Craving something sweet but want to keep it healthy? Try out this simple and delicious carob cookie recipe with just 4 ingredients that you probably have on hand!
If you’re looking for a delicious and healthier twist on classic chocolate chip cookies, then carob cookies are a great option. Carob is a naturally sweet healthy alternative to cocoa powder and packs a wonderful flavor of its own. Not only are these amazing morsels taste great but they're also incredibly simple to make – now that's what we call scrumptious treats with minimal effort! With just four ingredients, you can whip up some tasty carob cookies in no time at all so why not give them a try? They are soft and chewy! Yum! Read on to get the recipe and instructions for making your very own batch of vegan-friendly carob cookies that are naturally sweetened.
What is Carob, you may ask?
Carob powder, also called carob flour is a cocoa powder alternative. Carob is made from dried roasted carob tree pods and looks a lot like cocoa powder. Carob powder is often used as a natural sweetener in baked goods. It's sweet and has a unique taste.
4 Ingredients Healthy Carob Cookies
Yields: 10 cookies
Prep time: 5 min
Baked time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients;
3 ripe bananas
1/2 cup almond butter or any nut or seed butter you prefer
1/4 cup or 1 scoop protein powder or oat flour
2 tbsp carob powder or cacao powder
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350F. Line the cookie tray with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl peel and mash 3 bananas until look like pudding. Add the remaining 3 ingredients and mix well.
Using a large tablespoon scoop the batter 2 times and place it on the baking tray. If you prefer small cookies then use 1 tbsp. Two tablespoons make a medium cookie. Make sure they are about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 15 minutes. Take them out and let them cool for 10 min before removing them from the tray. Enjoy!
Tip. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days, if they last.
You can use cacao powder if you wish for a more chocolaty flavor.