Healthy No Bake Coconut Macaroons
Healthy coconut macaroons are so simple to make for all the coconut lovers! Make them in 15 minutes for a healthy treat that is naturally sweetened with maple syrup (no sweetened condensed milk needed). This recipe is dairy-free, gluten free, and vegan.
Servings: 30 Macaroons
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 3 cups desiccated coconut
- ⅔ cup coconut oil melted
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons milk any milk works
- ½-1 teaspoon extract Choose: 1 teaspoon vanilla, ½ teaspoon almond extract, ½ teaspoon peppermint extract, 1 drop good quality lavender essential oil
Instructions
- Start by mixing almond flour and the desiccated coconut together in a bowl until well combined. Add the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, milk, and whatever extract you choose. Mix well, taste and add more extract as desired (some extracts can be very strong, so start with a small amount).
- Using a small ice cream scoop or large tablespoon measuring spoon, scoop balls of coconut and pack them into the spoon and then place the coconut macaroons onto the cookie sheet. Place the cookie sheet in the fridge for at least 20 minutes to solidify.
- Keep these raw coconut bites in an airtight container in the fridge. Take them out of the fridge before eating, and they will soften slightly at room temperature.
Notes
'Desiccated' coconut just means shredded coconut that is slightly smaller, it's more fine vs like longer pieces of grass! See photos of desiccated coconut here. If you have shredded coconut, it can still work - I would recommend making it smaller in a food processor or using it as is, but packing it firmly!
Two flavors: I like to split the coconut mixture in half and make two different flavours, such as 1 teaspoon of almond extract in half the mix. And one drop of lavender essential oil in the other mix.
Lavender: I used edible lavender and lavender oil from Bilston Creek Farm. If using essential oils, make sure they are good quality and only a very small amount is used.
For chocolate coconut macaroons: Melt ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil, then using a fork, dip the solidified coconut balls into the chocolate, place them onto a parchment-covered tray and back into the fridge for 10 minutes to become firm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1macaroon | Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.5mg