Coconut Macaroons (Low-Carb)
Chewy, lightly golden coconut macaroons sweetened with powdered erythritol and bound with whipped egg whites and almond flour.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 170°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Step 2
Combine the coconut and almond flour in a mixing bowl.
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Step 3
In a clean mixing bowl, whip the egg whites and salt until soft peaks form.
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Step 4
Gradually whisk the erythritol into the egg whites until evenly incorporated.
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Step 5
Whisk in the vanilla extract just until combined.
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Step 6
Fold the coconut mixture into the whipped egg whites until evenly moistened.
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Step 7
Let the mixture stand so the coconut can absorb moisture.
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Step 8
Divide the mixture into 16 compact mounds on the prepared baking sheet.
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Step 9
Bake at 170°C until the macaroons are set, lightly golden at the edges, and reach 71°C in the center, 15 to 18 minutes.
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Step 10
Cool the macaroons on the baking sheet before serving or moving them.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Do not taste the raw mixture. Bake the macaroons thoroughly to a center temperature of at least 71°C, cool them promptly, and store them in an airtight container.
Risk factors
- Raw egg whites before baking
- Hot baking equipment