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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Cookies & Bars

    Coconut Lime Macaroons (Gluten-Free)

    Published: May 9, 2014 · Modified: Mar 19, 2022 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    coconut lime macarons | saltedplains.comI traveled to NYC this week for work and was able to spend Cinco de Mayo with old colleagues and friends. In anticipation of this, I have had limes on the brain. Summer break on the brain is more like it. But first things first.

    So before I left town I made a batch of coconut macaroons stuffed with dark chocolate (if I can find a way to add chocolate to something, I will) with a hint of lime zest and packed them in my carry-on.

    limes | saltedplains.comMacaroons are probably not your go to in-flight snack, but these coconut-y, sweet,  lime-y confections kept me from starving as I discovered my chosen airline no longer provides fancy peanuts. I say, coconut lime macaroons for all!

    coconut lime macarons | saltedplains.comcoconut lime macarons | saltedplains.comAs Mother's Day approaches and while we are on the topic of coconut and lime, I have a vivid memory of being in high school at an event surrounded by my peers, and while we were making our way towards the door to leave, my mom started singing (fairly loudly) all the verses from Harry Nilsson's "Coconut". You know the one.

    "She put the lime in the coconut..." All the verses. Audibly. My teenage self was quickly doing a count of how many of my classmates were in earshot and how many seconds until we reached the door.

    As with most moments growing up between my mom and me,  her enthusiastic spontaneity, met by my sheer surprise and quiet demeanor, meant the end result was us both laughing hysterically, tears streaming down our faces.

    coconut lime macarons | saltedplains.comNeedless to say, I can't hear that song without thinking of that moment. And now these macaroons follow suit.

    coconut lime macarons | saltedplains.com

    coconut lime macarons | saltedplains.com

    Coconut Lime Macaroons

    Simple coconut macaroons sweetened with honey, just the right amount of lime and a chocolate center. Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 18 macaroons
    Calories: 163kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups shredded unsweetened coconut I prefer the Let's Do Organic brand
    • ½ cup coconut milk
    • ½ cup honey
    • 1 tablespoon freshly grated lime zest
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3 tablespoons coconut flour
    • 1 large egg white
    • pinch of salt
    • ¼ to ½ cup dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325 and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl, place coconut, coconut milk, honey, lime zest, vanilla extract, coconut flour, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
    • In a small bowl, add egg white and another pinch of salt. Using hand mixer, beat egg white until soft peaks form, about 1-2 minutes.
    • Fold the egg white into the coconut mixture until fully combined.
    • Using a tablespoon, scoop out mixture, making a slight indentation with your finger. Place chocolate in indent. Scoop enough mixture into tablespoon again to cover top of macaroon. Don't be afraid to pack the macaroon together a bit into ball form to keep from falling apart once baked. Place on cookie sheet.
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until starting to turn golden brown, rotating cookie sheet halfway through.
    • Cool macaroons on wire cooling rack before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Notes:

    Adapted from Against All Grain and Sweet Cravings.

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    1. Sarah

      June 29, 2014 at 8:44 pm

      I am going to try this recipe this summer. I will keep you posted on the results. I hope mine look as pretty as yours!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        June 29, 2014 at 11:05 pm

        Oh good! Yes, let me know how they turn out! :)

        Reply
    2. Kip Niven

      May 10, 2014 at 9:54 pm

      Ya put de lime in de coconut
      While ya sing dis little tune.
      Ya put de lime in de coconut
      An' make a macaroon.

      Ya put de lime in de coconut—
      Dey tasty as can be!
      Ya put de lime in de coconut—
      Guess what—dey gluten-free!

      Reply

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