Happy Valentines Day!
Here is an old favorite recipe for coconut macaroons that we have tweaked a bit, using chocolate and dates. Normally we form small pyramids, but today I also made a heart for my sweetheart.
Coconut macaroons
Makes around 12
10 fresh soft medjool-like dates, pitted
75 g 85% dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
30 (about 25 g) raw almonds
3 organic egg whites
1 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil or organic butter, room temperature
200 g shredded coconut, unsweetened
Heat the oven to 350F/175°C.
Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place almonds in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, then add dates and chocolate and mix. Now add egg whites and blend until well combine and set aside. Melt the coconut oil in a pot on low heat. Add the shredded coconut and stir with a spoon. Then add the date mixture and gently stir to combine. Use your hands to form small pyramids or hearts and place on the baking paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
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8 Comments
these look so delicious!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Yum! These look really good, and I love that you use dates to sweeten them.
wow, these sound really wonderful, and all ingredients i keep on hand! bookmarking for future (but hopefully soon) use!
These sound and look absolutely delicious-I bet all those flavors combined just can’t be beat…yum!
They taste great, but mine did not look nearly as nice as yours do…lol!
I love the idea of using dates and chocolate in these. I like to powder the coconut in the blender first then make them – something about the finer texture really appeals to me in this cookie! Now I will add dates and chocolate and I know I will love it! Thanks
These are really tasty, flavours are well combined. And healthy. I love your blog! Congrats!