These wholesome coconut macaroons are crisp on the surface and chewy on the within. They’re vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened and solely require 6 primary elements!
In the event you like coconut you must attempt these wholesome coconut macaroons as a result of they’re jam-packed with coconut taste! They’re so dang scrumptious and tremendous simple to whip up.
As soon as baked, they’re crispy on the surface with a young and moist middle. For this model I melted chocolate chips for dipping and drizzling, however the chocolate is completely non-compulsory. They’re 100% scrumptious with out the chocolate as properly, however every thing is best with chocolate, am I proper?!
I really like making these macaroons for Passover or Easter, however they’re scrumptious any time!
Why You’ll Love These Coconut Macaroons
- Six elements – You solely want 6 primary elements to make these coconut macaroons!
- Wholesome – These macaroons are the right more healthy deal with to take pleasure in everytime you’re craving one thing candy. No egg whites, no sweetened condensed milk, no sweetened coconut and no refined sugar or flour on this recipe! Plus, one macaroon solely has 4 grams of sugar!
- Good texture – They’ve the right chewy texture, whereas being crisp on the surface and moist on the within.
- Allergen pleasant – These bites are gluten-free, vegan and refined sugar-free, so are excellent for anybody with dietary or allergy restrictions.
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“I made these spontaneously on a weeknight as a result of they regarded SO GOOD. They usually exceeded expectations. Had my husband not seen me make them he would have thought I purchased them! A 3rd of them had been gone earlier than I dipped any in chocolate (they’re so good heat from the oven). The very best ever, and with out all of the refined sugar of extra conventional macaroons. Thanks EBF!!” – Danielle
Elements Wanted
As I discussed, you solely want SIX elements to make these wholesome coconut macaroons… minus the chocolate chips (that are non-compulsory, however extremely advisable!). Right here’s what you want:
- unsweetened superb shredded/desiccated coconut – You must use unsweetened superb or desiccated shredded coconut. That is tremendous essential as a result of if you happen to use the longer shreds, the macaroons received’t maintain collectively they usually’ll unfold throughout the pan. I’ve discovered a pair manufacturers that make superb shredded coconut that works completely together with Let’s Do Natural or the Bob’s Pink Mill superb shredded coconut.
- almond flour – be sure to seize almond flour, not almond meal!
- maple syrup – pure maple syrup is the right pure sweetener to make use of as a result of it’s liquid.
- coconut oil – acts as a binder to assist maintain the macaroons collectively. You’ll wish to measure your coconut oil in liquid kind.
- vanilla – the right taste enhancer.
- sea salt – brings all of the flavors collectively.
- dairy-free chocolate chips – that is non-compulsory, however I really like the macaroons with a chocolate drizzle. I really like Lily’s chocolate chips for a low-sugar choice and Get pleasure from Life darkish chocolate chips for a dairy-free/soy-free choice.
Methods to Make Wholesome Coconut Macaroons
This recipe is straightforward peasy and fairly palms off! Right here’s the right way to make it:
Step 1: Stir collectively unsweetened shredded coconut, almond flour, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla and sea salt in a medium sized bowl.
Step 2: Use a rounded Tablespoon or small cookie scoop to scoop batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-22 minutes. As soon as accomplished baking, take away from oven and let cool. They are going to agency up as they cool so wait about quarter-hour or so earlier than serving or dipping in chocolate.
Step 3: If including melted chocolate, add chips to a microwave protected bowl and warmth for about 30 seconds and stir. If chips aren’t melted, warmth for an additional 10 seconds or so. If the chocolate appears too thick after melting you possibly can add a teaspoon of melted coconut oil to skinny it out. Dip every macaroon into the melted chocolate and/or drizzle chocolate over every macaroon. Place macaroons within the fridge/freezer for 5-10 minutes to permit the chocolate to harden. After the chocolate has set your macaroons are able to take pleasure in!
Brittany’s Ideas!
- Don’t swap elements: I don’t advocate swapping any of the elements for this recipe in any other case your macaroons will probably have a unique texture/consistency.
- Use the proper coconut: That is tremendous essential! Ensure you’re utilizing unsweetened superb or desiccated shredded coconut. In the event you use longer coconut shreds or flakes the macaroons received’t maintain collectively or will unfold whereas baking.
- Don’t over-bake: Regulate your macaroons in the direction of the tip of baking as a result of they will simply go from golden to burnt in a matter of minutes.
- Let cool earlier than dipping: If including chocolate, ensure that to let the macaroons cool utterly earlier than dipping/drizzling with chocolate in any other case they won’t maintain collectively.
Methods to Retailer Coconut Macaroons
- At room temperature: These macaroons might be left at room temperature in an hermetic container for about 5 days. Simply watch out because the chocolate might soften barely relying on the temp of your own home.
- Within the fridge: That is my most well-liked technique of storing to maintain them good and agency. Retailer your macaroons in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 1 week.
- Within the freezer: These macaroons freeze properly! To retailer within the freezer, place in a freezer-safe container or bag and retailer for as much as 3 months. Allow them to thaw at room temperature or within the fridge earlier than consuming. They’re actually onerous straight from the freezer!
Extra Coconut Treats to Strive:
You should definitely take a look at all of my coconut recipes in addition to the complete assortment of dessert recipes on EBF!
This publish was initially revealed on Could 24, 2017 and republished on Could 7, 2024.
