Coconut Macaroons
Golden, chewy coconut macaroons with crisp toasted edges and a soft center, sweetened without sugar. Naturally gluten-free and just two net carbs each.
Chewy, toasty, and gone in a day
Macaroons are one of the easiest keto desserts to get right because shredded coconut is already low in net carbs and full of fiber. Bind it with egg whites and a little sweetener, and you have a cookie that bakes up crisp outside and tender within.
Whipping the egg whites to soft peaks is what keeps these light rather than dense. Fold gently so you do not knock out the air, and watch them closely near the end because coconut goes from golden to burnt fast.
- Whip the whites to soft, glossy peaks
- Pack the mounds firmly so they hold shape
- Dip the bases in sugar-free chocolate for a classic finish
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Ingredients
- 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut (net carbs →)
- 3 large egg whites (net carbs →)
- 1/2 cup powdered erythritol (net carbs →)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (net carbs →)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional) (net carbs →)
- 1/2 cup sugar-free dark chocolate, melted (optional, for dipping) (net carbs →)
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- 2In a clean bowl, whip the egg whites with the salt until they hold soft peaks.
- 3Gently fold in the powdered sweetener, vanilla, and almond extract, keeping the mixture airy.
- 4Fold in the shredded coconut until evenly coated and the mixture holds together when pressed.
- 5Scoop firmly packed mounds onto the baking sheet using a spoon or small cookie scoop.
- 6Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the tips and edges are deep golden brown.
- 7Cool completely on the sheet, then dip the bottoms in melted sugar-free chocolate if desired and let set.
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Recipe FAQ
Why did my macaroons fall apart?
They usually crumble when the mounds are not packed tightly enough or when there is not enough egg white to bind the coconut. Press each scoop firmly into shape and make sure the coconut is fully coated before baking.
Can I make these dairy free?
They are already dairy free as written. For the optional chocolate dip, just use a dairy-free sugar-free dark chocolate and they stay fully dairy free.
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