener, shape the dough, then bake until set. Add the flour gradually: buckwheat dough can turn dry and crumbly if it absorbs more than the recipe needs.
Yes, carob powder can replace cocoa in a buckwheat carob cookie, but the flavor will be sweeter and less bitter, with caramel-like notes. Taste the dough before adding extra sweetener, since carob itself contributes sweetness.
A buckwheat carob cookie can crumble because buckwheat flour lacks the gluten that makes wheat dough elastic. Too little moisture or fat can make that texture more pronounced. Let baked cookies cool before moving them, and add a little liquid if the unbaked dough feels dry.
Store buckwheat carob cookies in an airtight container in a cool, dry place after they have cooled completely. Sealing them while warm traps moisture and softens them. If they lose their crispness, a brief warming in the oven can help.
Yes, buckwheat carob cookies freeze well. Cool them completely, separate layers with baking paper, and seal them in a freezer-safe container. Thaw at room temperature before eating; a short reheat can restore some of their freshly baked texture.
It can be a good choice if you want a cookie without cocoa's pronounced chocolate bitterness. Carob gives a gentler, caramel-like flavor, but a buckwheat carob cookie is not identical to a chocolate cookie and may still contain added sweetener.
A buckwheat carob cookie made with carob powder rather than cocoa is naturally caffeine-free. Check the specific recipe if it also includes chocolate, cocoa or coffee, since those ingredients can add caffeine.
Serve a buckwheat carob cookie with tea, coffee or a glass of milk, or crumble it over plain yogurt. Its earthy buckwheat flavor and mild sweetness pair especially well with tart fruit such as berries.
Yes, you can reduce the added sweetener in a buckwheat carob cookie, especially because carob already has a naturally sweet taste. Change the amount gradually, since sweeteners also affect browning and, in some recipes, the cookie's texture.
Vitamins
B3
0.45mg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
B5
0.11mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.23mg · 10% DV
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
30mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
15mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
53mg · 2% DV
Sodium
28mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 103 calories in 1 piece (medium) (25 g):
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Buckwheat carob cookie is a modern-style baked treat made with buckwheat and carob, rather than a cookie tied to one traditional regional recipe. Carob brings a gently cocoa-like sweetness, while buckwheat has a distinctive earthy, slightly nutty flavour; despite its name, buckwheat is not wheat.
The cookie may be crisp at the edges and softer in the middle. Enjoy it with tea or coffee as a snack, or alongside fruit for a simple breakfast; its mellow sweetness pairs especially well with unsweetened drinks. Buckwheat is naturally gluten-free, though anyone avoiding gluten should check the product’s label for assurance. It provides 7.5 g of fibre per 100 g, so one medium cookie can make a satisfying small treat.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.55g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.27g
Omega 6:3 ratio 17.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (17.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.