Almond Cocoa Macaroons

Looking for a healthier cookie you can feel good about?

Try these super easy and yummy Almond Cocoa Macaroons. They combine the nutty flavour of almonds and coconut with cocoa to get you that chocolate fix you crave! This protein and fibre-packed recipe will help keep blood sugar stable compared to your typical sugar-loaded cookie. They’re also gluten-free, vegan, dairy free and appropriate for paleo or primal diets.

Enjoy!

XO Christy

Almond Cocoa Macaroons

These gluten-free, vegan, lower carb cookies are super easy and delicious! They're so healthy you can have them as a dessert or even a snack.

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Servings 24 cookies

Calories 72 kcal

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

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• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 3 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil melted
• 1/2 tbsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup almond flour
• 3/4 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
• 1/3 cup coconut sugar
• 1/2 tsp Baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small bowl, mix the chia seeds with water and put in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
• Melt the coconut oil on the stovetop or in the microwave. Stir in the vanilla.
• In a large bowl, mix the remaining ingredients until combined. Add the wet ingredients (the chia/water mixture and coconut oil/vanilla mixture) and stir until combined.
• Line a couple of cookie sheets with parchment paper. Roll the dough into balls 2 inches in diameter. Press down flat using the bottom of a jar or mug.
• Bake for about 10 minutes or until the cookies develop golden brown colour on top.
• Cool and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 44mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.4mg

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