Guilt Free Coconut Vanilla Macaroons - homemade, coconut desserts that melt in your mouth. Light, organic, healthy and easy to make. {Vegan, Dairy-Free + Gluten-Free}
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Theres is nothing better then eating sweet vanilla macaroons in peace, without your inner skinny subconscious giving you a hard time..
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For some reason, coconut-based baking makes me think of spring. I'm not entirely sure why.. must be some childhood memory that is deep down buried that I can't, seem to bring up. Either way, you're a getting coconut macaroon recipe today because I'm feeling spring!
This weather has been amazing the last few days. Right now, as I am writing this, it is 16 degrees out, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping and tulips are blooming. I am also coming off a night shift so I am a little bit loopy and delusional so don't mind me over here. But these vanilla macaroons make everything better!
So lets stop rambling on and get to this deliciousness! Deliciousness... is that even a word? Can we pretend it is a word just for this recipe today at least? Perfect. Vanilla macaroons..Lets get to it:
Ingredients for Gluten-Free & Vegan Coconut Macaroons:
- unsweetened shredded coconut
- unsweetened almond milk
- pure maple syrup or honey
- coconut flour
- almond flour or (almond meal if you like a more crunchy texture)
- organic vanillaextract (or vanilla bean seeds if you want a stronger taste)
The ingredients here are pretty straight forward which is nice! You probably already have most of these in your pantry or your fridge right now. Throw all these ingredients together in a large bowl, fold them together, bake and then you have your vegan coconut macaroons! As you can see these macaroons do not use any egg whites, they are mainly a coconut mixture that is baked to perfection.
I avoided using an oil like olive oil or coconut oil because it really makes these fall apart.
Check out more guilt-free cookie recipes here:
- 4 Ingredient Chocolate Vegan Crunch Bars
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- No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls {Vegan + GF}
- The Best Vegan and Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
These macaroons are a beautiful combination of dried coconut flakes, and vanilla. I Love macaroons personally.. I am a huge fan of coconuts and just how moist (sorry for those who hate that word, I had no choice) they can be when fresh.
Next time you find vanilla macaroons in the store, take a look at the ingredient list on the back of the package. Other then the fact that they are probably packed with preservatives.. they are usually flooding with white sugar. And we all know that sweet white sugar powder is the devil for our thighs.
That being said, I needed a vanilla macaroon that had natural sweeteners to it.. So I used maple syrup and vanilla to kill those sweet teeth of mine. Speaking of teeth... Fun fact about me, I have never had a cavity in my life! WHATTTT. Yes true story.
These coconut vanilla macaroons are super easy to bake too. Melt ingredients in a saucepan, combine with your unsweetened shredded coconut, then bake at 350 degrees f for 15 minutes... Thats it. No joke.
You can add some fun toppings too if your feeling adventurous! Try adding some chocolate drizzle, dip in coconut butter, sprinkle cinnamon, or sea salt.
So if you're needing something easy to bake in a pinch, I highly recommend this recipe. Not only is it perfect for those much-dreaded bake sales at your kids' school, its a healthy option when you're needing a sweet treat quickly... and oh my, the melt in your mouth is so worth the 15 minute wait.. mouthhhhh drooooooling. Excuse me while I clean up my keyboard here.
You can store these in an airtight container for up to one week or put them in a ziplock bag in the freezer for 3-6 months.
That being said... here is the Coconut Vanilla Macaroons recipe you have been waiting for!
Guilt-Free Coconut Vanilla Macaroons
These light and fluffy homemade coconut macaroons are bursting with sweet vanilla flavor! The best part? They're Vegan and gluten-free--the perfect guilt-free cookie!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Course Snack
Cuisine French
Servings 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 Cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 Cup unsweetened almond milk
- 6 tablespoon pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon almond flour
- ½ teaspoon vanillaextract
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the almond milk, and maple syrup (do not boil, just heat).
Add flours and stir until combined evenly and clump free. Now increase heat and boil this mixture. Boil for approximately 3 minutes (or until thick).
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and shredded coconut. Scoop mixture by spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet (approximately 3 tablespoons).
Bake for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove pan from oven.
Remove from the pan and place them on a cooling rack for at least 5 minutes then eat! If they are falling apart, keep them on the pan for a little until they settle.
Keyword Coconut, Gluten Free, Macaroons, Vegan
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