If you’re a chocolate lover but also a weight enthusiast, like me, then these cakey carob brownies will satisfy your chocolate cravings real good. I mean food is the best thing about life, homies, right? #FunFact: did you know that carob is the best sweet + healthy substitute for chocolate? Imagine my happiness to have found the nutty and chocolatey alternative to cocoa powder. Also, the carob is sweeter than cocoa powder and packed with calcium and other healthy nutrients. So, yes this carob brownies recipe is my knight in shining armor. This fancy-looking recipe is easy to make with very simple ingredients.

The added charm of brown sugar!

The brown sugar in this recipe gives these brownies a hint of caramel taste, but the carob powder actually adds a bit of fiber and is caffeine-free. Best of all, you won’t feel guilty about eating two or three, because this recipe is not unhealthy just because it is sweet. These caffeine-free and brown sugar brownies are a non-guilt dessert snack if you are a weight watcher, or you prefer eating healthy.

The brown sugar not only makes that brownies sweet but will also make its texture soft, gooey, and extra brown – like a bar of chocolate. A treat to eyes and mouth alike. Well, dig in, already!

Try and Enjoy!

All you need to do is to try this carob brownies recipe at home, enjoy it with your family or alone with no guilt eating tracking you! Watch out for your dogs though as it can become their favorite treat as well! You will love baking these carob brownies, that I am sure about! Thank me later for the recipe. Ciao!

Cakey Carob Brownies

Author: Kristy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 18 brownies 1x

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Description

If you’re a chocolate lover but also a weight enthusiast, like me, then these cakey carob brownies will satisfy your chocolate cravings real good.

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Ingredients

Cooking spray
1/4 cup toasted carob powder, plus extra for the pan
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Step by Step

Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Lightly spray an 8×8 baking pan with cooking spray. Lightly coat the pan with carob powder.
In a small bowl, whisk together the carob powder, baking powder, and flour. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the oil and sugar. Add the vanilla and eggs, stirring until well blended (small lumps are okay). Mix in the flour mixture, being careful not to overmix, and transfer the batter to the pan.
Bake for 14-15 minutes. A knife or toothpick inserted in the center should have a few moist crumbs on it.
Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: 62
Sugar: 4.5g
Sodium: 11mg
Fat: 3.4g
Saturated Fat: 0.8g
Trans Fat: 0.0g
Carbohydrates: 6.7g
Protein: 1.1g
Cholesterol: 21mg