If you’ve never tried carob, you’re missing out on a sweet and healthy treat. Carob is one of my favorite sweet treats, in fact I find myself opting for carob chips on my frozen yogurt instead of chocolate chips. Or occasionally I’ll stop by Clark’s Nutritional Centers for a few yummy carbo malted balls that can be found in the bulk bins. Carob malted balls are like Whoppers malted milk balls but have more flavor and are lower in fat and calories. Carob is closely related to chocolate and has many of the same health benefits as chocolate. Carob is known for it’s hint of cocoa and coffee flavor but is without caffeine. Carbo is also lower in calories and fat compared to chocolate. It’s also high in fiber and low in sugar. Its low sugar content is because it’s naturally sweeter compared to chocolate, thus requiring less sugar during processing. Some health benefits to eating carob include a higher protein and calcium content. When comparing carob to chocolate, carob does not contain oxalic acid, which can get in the way of calcium being absorbed in the body. Carob is also lower in sodium and is a good source of copper, manganese, potassium, and magnesium. It naturally has a high level of vitamin A and B vitamins. There is also some research to show that carob can help reduce migraines and acts as a remedy for diarrhea.
If your wondering how to use carbo, you can pretty much use it the same way you would use chocolate in a recipe. It comes in powder or solid form and can be found at a natural foods store such as Clark's Nutritional Centers, Sprouts or Whole Foods Market.
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