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March 7, 2019

Coconut Macaroons

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Healthy Coconut Macaroons | made without sweetened condensed milk | Dessert Recipe | AIP Friendly | Gluten-free | Dairy-free | Refined sugar-free

Coconut Macaroons

Coconut, people!  It’s a “ya love it” or “ya hate it” kinda thing.  Unfortunately, I’m surrounded by tasteless humanoids (whom I love, dearly) that won’t eat it.  Which means that every time I make a batch of these coconut macaroons, I have to find homes for them ASAP or let my waistline suffer the consequences.  

*BUT.

These deliciously chewy coconut macaroons have a secret…  while they are not exactly calorie-free (we ARE talking about coconut, after all), these coconut macaroons are only made with clean, wholesome ingredients.  I was hit with a craving back in January, at which time I was following the Auto-Immune Protocol (AIP) for medical reasons.  And for the life of me, I could not find a recipe for coconut macaroons without sweetened condensed milk or eggs.  Or.  At least, a recipe for coconut macaroons that still had the crisp, toasted coconut exterior, with a slightly-sticky, sweet, chewy interior.  You know.  Coconut macaroons I actually want to eat.  But I promise you up one side and down the other that with this recipe, you won’t miss the sweetened condensed milk.  This has become my go-to coconut macaroon recipe for LIFE.

Healthy Coconut Macaroons | made without sweetened condensed milk | Dessert Recipe | AIP Friendly | Gluten-free | Dairy-free | Refined sugar-free

Healthy Coconut Macaroons | made without sweetened condensed milk | Dessert Recipe | AIP Friendly | Gluten-free | Dairy-free | Refined sugar-free

Healthy Coconut Macaroons | made without sweetened condensed milk | Dessert Recipe | AIP Friendly | Gluten-free | Dairy-free | Refined sugar-free

Overhead view of golden brown coconut macaroons and a bowl of melted chocolate.

A scoop filled with coconut macaroon mixture and a baking sheet ready for the oven

Golden brown coconut macaroons cooling on a black wire rack.

Coconut Macaroons – The Dessert for Everyone

These coconut macaroons check a lot of boxes, based on what you’re specifically looking for in your dessert!  They are . . .

  • AIP-friendly (sorry – no dipping in chocolate, my friends)
  • gluten-free
  • dairy-free
  • paleo
  • free of refined sugar
  • full of healthy fiber and fats
  • ummm…. the most indulgently-sweet-while-still-eating-clean dessert you can find!  (other than fruit.  but um.  good for you.  you enjoy those berries.)

I’m not sure whether coconut macaroons fall into the “cookie recipes” category or just plain old “dessert recipes” category.  But either way, they are here to stay!  Don’t feel obligated to dip them in chocolate (my condolences), but I highly recommend if you’re able! If you really want to go crazy, throw some sprinkles on there.

Cheers!

PS – Yes, we are in the new house!  But everything is still rough around the edges and being put together.  Stay tuned!

Overhead view of golden-brown coconut macaroons on a black cooling rack.

A hand placing a golden brown coconut macaroon dipped in chocolate on a piece of parchment paper.

A golden brown coconut macaroon dipped in melted chocolate sitting on top of a wood plank table.

mikaela | wyldflour

10 Large Macaroons

Coconut Macaroons

These coconut macaroons are a sweet treat made with wholesome ingredients! Chewy coconut, sweetened with honey, and a golden brown crust!

15 minPrep Time

18 minCook Time

33 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups unsweetened finely shredded coconut
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons full fat coconut milk
  • semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional) (do not use if following AIP)

Instructions

  1. Measure shredded coconut, coconut flour, and salt into a food processor and pulse until mixed. (If your coconut shreds were more chunky than fine, pulse for an extra 10-20 seconds until finely shredded.) .
  2. Measure vanilla, coconut milk, and honey into a small bowl and whisk together. Melt coconut oil in the microwave and whisk into the honey/milk mixture. Pour oil/honey mixture into the food processor and pulse until the mixture is sticking together and the honey/milk mixture is fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the food processor and pulse a couple more times, if necessary.
  3. Use a quick-release scoop to scoop a scant 1/4 cup of the coconut mixture, packing the mixture tightly. Place domed coconut mounds onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  5. After the macaroons have chilled, bake for 16-18 minutes until the dome starts turning golden brown. Remove the coconut macaroons from the oven and let cool on the pan for 3-4 minutes. Then, gently move the macaroons to a wire rack. (If you move them right away, they will not have "set" yet and may crumble!) Cool the coconut macaroons for one hour.
  6. If you would like to dip the macaroons in chocolate, melt chocolate chips in the microwave at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds. Dip sides or bottoms of the macaroons into the chocolate and place on parchment paper to cool until the chocolate is set.
  7. You can store these macaroons in an airtight container either at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Notes

I like my coconut macaroons big! But you can make these any size you like. You'll need to drop the cooking time. Start with 10 minutes and then watch for golden brown domes!

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Nutrition

Calories

2293 cal

Fat

219 g

Carbs

101 g

Protein

16 g
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Filed Under: All Recipes, Baked Goods, Cookies, Dessert, Special Diet-Auto Immune Protocol (AIP), Special Diet-Gluten Free, Special Diet-Paleo, Special Diet-Unrefined Foodie, Special Diet-Vegetarian Friendly

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Comments

  1. Sara says

    August 30, 2019 at 11:37 pm

    Golden brown color looks amazing in the photograph. Thanks for the recipe.
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  2. Jen Hinwood says

    March 13, 2019 at 2:14 pm

    Tasteless humanoid #2 here -- take an 'o' out of this recipe and it will be something worth eating! O! You already have a recipe for macarons -- even better! Save yourself some time.
    ★★★★★
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    • Mikaela says

      March 16, 2019 at 9:03 pm

      Hahahahaha. More for me!!!
      Reply
  3. Jody says

    March 9, 2019 at 4:34 pm

    Being one of those aforementioned tasteless humanoids, I will say that they look delicious and your photography is amazing!
    Reply
    • Mikaela says

      March 16, 2019 at 9:02 pm

      Thanks, Mom!
      Reply

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