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.
Watch the Video on How to Make Keto Coconut Macaroons
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!
Another great keto cookie is my Almond Flour Cookies recipe! They're simple, delicious and keto 5-ingredient cookies.
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.
? DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? DON'T FORGET TO GIVE IT A STAR RATING BELOW! JUST CLICK ON THE STARS IN THE RECIPE CARD TO RATE.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (28 g) Superfine Almond Flour
- 2 cups (186 g) Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) Butter
- 4 (4 ) egg whites
- 1/4 cup (45.5 g) 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.
Watch The Video
- 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!
Get support & connect with our community on Facebook!
Nutrition
Don't forget to check out my Keto Desserts Cookbook!
Barbara Erb
these cookies are wonderful used erthryitol and stevia mixture ground to powder in my processor .This is the second time making at my husbands request cant wait to try other recipes
Angela
Can monk fruit be used in place of swerve?
DBinJpn
Hi! So I did use Monkfruit in place of Swerve and the results are pretty good. I will wait and see how they taste once they've fully cooled and "settled" a bit. I plan to drizzle half of these with dark Njoy chocolate. Mine turned out quite a bit more brown and I did adjust the cooking time to 13 mins.
Katie
So good. Mine were golden brown at 12 minutes. Thought they tasted better the next day after sitting in an airtight container. The flavors seemed to meld over time. Even 1 week later they were still great. I also added 1/4teaspoon of coconut extract for a bit more intense coconut flavor.
Linda
Very yummy
Barbara Erb
oh my goodness they are so good
URVASHI PITRE
Yay!
Rose
Can you sub the swerve if it doesn’t have to be Keto related ?
URVASHI PITRE
You could but I don’t know if the proportions would be right. If you’re comfortable experimenting and tasting until you get the right amount of sugar it should be just fine.
Kimberly Pemrich
What is the serving size for cal carbs etc? is it all 12 cookies or per 1 cookie? Nutrition
Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g
URVASHI PITRE
Every recipe suggests how many it serves and all nutrition is for one serving size. This is easier and more consistent since cookie sizes could vary.
Billie
3.5 stars
These came out much more like a soft coconut angel food cake than the chewy/crispy macaroons I was craving so badly. The flavor is nice and I can imagine perhaps using them as a base for a keto-trifle (with homemade sugar-free fruit gelatin, custard, and cream layers).
Still searching for a macaroon that translates well to keto...