Wow, wow, wow. I'm going to keep this short and sweet (excuse the pun) I've only just made these but they were so great I had to post straight away. In the search for gf and dairy free treats I remembered the old fashioned coconut macaroons that my nan used to love and decided to give them a go with the updated twist of lime. They taste great, very pleased with the chewy but crisp texture and the lime zing lifts them perfectly. The best surprise though was that I checked the nutritional value and they're perfect for a healthy treat too! 80 cals, low in carb and high in protein and fibre with moderate healthy fat from the coconut. They'd make a great gift for a friend on a diet. Pile 5-6 up and tie with a pretty bow.
So here goes:
Ingredients:
Makes 9
100g unsweetened shredded/desiccated dried coconut
2 large egg whites
1 tbsp coconut sugar or soft dark brown sugar or your choice of sweetener (the state are based on sugar)
1 lime (or two if they aren't very juicy!)
Method:
Pre-heat the oven to 180C
1. Place the egg whites in a bowl and add the sugar. Beat well until incorporated.
2. Add the coconut, zest and juice of the lime and stir until fully combined
3. Form the mixture into 9 rough balls and flatten onto a greased baking sheet
4. Bake for 15-20 mins until golden brown
Enjoy!
