Lemon Coconut Macaroons

A bowl filled with coconut macaroons with a lemon wedge next to it.

4.88 from 8 votes

These 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.

Prep Time5

Cook Time12

Total Time17

Course: Baking, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Italian

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 179kcal

Author: Dr. Erin Carter

Equipment

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 the dough to stick together, wet your hands and then form the dough into balls.
Nutritional values are an estimate, and will vary depending on the exact ingredients you use.

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