Description
Delightful and chewy Coconut Macaroons made healthier without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 egg whites (or aquafaba for a vegan option)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar for a healthier option)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: dark chocolate chips or drizzles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the shredded coconut and salt.
- Whisk the egg whites until frothy and soft peaks form.
- Fold the egg whites and sugar into the coconut mixture carefully.
- Add vanilla extract and mix gently.
- Scoop rounded mounds onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure to gently fold the ingredients to maintain the fluffiness of the macaroons. Using unsweetened coconut helps control sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
