Some of the most important ingredients for making those delectable macaroons are eggs. So does this mean that you have to turn your back forever on these yummy treats because you are allergic to eggs? Not quite. That’s because it’s very much possible for you to come up with egg-free macaroons that taste just as phenomenal as the regular ones!
Below you will find a really simple recipe for making macaroons without you cracking open a single egg. Making the egg-free macaroons that you will learn to bake later on even so much better for your taste buds as well as overall health is the fact that coconut meat is present!
Everyone knows that coconut water offers so many health benefits. Did you know that coconut meat can impress as well? Here are some of the perks that it offers, according to nutrition experts:
-It is loaded with fiber. We all know that fiber helps ward off constipation by encouraging the regular evacuation of the bowels. Did you know that fiber can also reduce your risk of colorectal cancer? What’s more, eating foods that are high in fiber like coconut meat can help in keeping the arteries clog-free.
-It contains healthy fat. Studies have shown that the kind of fat in coconut meat does not cause the levels of bad cholesterol to increase. Quite the contrary, it even helps lower bad cholesterol by increasing the levels of good cholesterol. Due to this, coconut meat can help in lowering a person’s risk of heart disease.
-It helps lower blood pressure. Coconut meat contains good amounts of potassium. According to experts, the said mineral is capable of keeping high blood pressure at bay because it encourages the blood vessels to widen. Potassium is also important for regulating the rhythm of the heart.
-It also provides manganese. Another nutrient that you can obtain from coconut meat is manganese. It is said that this mineral is essential for keeping the immune system strong, thus preventing frequent bouts of infections. Manganese is also good for diabetics as it helps control the levels of sugar in the blood.
-These are just some of the health benefits associated with the consumption of coconut meat. Needless to say, you can enjoy all of them simply by consuming egg-free macaroons with coconut meat in them. Here is the recipe that you will surely be able to follow without breaking a sweat:
Ingredients:
2 cups of shredded coconut meat (unsweetened and organic)
1 cup of coconut milk (full fat)
2 tablespoons of coconut sugar
2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour (preferably gluten-free)
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon of sea salt
Directions:
Get your oven preheated to 350°F.
In the meantime, reach for a large baking sheet and have it lined with parchment paper. Set aside.
Grab a medium-sized saucepan and whisk together coconut milk, coconut sugar and sea salt over medium heat.
When the mixture is already steaming, whisk in all-purpose flour.
Keep on string until the entire mixture is boiling.
Once the mixture is already boiling, switch off the stove. Stir in coconut meat and vanilla extract.
Using a spoon, carefully arrange scoops of the mixture on the baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Some people prefer using a cookie or an ice cream scoop for consistency size- and shape-wise.
Stash the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until the macaroons are golden brown.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and then carefully transfer the macaroons to a cooling rack.
Once already cool, serve your homemade coconut macaroons that are absolutely free of eggs!
