Are you looking for some food inspiration? In this list, you will learn how to use carob powder to replace cocoa and you’ll also get 10 recipes with carob powder. Give them a try!
If you’re a chocolate lover that wants to cut on carbs, listen closely: you MUST try using carob powder!
But let’s start with the beginning:
What is carob powder?
Carob powder is made from roasted carob pods, which are then milled into a fine powder similar to flour or, even better, cocoa. Carob is naturally sweet (around half as sweet as sugar) and it has an intense, decadent flavor, exactly like cocoa. It also has the same rich color and consistency.
But probably the best part about carob powder is that it’s low in carbs and fat and rich in proteins. And we all know how important proteins are in a vegan diet, right?
Carob powder is also an excellent alternative to cocoa in case you have a chocolate or cocoa allergy. Although that may sound sad, don’t stress: carob is just as good as the real deal. No compromises here!
These are all very good reasons for using carob powder instead of cocoa more frequently… but how do you use it?
How to use carob powder
And the answer is extremely simple: feel free to use carob powder exactly as you would use cocoa. Just keep in mind to use less sugar, as carob is naturally sweeter than cocoa. That’s all!
If you’re planning on using carob powder for baking chocolate banana bread, for example, you can substitute 1/4 of the flour quantity with carob. Awesome, right?
Carob powder can be used for all the recipes that include cocoa, from a steaming cup of hot chocolate to brownies, protein truffles, homemade chocolate, and more. This way, you’ll end up with a decadent, delicious dessert with less guilt. Just think of all the carbs you’re cutting by making this switch.
Although carob powder is definitely less popular than cocoa, don’t make the mistake of thinking of it as a weird, complicated and expensive ingredient that only vegans use. No, sir, anyone can replace the cocoa with carob powder for a healthier dessert or a yummy homemade truffle!
In case you’re curious to try some exciting recipes with carob powder, then you are in the right place. I have gathered below some of my all-time favorite carob powder recipes for all tastes: from protein-power hemp truffles to gluten-free brownies, raw vegan chocolate, or some delicious ice cream cupcakes, I’m 100% convinced you’ll find something to love in my list below!
All 10 recipes with carob powder below are my own creations and, although I have written some of them years ago, I still love them a lot and try to make them as often as I can. Trust me, all these recipes have passed the test of time!
All you need to do in order to access each of the recipes below is to click on the titles or buttons. Then you can pick your favorite, gather the ingredients, and head to the kitchen.
Happy cooking!
How to Use Carob Powder to Replace Cocoa - 10 Recipes with Carob Powder
Are you looking for some food inspiration? In this list, you will learn how to use carob powder to replace cocoa and you’ll also get 10 recipes with carob powder. Give them a try!
These raw protein power carob hemp truffles are some of the best raw truffles you'll ever eat! These are super-creamy, melt in your mouth and above all, they're super-healthy too!
With this gluten-free brownies recipe, you'll get perfect, moist and chocolatey gluten-free brownies every time! They're vegan and refined sugar-free too!
This raw citrus carob pudding is a healthy, vegan dessert you can eat for breakfast! It's nourishing and diet-friendly too!
This is an amazing gluten-free chocolate cake recipe, topped with fresh berries and pineapple slices and covered in a delicious, sweet banana-carob cream frosting!
These chocolate-covered ladyfingers are ready in less than 5 minutes and they're also sugar-free and healthy!
Recipe for raw vegan cashew chocolate, homemade, created with only 4 ingredients: cashews, cocoa butter, carob powder and healthy sweetener of choice.
This is a recipe for raw vegan chocolate and raspberry cake, ready in less than half an hour! You can make this raw vegan chocolate cake with other berries too!
This no-bake biscuit salami is sugar-free, vegan and delicious! If you loved the original biscuit salami recipe when you were little, then you'll love this healthier version too!
These little raw almond-chocolate truffles have a secret ingredient you'll love! They're sweet, juicy and delicious! Give them a try!
These raw vegan chocolate ice cream cupcakes are ready in just 10 minutes and are super-healthy and delicious! These are a perfect guilt-free dessert!
If you make this, please leave a review and rating if you liked this recipe! ★★★★★
Andie
Thursday 8th of June 2023
Nabisco's Famous Chocolate Wafers have been discontinued. There isn't a good product replacement so I am looking to bake my own wafers... And... My service dog LOVES chocolate. But because of the theobromine caffeine content he can't have chocolate. So, I also want to find a recipe that is (or that I can adjust so it is) safe to give him. "Chocolate Wafer Cookies"; anyone have any ideas?
Lisa T
Monday 6th of September 2021
I've recently developed an intolerance to Hershey chocolate; I have an 'acid rush/ GERD' overnight. The information I just read about carob was very helpful! I hope I can tolerate it. There are so many cookies in stores that contain chocolate. Do you know of ready-made carob cookies? I'm always looking for quick recipes.Thanks for the information; it was easy to understand. Take care 🙂