Heart Healthy Coconut Macaroons

Name: Heart Healthy Coconut Macaroons
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 40
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 2 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch; 2 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 6 oz egg whites (about 5 to 6 egg whites)

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic

At just 80 calories per serving, our coconut macaroons are the delightfully chewy cookies dreams are made of. Combine coconut flakes, cornstarch, sugar and egg whites for a light-as-air sweetness that the whole family will love.

Total Time

30 minutes

Servings

40

Calories

81

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Ingredients

Recipe yields 40 servings

1 cup sugar

2 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch

2 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

6 oz egg whites (about 5 to 6 egg whites)

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How to Make Coconut Macaroons

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and cornstarch until the cornstarch has no lumps. Add the coconut and the vanilla and whisk to combine. Add the egg whites and whisk until combined.
Step 3

With an ice cream scoop, scoop dough by tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool on baking sheets on a wire rack. Remove from baking sheets when completely cool.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 cookie

81

Calories

4

g

Fat

0

mg

Cholesterol

2

mg

Sodium

10

g

Carbs

3

g

Sat. Fat

1

g

Fiber

1

g

Protein

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