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Monday, March 16, 2009

NEW Chocolate Macaroons


Variation-
Chocolate Macaroons-
pre-heat oven to 350°F
Ingredients:
3 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 Tbsp. Organic Blue Agave nectar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut oil (melted)
1 1/2 cups shredded organic coconut
2 Tbsp. Organic Cocoa

Directions-
1. In a large mixing bowl, Whisk egg whites and salt until stiff
2. Combine the melted coconut oil in a small bowl with the Organic Blue Agave and vanilla
3. Fold agave syrup mixture, coconut and cocoa into the beaten egg whites until combined. don't over mix.
4. spoon tablespoons of mixture onto parchment paper lined baking sheet
5. gently shape the tops of the macaroons into a peak with your fingers
6. bake in 350°F oven for 14 minutes.
7. enjoy

6 comments:

  1. What if I use sugar free syrup?

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  2. you could use agave syrup.
    sugar free syrup sounds strange and man made.
    you could also use rice syrup if you wanted it less sweet.

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  3. Thanks for the recipe. I gave it a try and it tasted great! The maple syrup gives it a special taste :)

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  4. yes, use organic shredded coconut. It will be unsweetened as a rule

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