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

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.
Servings | Prep Time |
24 cookies | 15 minutes |
Cook Time |
10 minutes |
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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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Ingredients
- 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
Servings: cookies
Units:
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!
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Almond Cocoa Macaroons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 72
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
8%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Sodium 44mg
2%
Potassium 39mg
1%
Total Carbohydrates 6g
2%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 3g
Protein 1g
2%
Calcium
2%
Iron
2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Those are perfect vegan macaroons!
Thanks so much! Let me know if you give them a try 🙂
These sound so delicious!
Thanks, Jess. They’re so easy to make and super yummy. One of my fave healthy treats!
So yummy! I love macaroons!