These Keto Coconut Macaroons are gluten-free, vegetarian, and low carb. Who knew a sweet treat could taste so good and still be healthy? Well, I did, and love these enough that I’m going to show you how I make them so you can enjoy them too.
Do you ever have a craving for a sweet little treat but want it to be healthier? Of course you do, we all do. These Keto Coconut Macaroons are perfect little keto cookies with spectacular flavor.
Keto Coconut Macaroons | Keto Cookies Recipe
I am a huge coconut fan. I know coconut is one of those tricky ingredients. Not everyone loves it but, at the same time, many people love it. You either love it or you hate it and I, personally, love it. If you’re like me, then you are going to love these Keto Coconut Macaroons.
Is Coconut Good For a Keto Diet?
Yes! Did you know that coconut is high in iron, zinc, and fiber? That’s right, coconut has quite a few nutritional benefits. That’s what makes me love these Gluten Free Coconut Macaroons even more.
One word of caution though. Don’t substitute Coconut flour in place of almond flour for this recipe. They do not act the same, and therefore, are not interchangable.
Remember, eating better and more low-carb doesn’t mean you need to eliminate your favorite foods and desserts, it just means you need to get smart about how you make them.
Swerve in Place of Sugar
If you are on a Keto diet, then you are familiar with the struggle of replacing sugar in baking. Swerve is ideal for cooking and baking because it doesn’t have an after taste, and it doesn’t spike your blood glucose level. Swerve has no net carbs, and can be used cup for cup to replace sugar.
Macaroon, Macaron, what’s the difference?
Well, a lot actually. I find Macaroons a lot easier to make since you basically mix in a bunch of ingredients in one pot and voila! Cookies!
Macaroons are typically coconut-based and have at the very least, egg whites, coconut, and a sweetener. There are a lot of not-so Keto Coconut Cookie recipes that use condensed milk but that doesn’t work for me.
Macarons, on the other hand, are meringue-based, and let’s face it, are VERY fiddly to make! There’s a reason they’re so expensive to buy because they’re actually a pain to make if you ask me.
Those two do not act the same way in recipes, so stick to the way I’ve written this recipe for Keto Coconut Macaroons, and soon, a plateful of delight will be yours–or you could be nice and share. Tag me on IG so I can see you sharing them with others. 🙂 #TrustUrvashi.
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HOW TO MAKE KETO COCONUT MACAROONS
1: Mix together almond flour, coconut, coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract and set aside in a large bowl.
2: Beat together the egg whites and Swerve in a stand mixer until stiff peaks form.
3. Gently fold together the egg white mixture with the dry ingredients.
4: Spoon the Coconut Macaroon batter onto a baking sheet to get 10 to 12 scoops, about a quarter cup size.
5: Bake at 400 F for 15 to 16 minutes until the tops get lightly browned. Remove and cool completely.
Coconut-Based Keto Dessert Recipes
Looking for more delightfully coconutty recipes? Check out my Blackberry Coconut Bake! It’s super easy to make and low carb as well.
And if you’re craving coconut but are on a vegan diet, check out my Coconut Pandan Chia Seed Pudding. It’s super yummy and is done in just 10 minutes!
And if you’re looking for more great keto cookie recipes, check out these Gluten-Free Spiced Keto Cookies! They’re so good you’ll hardly believe they’re keto!
Another fantastic keto cookie recipe is my Keto Almendrados Cookies recipe. They’re a popular Spanish almond cookie and they’re so good!
You can’t beat a sweet treat that’s low carb and gluten-free. Coconut Macaroons have always been a favorite dessert of mine. However, when I adjusted them to be healthier, keto cookies, I couldn’t stop making them.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Almond Flour
- 2 cups Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 4 egg whites
- 1/4 cup Swerve
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 400F. Line a 9 x 13 cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together almond flour, coconut, coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract and set aside.
- Using the whisk attachment on your stand mixer, beat together the egg whites and Swerve until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the almond flour mixture.
- Spoon the mixture onto the cookie sheet to get 10-12 scoops.
- Bake for 15-16 minutes until the coconut tops start to brown lightly.
- Remove from oven and let cool before removing from the cookie sheet.
Notes
- Do not substitute anything for the almond flour
- Mix the egg whites and Swerve together just until stiff peaks form.
- Coconut is good for a Keto diet!
Nutrition
Don’t forget to check out my Keto Desserts Cookbook!
Robyn B
Great recipe. Added dark chocolate unsweetened mini chips for another layer of flavor. Still don’t understand whether a serving is 1 cookie or 12 cookies for the calories listed. I read your responses but am still not clear. Thanks much for a such a tasty treat.
Sharon maida
Can these be frozen for later?
Monica
123Kcal per all 12 or one cookie?
URVASHI PITRE
All macros are for the serving sizes listed
Julia
Is that for carbs per cookie
Lori
Is the butter or coconut oil supposed to be melted when you mix it w the coconut mixture?
URVASHI PITRE
Yes or at room temperature
Jenny
Is that 4g carbs per cookie?
Mafel
I tried it, but it came out a little dry inside. Nonetheless, it tastes good! Can’t sop eating it.
Terri
Is this recipe made with Swerve granular or confectioners?
URVASHI PITRE
Either is fine as long as you let it dissolve