Healthy Coconut Matcha Vegan Macaroons (Gluten Free)
These Healthy Coconut Matcha Vegan Macaroons are suuper soft and chewy. In every bite you’ll taste delicious matcha and coconut, with a balanced sweetness. Made with healthier ingredients means you can enjoy these when you’re looking for a sweet treat but would also like to eat nutritious alternatives! Then these macaroons are perfect for you! These macaroons are gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free so they can be enjoyed by many different diets!
These Healthy Coconut Matcha Vegan Macaroons are SO easy to make, and they are made in one bowl! That means minimal effort, and less dishes to wash for clean up! Dreamy! So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and make these delicious plant based treats! Enjoy!
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Healthy Coconut Matcha Vegan Macaroons
Ingredients
- 1-2 tsp good quality matcha powder the amount depends on your personal preference as to how much matcha flavour you would like, also how good quality your matcha is.
- 1 rounded cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup almond flour
- 3-4 tbsp agave syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp softened coconut oil
- 2 tsp oat milk or coconut milk
- pinch of sea salt
Toppings
- ⅓ cup vegan white chocolate optional, can omit if you want to have less sugar. Alternatively sub with coconut butter for a healthier option.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160℃. Prepare one large oven baking sheet. These don't spread so you won't need a whole bunch of space.
- First add the shredded coconut, salt, and almond flour to a mixing bowl. And stir.
- Sift in the matcha powder so there won't be any clumps, and stir again.
- Add all the liquid ingredients and stir until completely combined.
- Use an ice cream scoop (that's what I use) or a spoon to form macaroons and place them on your baking sheet spaced evenly apart. There should be a total of 12-14 macaroons.
- Bake the macaroons for approximately 14 minutes depending on your oven. If you have 14 macaroons then you'll probably need a bit less time seeing as the cookies are smaller. Keep an eye on the macaroons so they don't burn. They will be ready once they have a slight golden colour to them.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely.
- If you are skipping the vegan white chocolate or coconut butter drizzle, then you can enjoy the macaroons as soon as they've cooled!
- Carefully melt the white chocolate in the microwave or a water bath. If you are using coconut butter, you can also melt the coconut butter in a water bath or in the microwave.
- Drizzle the white chocolate over the macaroons as much as you like. You can dip the cookies in the chocolate, or drizzle! Place the cookies in the fridge to allow the chocolate to set before enjoying.
- When the chocolate has set, enjoy these tasty cookies! Store the leftovers in an airtight container. I like storing mine in the fridge so the chocolate doesn't melt.
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