Coconut Lemon Protein Macaroons
Here is the best no bake coconut cookie recipe! These Coconut Lemon Protein Macaroons are egg free and dairy free, and fit many special diets - a one bowl recipe for perfectly sweet, no bake, protein-rich macaroons bursting with coconut flavor.
Servings 14
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups desiccated coconut
- 1 cup coconut butter, store bought or healthy homemade recipe below in notes
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside for later.Add coconut butter to a small saucepan and gently warm over low heat until melted. Add coconut, almond flour, protein powder, honey and vanilla extract and mix until well combined into a sticky dough like mixture.Taste test and add more honey, lemon or vanilla extract if you think its needed. Using a cookie scoop, scoop firmly packed balls of coconut mixture, 14-16 depending on your size preference. Drop on to the prepared baking sheet, making sure to space balls evenly apart.Place baking sheet into the freezer for 10-15 minutes, or until cookies are firm. Store in fridge for up to 2 weeks or freezer for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw for 10-15 minutes before enjoying.
Notes
Homemade Coconut Butter
If you are anywhere near the health food or fitness circles, you have no doubt heard of coconut oil by now. But have you ever heard of coconut butter? Oh my gosh is it good. It tastes like the most delicious, decadent, oh-so-bad-for-you treat. Except, it’s not. It’s actually good for you. In fact, coconut butter packs a boatload of benefits:
It’s rich in lauric acid, which boosts immunity and destroys harmful bacteria, viruses, and funguses.
It actually boosts your metabolism, which aids in weight loss and increases energy levels.
Its a superb ingredient for protecting and replenishing the hair and skin
It’s packed with healthy fats, so you feel full longer.
It’s full of essential amino acids, calcium, and magnesium.
Basically, coconut butter is just plain awesome. It’s so creamy, buttery, naturally sweet and full of nutrients, and it’s hard to believe that this tasty Homemade Coconut Butter from Scratch is made with one ingredient! You may not know this, but a jar of high-quality coconut butter can be expensive.
Yes, that is one of the reasons that you should make you own - it’s unbelievably easy. Besides being incredibly good for you, coconut butter greatly enhances the creamy texture of desserts, smoothies, ice creams, fudge and hot beverages. Even a spoonful out of the jar is not a bad thing. 😊
Once you start using it, you'll find many other ways to sneak it into your diet.
Go here for the recipe: Homemade Coconut Butter
