Description
Silky coconut macaroons bring Mediterranean charm to keto dessert lovers, blending toasted coconut with rich almond flour and sweet monk fruit sweetener. Elegant chocolate drizzle and delicate texture make these treats perfect for guilt-free indulgence you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large Egg whites (at room temperature)
- 2 cups (160 grams / 5.6 ounces) Unsweetened shredded coconut
- ⅓ cup (70 grams / 2.5 ounces) Monk Fruit Allulose Blend
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) Vanilla extract (or a combination of vanilla and almond extracts)
- ¼ teaspoon Sea salt
Optional Ingredients:
- 2 ounces (56 grams) Sugar-free Dark Chocolate Chips
- ½ tablespoon (7.5 grams) Coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by preheating the oven to 325°F (163°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal macaroon performance.
- Utilize a hand mixer with a whisk attachment to transform egg whites into a voluminous mixture, creating medium-stiff peaks that maintain structure when the bowl is tilted.
- Incrementally introduce the sweetener, adding 1-while continuously beating to ensure smooth integration and optimal texture.
- Gently incorporate sea salt and vanilla extract into the egg white mixture, maintaining the delicate air bubbles that provide the macaroons’ signature lightness.
- Carefully fold shredded coconut into the mixture using a soft, circular motion to preserve the whipped egg white volume and prevent deflation.
- Deploy a medium cookie scoop to create uniform macaroon mounds on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring consistent sizing and even baking.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior that indicates perfect caramelization.
- For an optional decadent finish, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil using a microwave or double boiler, stirring until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Delicately drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled macaroons, creating an elegant and indulgent presentation.
- Allow the macaroons to rest at room temperature, then refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to set the chocolate and enhance the overall flavor profile.
Notes
- Whip egg whites at room temperature for maximum volume and stability in your meringue base.
- Fold coconut gently to preserve the delicate air bubbles that give macaroons their signature light texture.
- Select unsweetened shredded coconut to maintain precise sweetness and low-carb profile.
- Monitor oven closely, watching for golden edges without burning the delicate coconut edges.
- Refrigerate chocolate-drizzled macaroons to create a crisp, clean chocolate coating that sets quickly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg