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Sweet, fiber-rich cookies made with carob powder
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Carob Cookies (36 g) has 148 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 23.4 g of carbs, 2.2 g of protein, 4.7 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 36 g
148
KCAL / 36G
Carbs
23.4g
· 9% DV
Protein
2.2g
· 4% DV
Fat
4.7g
· 6% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 65% · Protein 6% · Fat 29%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 148 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.7 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.37 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 65 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 23.4 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 36 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 18 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 40 g | 164 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 54 g | 221 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 60 g | 246 kcal |
| 5 piece (jumbo) | 90 g | 369 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 120 g | 492 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
Carob cookies are made by mixing carob powder with flour, a fat, and ingredients such as egg and a sweetener. Shape the dough and bake until the edges are set; avoid overbaking, as they can turn dry as they cool.
Carob cookies can resemble chocolate cookies in color and sweetness, but the flavor is different. Carob has a naturally sweet, mildly toasted, caramel-like taste, while cocoa is more bitter; chocolate added to a recipe changes the comparison.
Cookies made with carob powder alone are naturally caffeine-free because carob does not contain caffeine. Check the recipe, though: added cocoa or chocolate can contribute caffeine.
Yes, carob cookies can be made without added sugar. Mashed banana or dates can provide sweetness, but carob powder is not a complete substitute for a sweetener, and changing sweeteners may alter the cookies’ texture.
Yes, carob powder can replace cocoa in some cookie recipes, but it is naturally sweeter and less bitter. The finished cookies will have a different flavor, so reduce other sweeteners if needed and adjust the dough if it becomes too dry.
Store cooled carob cookies in an airtight container to help keep them soft. Take them out of the oven while the centers still feel slightly tender; they firm up as they cool, and overbaking makes them dry.
Yes, baked carob cookies freeze well. Cool them completely, separate layers with parchment, and seal them in a freezer-safe container; thaw at room temperature before serving.
Plain carob itself is not the same as chocolate, but carob cookies are not a good treat for dogs. They may contain chocolate, raisins, xylitol, or other ingredients that are unsafe for dogs, as well as added sugar and fat.
Not automatically. Carob has a different flavor and naturally contains no caffeine, but the overall nutrition of carob cookies depends on the recipe; added sugar, butter, and portion size still matter.
Carob cookies pair well with coffee, black tea, or a glass of milk. Their sweet, toasted flavor also works with plain yogurt; choose an unsweetened drink if you want to avoid making the snack noticeably sweeter.
Vitamins
Biotin
0.76µg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
Vitamin E
0.25mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.16mg · 7% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
23mg · 3% DV
Magnesium
14mg · 3% DV
Sodium
65mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
76mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Carob Cookies are baked treats made with carob powder, often combined with flour and a sweetener; recipes vary from home to home. Carob comes from a Mediterranean-grown pod, and its naturally deep colour and mellow, molasses-like flavour give these cookies their character.
They may be crisp or soft, depending on the recipe, and are enjoyed as a snack or alongside tea or coffee. In Turkey, where carob is familiar in home cooking, they can be served with afternoon tea; elsewhere, they fit easily into a coffee break or a lunchbox. They are sweet cookies with some fibre—6.5 g per 100 g—but remain an energy-dense treat. Keep the portion modest, or pair one with fruit for a more balanced snack.
Low
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.37g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.84g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.19g
Omega 6:3 ratio 38:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (38:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.