Coconut Maple Macaroons

Name: Coconut Maple Macaroons
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 80 g Unsweetened desiccated coconut (20 g per serving); 2 Egg whites; 3 tbsp Maple syrup; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; Pinch of salt

25 minLow FODMAPVegetarianGluten-freeGut healthOvenOvulation

Servings:

Ingredients

—Desiccated coconut — 80 g
—Egg whites — 2
—Maple syrup — 3 tbsp
—Vanilla extract — 1 tsp
—Pinch of salt

Allergens

Contains eggs

Method

01Preheat the oven to 160°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt to soft peaks.
03Gently fold in the desiccated coconut, maple syrup and vanilla.
04Shape 12 small macaroons with a spoon and place them on the tray.
05Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.

Why this works

Desiccated coconut provides plant fats, including some medium-chain fats, and fibre. Egg white adds protein without extra fat.

Sources

Coconut meat, dried (desiccated), not sweetened — composition — USDA FoodData Central Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to protein and growth/maintenance of muscle mass — EFSA Journal, 2010;8(10):1811

Nutrition (per serving)

183

kcal

3.2g

protein

12.9g

fat

15g

carbs

3.3g

fiber

Always check product labels for allergens.