While Paleo Coconut Macaroons are perfect for Passover and Easter, we like serving them all year long. With only 4 ingredients, this easy paleo dessert recipe is a cinch to throw together. All you need to make Paleo Coconut Macaroons is coconut flakes, egg whites, honey, and salt.
We grew up eating the overly sweet store bought macaroons every Passover. Paleo Coconut Macaroons are a far cry from the canned Manichewitz macaroons we feasted on back then. These macaroons are lighter and with far less sugar, much healthier. I love making my family this healthy paleo dessert every year at Passover.
Paleo Coconut Macaroons
Ingredients
- 2 large egg whites
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- 2½ cups unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Use a hand blender to whisk egg whites to stiff peaks
- Whisk in honey and salt
- Stir in coconut flakes
- Place bowl in fridge to chill for ½ hour
- Fill a 2 tablespoon scoop with batter
- Using your hand, very firmly pack batter into scoop to level
- Release batter onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet
- Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, until macaroons are golden brown
- Cool 1 hour
- Serve
I have a few quick tips for this Paleo Coconut Macaroon recipe. Rather than shredded coconut, I used flaked coconut because it looks pretty and browns quite nicely. I do not know if shredded coconut will work in this healthy macaroon recipe because coconut flakes are much larger than the tiny pieces in shredded coconut. If you do experiment, please let us know how it goes!
Next, the 2 tablespoon size scoop is important for this recipe. A smaller scoop won’t work as it will not hold the coconut flakes and press them into place. I’m not sure if an even larger scoop will work as I haven’t tried using one. Feel free to experiment with any size scoop you wish. Finally, be sure to let the batter sit in the fridge as it helps it set up and results in a macaroon that holds together after it is baked.
Here are some of my other easy paleo dessert recipes!
Sherry Fredley says
I am so excited to make these and I have everything on hand!!!! Thank you again for this wonderfully easy, super simple- healthy recipe!
Sherry at sherryfredley.com
Elana says
You’re welcome!
kate says
can i replace egg replacer powder with egg whites since I only need 2 egg whites as I am vegan?
Elana says
Kate, here’s a link to my Vegan Recipes Page for you:
https://elanaspantry.com/diets/vegan/
Enjoy!
Elana
Cecile Tandus says
I made the macaroons not with the coconut flakes and they were fine. They held together. I dip the bottom in melted chocolate. Very very yummy !!!!!!!
Elana says
Cecile, so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Caitlin says
Has anyone ever used an egg replacer (i.e. baking powder, Ener-G egg replacer, ground flax etc.) for macaroons or any recipe that calls for egg whites?
Elana says
Hi Caitlin, here’s an egg-free macaroon recipe for you:
https://elanaspantry.com/almond-pulp-macaroons/
Enjoy!
Mandy says
HI All, did anyone bake them with coconut milk or oil instead of honey? I am going to make these tonight, so I will post results. Thanks.
Kate says
Hi Mandy,
How did they turn out?
Kate
Mandy says
Hi Kate…sorry for such a delay! I thought they turned out great with the coconut milk (rather than honey). Simple and yum.
Jennifer says
I just added coconut cream. I’m hoping for a dense and moist macaroon. I’m not one for changing a recipe because it doesn’t turn out well, usually. I’ll let you know.
Elana says
Thanks!
Carol, Simply Gluten Free says
I love simple recipes. This one looks delicious!
Elana says
Thanks Carol!
suzanne says
These look great! We love coconut, and this doesn’t look that difficult to make. I can’t wait to see what they taste like.
Elana says
Thanks!
Elisa Martin says
I tried the coconut macaroon recipe with shredded coconut and they turned out great. I substituted coconut milk and stevia for the honey, and I doubled the amount of liquid because it seemed a bit dry (the shredded coconut really absorbed the coconut milk) and that doubled the cooking time, but they came out great and are a new favorite.
I love your recipes; thanks for making it easy and delicious to cook for my very restricted diet.
Elana says
Elisa, so glad these turned out great!
Carol says
A friend of mine has been taking crossfit classes and recently started a paleo diet. I’ll have to pass on this recipe!
Elana says
Thanks!