How is carob molasses made?

You get carob molasses from cooking the fruit of the carob pod with water, then straining and reducing it down to a crazy delicious syrup . It's a Middle Eastern product, so if you want it, head to your nearest Middle Eastern market or look online.

Does carob molasses raise blood sugar?

Although carob is naturally sweet, it has a low glycaemic index, and studies demonstrate that it lowers blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

Is carob molasses high in sugar?

The low sugar and fat content also makes it a great dietary addition or chocolate substitution for people looking to lose weight. Carob molasses is rich in calcium, zinc, and other minerals. Calcium content is three times more than milk.

Does carob molasses need to be refrigerated?

Except for the unsulfured variety, molasses does not need to be refrigerated after a person opens the jar . They can store it in a cool, dry place.

What does carob do for the body?

Its fruit are broad pods that are eaten as food and also used in medicine. The carob fruit contains dietary fiber and antioxidants. Chemicals in carob might have weight loss effects, reduce blood sugar and insulin levels, and lower cholesterol levels . People use carob for diarrhea and high cholesterol.

Is carob good for stomach?

Medicinally, carob is used for digestion problems including diarrhea, heartburn, and the intestine's inability to properly absorb certain nutrients from food . These absorption disorders include celiac disease and sprue. Other uses of carob include treatment of obesity, vomiting during pregnancy, and high cholesterol.

What are the ingredients in carob molasses?

Carob molasses is made by soaking milled carob pods in water and slowly reducing the extracted liquid to a thick syrup. In Lebanon, carob molasses is often used as an alternative to sugar. Carob is naturally high in fiber and is caffeine-free, which makes it ideal for people with high blood pressure.

Is carob molasses healthy?

Although carob molasses is a source of nutrients , both sweeteners are considered added sugars. These types of sweets improve the taste of various foods but add very little nutritional value. It's OK to include sweets like molasses in your diet, but you should limit your intake to help keep calories under control.

Does carob molasses increase testosterone?

The results of multivariate analysis compared to the placebo group showed that by controlling the levels of hormones in the pre-intervention stage, in Carob users, the probability of normal levels of LH, prolactin, and testosterone were, respectively, 18%, 37%, and 40% higher than that of abnormal levels.

What is pure carob molasses?

Arifoğlu Organic Carob Molasses 480 Gr (Cold Pressed) Carob Molasses is prepared according to Arifoğlu methods without applying high heat treatment of the Carob fruit grown in the Mediterranean and Aegean Regions . It is produced by concentrating the carob juice obtained by the cold squeezing method in a vacuum system.

Sfouf bil debis (carob molasses cake) recipe (2024)

With all due respect to brownies, these Lebanese
Sfouf bi debs bars are rich, moist and almost fudgy,( the very definition of irresistible) and they might have just taken brownies’ spot as my kids’ new favorite dessert!

Molasses cake orsfouf b debsis an egg-less, vegetarian Lebanese cake made with local carob molasses instead of sugar.

What is carob molasses (dibs kharoob)?

Carob molasses (debs el kharroub) is a thick brown syrup, traditionally prepared in Lebanon -and throughout the Levant -from carob pods:the pods are milled then soaked in water and a thick and sweet liquid is extracted by reducing the liquid from soaking the pods.

What can I use carob molasses for?

You can think of carob molasses as a natural and healthy sweetener and as a substitute for chocolate. As a sweetener,it is a wonderful addition to your baked goods and desserts, it adds a mild sweetness and a mild nutty tone. You can use it instead of honey, syrup or sugar in a recipe. I love it in the morning mixed with Greek yogurt then topped with some nuts, seeds or granola. If you have never tried it before,the best place to start is to mix equal parts tahini and molasses and dive in! You can dip some pita bread into the mix or simply enjoy it by the spoonful 😛
You can also use it in marinades, smoothies and salad dressings. If you can’t find carob syrup/ molasses you may be able to find carob powder and that is a great substitute for cocoa in dessert recipes .
In addition to its sweet chocolaty flavor, it is actually packed with nutrients. It is rich in potassium, calcium and phosphorous, and an important source of iron

Sfouf bil debis (carob molasses cake) recipe (2)

I am sharing two versions of this recipe with you today. One with added sugar and powdered milk and the other one is vegan and added sugar free. The recipe with added sugar yields a fudgy, moist and slightly dense sfouf that is almost brownie like in consistency. The sugar free version is lighter, not overly sweet and has a more airy cake like crumb.

Before getting to the recipe, please allow me to thank all of you my wonderful readers who have welcomed me back with your kind comments. Your words and warmth touched my heart and I am deeply grateful 🙂

Sfouf bil debis (carob molasses cake) recipe (3)

Carob molasses cake (sfouf bi debis kharoub)

1 tablespoon tahini
1 1/2 cup fine semolina flour
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup powdered milk
1 1/2 teaspoon ground anise
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/3 cup carob molasses (check out the notes for substitutions)
1/4 cup untoasted sesame seeds

Directions
1.Heat the oven to 350F (180C).
2.Use the tahini to brush a 10 inch (25 cm) round cake pan. Make sure to brush the base and sides. The tahini does a dual purpose: prevent sticking and adding flavor
3.In a bowl , add the semolina flour, both types of flour, sugar, powdered milk, ground anise, baking powder,whisk to combine
4. In another bowl, mix the water, vegetable oil, and carob molasses.
5. Add the wet mix to the dry mix and whisk until well combined.
6.Pour the batter in the cake pan.
7.Sprinkle evenly with the sesame seeds.
8.Bake in the oven for 40 minutes. (or until a cake tester comes out clean) 9.Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
10.Cut in small squares

Sugar free sfouf

1 tablespoon tahini
1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon anise seeds
1 1/2 teaspoon ground anise
1 teaspoon ground fennel
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/4 cup carob molasses (check out the notes for substitutions)
1/4 cup untoasted sesame seeds for topping

Directions
1.Heat the oven to 350F (180C).
2.Use the tahini to brush a 10 inch (25 cm) round cake pan. Make sure to brush the base and sides. The tahini does a dual purpose: prevent sticking and adding flavor
3.In a bowl , both types of flour, anise seeds, ground anise,ground fennel , cinnamon, baking powder,whisk to combine
4. In another bowl, mix the water, oil, and carob molasses.
5. Add the wet mix to the dry mix and whisk until well combined.
6.Pour the batter in the cake pan.
7.Sprinkle evenly with the sesame seeds.
8.Bake in the oven for 40 minutes. (or until a cake tester comes out clean) 9.Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
10.Cut in small squares

Can I use different types of molasses in this recipe?

Traditionally this recipe is made with carob molasses but I have tried it with date molasses and a combination of date and carob molasses and it works really well with all the options. Do keep in mind though that each type of molasses has its own unique taste that it lends to the cake. So experiment with different types and decide which one or combination do you like best

سبق جربتوا السفوف؟ طيب جربتوا تعملوا حلويات بدبس الخروب؟
دبس الخروب من المحليات الطبيعيه التراثيه اللي كانت تستخدم بكثرة في بلاد الشام.هو بديل صحي للشوكولاته في وصفات الحلويات و هو غني بالبوتاسيوم و الكالسيوم و الفسفور و الحديد
السفوف بدبس الخروب وصفة تراثية لبنانيه جميلة