{"id":184,"date":"2016-01-27T14:20:14","date_gmt":"2016-01-27T14:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.babyledfeeding.com\/?post_type=recipe&p=184"},"modified":"2023-06-02T19:52:12","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T19:52:12","slug":"coconut-macaroons-refined-sugar-free-and-egg-free-option","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.babyledfeeding.com\/recipe\/coconut-macaroons-refined-sugar-free-and-egg-free-option\/","title":{"rendered":"Coconut Macaroons Refined Sugar Free and Egg Free Option"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Coconut<\/p>\n

Coconut macaroons were one of my favourite treats from childhood. Soft, coconutty and usually covered in a delicious chocolate that would melt in your mouth. Normally made using condensed milk, egg whites and a LOT of sugar it was a challenge to make them taste just as good by only using nourishing ingredients.<\/p>\n

It began with fresh grated coconut that I found in my local Asian store for under \u20ac3 (and theres enough in the bag to make 3 batches of these). I cut off what I needed, defrosted it, sprinkled on a baking tray and roasted until it started to turn slightly golden. Don\u2019t skip this step, roasting enhances the delicious flavour of the coconut and makes them taste even more delicious.<\/p>\n

\"Coconut<\/p>\n

Next the sweetness! I don\u2019t eat any processed foods or refined sugars so using condensed milk and white sugar were out. Instead I made an almost caramel sauce using the juice of only half an orange, coconut oil and 3 medjool dates! That means there is only 1\/4 of a date in each of these little bites. The caramel sauce is then mixed with the coconut until it turns into a breadcrumb texture and is then folded into the egg whites. Finally, I used an ice-cream scoop to tightly press the mixture into little mounds before baking for 20 minutes and finally drizzling with chocolate. If you don\u2019t have an ice-cream scoop just make tight little balls of the mixture in your hands and slightly press to flatten them onto a baking sheet.<\/p>\n

\"Coconut<\/p>\n

These little macaroons are super cute and will fool most people into thinking they are having a treat yet they are full of goodness. Egg whites are high in protein while the coconut is rich in fibre and vitamins, right down to the chocolate which is rich in antioxidants and minerals. Yummy little treats you won\u2019t mind giving your little ones.<\/p>\n

\"Coconut<\/p>\n

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