LantauMama - making healthy living accessible
  • Blog
    • Family Fun
    • Cantonese School
    • About Me
  • Classes
  • Events
  • Shop
  • Links

Carob Cacao Coconut Macaroons

24/11/2013

 
Print Friendly and PDF
Picture
(Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Vegan, Raw)

Macaroons are sentimental for me, they remind me of Passover, of containers of Manischewitz Coconut and Chocolate Macaroons.  The taste and texture is a taste of childhood and stealing a macaroon as a treat for myself.  Macaroons are not super sweet, and totally hit the spot for me as a child.  Just one fills me up.  

Recently, I had a store bought raw, vegan, gluten free macaroon, and I really wanted to create a recipe at home that was less sweet and even more healthy.  I am quite pleased with the results! 

The main difference, is I use vanilla powder instead of vanilla extract with alcohol, and carob pod concentrate instead of other sweeteners.  Carob is high in antioxidants and this is a very unique product that I am enjoying playing with in the kitchen.

Ingredients
  • 1 1/3 Cups of unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1/2 Cup of almond flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons of raw cacao powder (more for more chocolatey taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder (I love this!) or vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon of pink Himalayan salt
  • 2 Tablespoons of coconut oil
  • 1/2 Tablespoon of carob pod concentrate (can use maple syrup instead)
Directions
  • Mix dry ingredients in a food processor
  • Add wet ingredients - the carob pod concentrate and coconut oil
  • Add more coconut oil if needed, but no more than an extra Tablespoon
  • Blend until well mixed and it starts to clump together - you may need to stop one or two times and wipe down the sides of your food processor to get everything back together
  • Taste! See if you want to add more raw cacao powder or adjust any of the flavor
  • Schmoosh into shape as in the photo, they don't roll
  • Freeze on a plate overnight, then you can store in the fridge in an air tight container
This recipe only makes 12 macaroons, they are rich and very satisfying. I think doubling the recipe is a good idea because they are so yummy and make great gifts too!

Monika
24/11/2013 08:28:24 am

These are very nice indeed and have gone in a puff. Will be making more soon. Thanks!

Jacqueline (aka LantauMama)
24/11/2013 08:59:45 am

Hi Monika, wow you're fast! I only just posted the recipe today! Glad you liked them!!


Comments are closed.
    Picture

    LantauMama's Instagram

    Categories

    All
    Breakfast
    Dessert
    Events
    Fermentation
    Healthy Living
    Hong Kong
    Kefir Class
    Kids
    Niseko
    Recipes
    School
    Snacks
    Tuesday-tips

    Archives

    May 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    October 2017
    August 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    November 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    September 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    March 2015
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013

    RSS Feed

    View my Flipboard Magazine.
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit Lantau Mama, truly I am flattered that anyone reads this!  
Feel free to contact me anytime via LantauMama @ Twitter I would love to hear from you.
The links below are how I try to cover my hosting costs without using advertisements.
My Iherb Page
Weebly Discount Link