Description
Chewy almond butter coconut macaroons are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They combine the rich flavor of almond butter with the sweet chewiness of coconut.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 egg white (optional, for binding)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a bowl, mix shredded coconut, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
- If the mixture is too dry, add the egg white and mix well.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and shape them into small mounds on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Let them cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a vegan version, omit the egg white and use extra almond butter.
- Add dark chocolate drizzle for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: almond butter, coconut macaroons, chewy cookies, easy dessert, healthy snacks