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Saturday 3 October 2020

Coconut Macaroons : Low Carb : Vegan


As regular readers know, this blog brings a variety of articles, studies, thoughts, music and recipes! It is presented in a magazine style - we hope something for everyone. Our main focus is about the Low Carb Higher (Healthy) Fat lifestyle, LCHF for short, and you can read/find out more about that here

In recent times we have seen that more and more we have regular readers, and followers, who choose to eat vegetarian or vegan. I recently posted five vegetarian meal choices here, and some vegan choices here 

I came across these vegan coconut taste bombs, which are also good for gluten-free and dairy-free diets, and I thought it a recipe idea to share.

Ingredients
Makes 16
80g/2¾oz desiccated coconut
125ml/4½fl oz full-fat coconut milk
1 tbsp coconut flour
2 tbsp maple syrup
½ tsp vanilla extract
pinch salt
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Line a baking tray with baking parchment.
2. Stir all of the ingredients together in a saucepan over a medium heat until well combined. Continue to cook for 4-5 minutes until the coconut milk has been absorbed into the mixture and the mixture has thickened. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
3. Scoop tablespoonfuls of the macaroon mixture onto the prepared baking tray, to form small domes, leaving a gap between each. Bake in the middle of the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until toasted and golden-brown at the edges.
4. Remove from the oven and set the macaroons aside to cool completely, then enjoy.
Tip
These macaroons keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for 24 hours. 
Nutrition
One macaroon provides:
0.7g protein, 3g carbohydrate (of which 1.8g sugars), 4.5g fat (of which 4g saturates), 1.3g fibre and 0.1g salt.
From original idea
 here

Coconut flour has become popular these past few years and with good reason. Coconut flour is low in carbs, extremely high in fibre and protein. You can read more about coconut flour and other low carb flours here

Dear reader, this blog offers a wide variety of recipe/food ideas, not all may be suitable for YOU. If you may have any food likes / dislikes, allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan

37 comments:

chica said...

Lindos e deliciosos! Bem trazido! Ótimo outubro pra ti também! beijos, chica

DeniseinVA said...

One of my favorites, the macaroon :) I have never cooked with coconut flour. I will try and buy some next shopping list. Thanks Jan, happy weekend and upcoming week :)

peppylady (Dora) said...

My son would like this recipe I believe he vegan

Tom said...

...I should ask my granddaughter to try making some.

The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen said...

I love coconut, Jan. These look wonderful! A nice treat would be welcome with tea.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

These actually sound wonderful, Jan.

Christine said...

worth a try, thanks.

Elephant's Child said...

Yum.
I am not sure that their testing qualities would be tested here. I suspect they would be gobbled down quickly.

Margaret D said...

They look ok..

Valerie-Jael said...

These looks great! Enjoy your Sunday, Valerie

NatureFootstep said...

mmmmmmmmmm I want one!

mamasmercantile said...

Looks and sounds delicious. Yumy!

handmade by amalia said...

Looks lovely, Jan! I love coconut.
Amalia
xo

eileeninmd said...

YUM, I wish I could try one!
Thanks for sharing.
Take care, have a happy new week!

Jo said...

Oh yum, one of my favourites.

Lady Fi said...

Delicious!

Francisco Manuel Carrajola Oliveira said...

Devem de ser deliciosos este bolinhos vegan.
Um abraço e bom Domingo.

Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados

Bob Bushell said...

Beautiful and pure, thanks Jan.

Marco Luijken said...

Hello Jan,
That looks very well. These coconutmacaroons are so delicious. I love them.
Very special, because my wife has made this with me last week. We have never done this before, but they were delicious.

Greetings, Marco

CJ Kennedy said...

😋

Caroline said...

Hi Jan, thank you for visiting my blog. Greetings Caroline

carol l mckenna said...

Yummy! ~ one of my favorites ^_^

Live each moment with love,

A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

Bill said...

Looks good!

sandy said...

This post reminds me i haven't had a coconut macaroon since I was a kid. I need to do something about it. These look so good.

kathyinozarks said...

This is an interesting recipe with no egg whites. I love macaroons but don't like wasting the yolks-will save this one thanks Kathy

Shari Burke said...

Looks great!

Ela said...

It looks very tasty !
Greetings

Lee said...

Delicious!

Jeanie said...

These look awfully good. I love coconut.

linda said...

These look yummy thank you for the recipe I will be making them for sure.

Divers and Sundry said...

Homemade coconut macaroons are the best kind :)

Snowbird said...

Nom nom nommmmm! I'll be trying these.xxx

N A S S A H said...

Wow very delicious I'm sure

Sue said...

Ooh yum I love Macaroons, they always make me think of my grandma xx

https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.com said...

My mum used to make coconut macaroons when I was a girl [long time ago] but the recipe would have been different.

Conniecrafter said...

I do like coconut but haven't had it in a long time, usually around christmas there are more chances of having it :)

Magic Love Crow said...

For sure making these for my mom! LOL!