Macaroons are one of the most deliciously allowable foods for those of us that are gluten, dairy, and sugar challenged. I have yet to really explain to you all why I try to be sugar-free but you’ll just have to trust me on this one, sugar is really not good for you. You can substitute Stevia or Xylitol for sugar but sometimes it can taste a bit wonky. In this recipe, it just works!
So I made these macaroons and they are so flippin’ delicious. There are a few more steps than I’m used to but SO worth the brain power.
Chocolate Covered Macaroons
Cookie Ingredients:
4-5 egg whites
14 oz of unsweetened coconut, shredded
2 Tbsp butter, melted
Xylitol or Stevia to taste
Chocolate Ingredients (this chocolate covering is optional):
3 squares unsweetened chocolate
2 Tbsp coconut oil
2 Tbsp butter, melted
Xylitol or Stevia to taste
Instructions:

^ Beat egg whites until frothy.

^ Stir in coconut, butter, and sweetener.
Roll into tablespoon sized balls and drop onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes. Cool in fridge until firm.
The chocolate is optional but SO good, just do it:

^ Melt chocolate, coconut oil, and butter together. Add sweetener. Dip macaroons in chocolate. Cool on wax paper. Keep refrigerated.
Like an idiot, I got so excited to eat these babies that I didn’t take an after picture. DOH! But you can imagine how pretty AND tasty they were. And so easy to make. Try it, you will amaze yourself.
Does anyone have plans for a nice meal this weekend?
Who are you gonna smile at today?