Toasted Lemon Coconut Macaroons
These toasted lemon coconut macaroons are such a simple, delicious dessert. With a refreshing lemon flavour and hints of coconut you will love how easy they are to make.
Servings: 16
Calories: 179kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups finely shredded coconut
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/3 cup honey (use maple syrup for vegan)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F.
- In a large bowl mix together the shredded coconut, almond flour, sea salt, lemon zest, coconut oil, honey and vanilla with a pastry blender.
- Once the above ingredients are combined add the fresh lemon juice and mix together with the pastry blender. The mixture should be moist, but not wet.
- Form the mixed ingredients into approximately 1 inch balls with the palm of your hands and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in oven for 12-14 minutes or until tops start to turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let macaroons cool. Then enjoy!
Notes
- If you are having a hard time getting these to stick together, wet your hands and then try forming the macaroons.
- These also taste really good after they have been refrigerated.
- Nutritional values are an estimate, and will vary depending on the exact ingredients you use.
Nutrition
Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg