Ground carob beans

Description

Carob beans are rich in protein (about 8%), natural sugar, vitamins A, D, and some B vitamins, as well as magnesium, calcium, iron, and other minerals. Nowadays, they are ground into a powder used as a chocolate substitute. The beans are high in fiber but very low in fat. They contain neither caffeine nor theobromine. The resulting powder is naturally sweet and tastes similar to chocolate. You can use it in both drinks and baked goods. The powder dissolves well in both hot and cold water.

HOW TO USE: Include carob beans in recipes where you would otherwise add chocolate or cocoa!

MANASGARSAS.LV RECOMMENDATION: Toast oats in butter and sugar, add a beaten egg and ground carob beans, and bake some oatmeal cookies!