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Coconut Detox Macaroons

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Coconut Detox Macaroons

May 24, 2017 By Brittany Mullins 37 Comments

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These Detox Macaroons are loaded with coconut flavor and sweetened only with pure maple syrup. They’re perfect for when you’re craving something sweet, but want to stick with your healthy eating goals! Paleo-friendly, gluten-free and vegan.

These Detox Macaroons are loaded with coconut flavor and sweetened only with pure maple syrup. They're perfect for when you're craving something sweet, but want to stick with your healthy eating goals! Paleo-friendly, gluten-free and vegan.

I figured with all the salads I’ve been posting for the Salad Every Day Challenge we needed a little dessert.

DETOX MACAROONS

Luckily these detox macaroons are healthy, detox approved and won’t undo any of the progress you’ve made. I know summer is just around the corner and we all want to look good in our suits. 😉

These Detox Macaroons are loaded with coconut flavor and sweetened only with pure maple syrup. They're perfect for when you're craving something sweet, but want to stick with your healthy eating goals! Paleo-friendly, gluten-free and vegan.

If you like coconut, you’re in luck because these detox macaroons are loaded with coconut flavor. Once baked they’re crispy on the outside with a tender and moist center. For this version I melted chocolate chips for dipping and drizzling, but the chocolate is totally optional. They’re 100% delicious without the chocolate as well.

The best part? You only need SIX ingredients… minus the chocolate chips (which are optional).

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Detox Macaroons

★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
  • Author: Brittany Mullins
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 22 mins
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 15
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These detox macaroons are loaded with coconut flavor and sweetened only with pure maple syrup. They’re perfect for when you’re craving something sweet, but want to stick with your healthy eating goals!


Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 Tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3-4 Tablespoons mini vegan chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
  2. Stir together unsweetened shredded coconut, almond flour, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla and sea salt in a medium sized bowl.
  3. Use a Tablespoon to scoop batter onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake for 20-22 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool — they will firm up as they cool so wait about 15 minutes or so before serving or dipping in chocolate.
  5. If adding melted chocolate, add chips to a microwave safe bowl and heat for about 30 seconds and stir. If chips aren’t melted, heat for another 10 seconds or so. If the chocolate seems too thick after melting you can add a teaspoon of melted coconut oil to thin it out. Dip each macaroon into the melted chocolate and/or drizzle chocolate over each macaroon. Place macaroons in the fridge/freezer for 5-10 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden. Store any leftover macaroons in the fridge or freezer. If you do store them in the freezer, let them sit out at least 10 minutes before eating. They’re really hard straight from the freezer.

Notes

Feel free to enjoy this macaroons plain or add the chocolate drizzle. They’re great both ways!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 macaroon
  • Calories: 98kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 19mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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  1. Amy @ fitnessmeetsfrosting.com says

    January 3, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    So jealous you got to meet them in person! Do you have their nutrition plan? I’ve been debating buying it for over a year now haha, but I’m not sure it’s worth the price. Cannot wait to try these Macaroons!

    Reply
  2. Jordan Lynn // Life Between Lattes says

    January 3, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    These macaroons look so good! I really want to watch Toned Up, but I don’t have cable. I’m hoping eventually they put it on Hulu – it looks really entertaining/ interesting. Happy 2014!

    Reply
  3. purelytwins says

    January 3, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    we did not get to watch it, so sad!! we hope to catch in online somewhere

    love macaroons 😉

    Reply
  4. Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says

    January 3, 2014 at 8:59 pm

    Yum these looks delicious! I wanted to watch the Tone It Up show but we don’t have cable – I guess i’ll have to wait until there is a way I can watch it via the internet.

    Reply
  5. Cindy says

    January 3, 2014 at 9:19 pm

    These sound SO tasty! Any ideas for someone who can’t have almonds for a substitution ?

    Reply
  6. Kelsey @ Ramblings of Change says

    January 4, 2014 at 8:58 am

    Yum! These look great!

    Reply
  7. D @ The Kosher Cave Girl says

    January 4, 2014 at 10:53 am

    These look yummy! And I love your nails, by the way!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  8. Lauren @ Fun, Fit and Fabulous! says

    January 4, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    I can’t wait to try these. They look delicious and I even have most of the ingredients on hand already! Perfect!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  9. Jeanette says

    January 4, 2014 at 4:29 pm

    I enjoyed watching the premiere too – I hope they show even more of the “business” side of TIU in future episodes. I really admire K&K and the amazing business they’ve created together. This recipe looks yummy – and your nails are adorable, as usual! 😉

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  10. Kira - HealthAble Old Soul says

    January 4, 2014 at 5:04 pm

    This is great how you brought this recipe up! I love how you combined olive oil, coconut, and carob in one recipe because these have such wonderful benefits!

    Reply
  11. The Wooden Spoon says

    January 5, 2014 at 9:25 am

    Detox: you knew just what I needed after getting back from my holidays! Happy New Years!

    Reply
  12. Tina Muir says

    January 5, 2014 at 9:59 am

    Yum! I LOVE carob, and you very rarely come across carob recipes! This would be a great sweet treat after a training run. Thanks so much for sharing! These look adorable!

    Reply
  13. Julie says

    January 5, 2014 at 11:50 am

    Can I pin your recipes? I couldn’t seem to find it on pinterest. I want to pin this one so badly 🙂 looks lovely!!!

    Reply
    • Eating Bird Food says

      January 5, 2014 at 2:00 pm

      Definitely. There’s a little pin button at the bottom of each post but you can also find it here: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/44754590021280717/

      Reply
  14. Brittney @ Sweets 'N' Greens says

    January 5, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    I love the Tone It Up girls! I’m actually participating in the Love Your Body challenge this year. But I agree about the show – 10:30 is laate!

    Reply
  15. Alice says

    January 19, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    I don’t have carob chips but I do have carob powder – how much of this should I use in the recipe instead of the carob chips?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Eating Bird Food says

      January 19, 2014 at 5:29 pm

      Hi Alice. I would use 1/2 – 1 Tablespoon of carob powder or you could leave out the carob chips/powder if you’d like.

      Reply
  16. Alice says

    January 19, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    Thanks,

    Can I also use coconut flour instead of shredded coconut?

    And can I use molasses or honey instead of maple syrup?

    If yes to both – what quantities?

    Alice

    Reply
    • Eating Bird Food says

      January 19, 2014 at 5:59 pm

      Hi Alice. You can certainly try these items but I haven’t experimented with them so I’m not sure how the macaroons will turn out. I think coconut flour would really change the texture and not be the best sub. I would stick with the shredded coconut if possible. Let me know if you try the recipe. 🙂

      Reply
  17. Alice says

    January 20, 2014 at 5:52 am

    Can I replace the maple syrup with fruit (fresh/frozen/dried)?

    Sweetners are too controversial to use…

    Reply
  18. Margot says

    April 15, 2014 at 1:16 am

    I’m impressed with how crispy and delicious these are for having few ingredients! Very nice work, I’ll probably make them again!

    Reply
    • Brittany Mullins says

      April 15, 2014 at 8:37 am

      So glad to hear that you liked them Margot. I love that they’re crispy too!

      Reply
  19. Juliette | Namastay Traveling says

    May 24, 2017 at 12:43 pm

    I love a recipe where I already have all the ingredients! This will be perfect for this long weekend!

    Reply
  20. Emily @ Pizza & Pull-ups says

    May 24, 2017 at 12:56 pm

    These looks like the perfect little something sweet, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  21. jordan @ dancing for donuts says

    May 24, 2017 at 1:22 pm

    ooohhhhhh i’m a sucker for macaroons but this version is so much healthier!! love that they’re not a billion ingredients or steps! can’t wait to make them, thank you for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  22. Izzy Bruning says

    May 24, 2017 at 4:59 pm

    Healthy macaroons?
    Yes please!!!
    Izzy | Pinch of delight

    Reply
  23. Shannon says

    May 24, 2017 at 5:12 pm

    These look amazing and I can’t wait to try them! So easy to make, too! Thanks for sharing.
    http://www.shananigansnotebook.blogspot.com

    Reply
  24. Alyssa @ life of blyss says

    May 30, 2017 at 3:44 pm

    These look deeeelish! I’m pinning them on my “to-make” list. :-*

    Reply
    • Brittany Mullins says

      May 31, 2017 at 10:06 am

      Yay!!! You will love these. <3

      Reply
  25. Paola says

    June 1, 2017 at 10:11 am

    This looks perfect for something a little sweet throughout the day. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  26. Lisa says

    August 31, 2017 at 2:30 pm

    mine ended up in a splat on the pan haha. I am going to have to try again I think maybe I added too much coconut oil?

    Reply
    • Caitlin says

      December 30, 2017 at 7:26 pm

      This happened to me too, HALP!!!???

      Reply
      • Brittany Mullins says

        December 30, 2017 at 8:06 pm

        Gah! Did you measure the coconut oil when it was solid or melted? I’m thinking that if you measured it while it was solid it ended up being too much and that’s why the macaroons aren’t holding together.

        Reply
        • Whitney says

          January 6, 2018 at 5:54 pm

          I just made these a second time and doubled the batch. The first time they kept they’re form for the most part but not so much this time. I did melt the coconut oil. I’m thinking next time I’ll leave out a tablespoon or two of the oil. They might not look so pretty but they’re still so good!!!

          Reply
  27. Lauren Tanner says

    January 10, 2018 at 2:28 pm

    Can you substitute coconut flour for the almond flour?

    Reply
  28. Courtney says

    January 18, 2018 at 12:03 am

    I have made these twice and they are delicious!! Both times they have spread out ALOT on the pan? SHould I not melt the coconut oil before i add it in?

    Reply
    • Brittany Mullins says

      March 12, 2018 at 5:59 pm

      Shoot! I can’t figure out why this is happening to some people but not to others. I’ve made these macaroons at least 5-6 times and it’s never happened to me. What type of coconut did you use?

      Reply

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