Vanilla Coconut Macaroons

  August 3, 2013  |    Blog>Recipes

macaroons

These macaroons are a delectable treat that can be made in less than 5 minutes. Each macaroon has 57 calories, 5 grams of fat and less than 2 grams of added sugar!

Makes 3 servings | Sugar Content per serving: 1.5 grams total sugar as sucrose, 1.5 grams added sugar

Ingredients

  • 1/8 cup almond flour
  • 1/8 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl until well moistened. Form into balls and enjoy! Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

Thank you Margaret for this delish recipe from your fabulous book!

Margaret Wertheim, MS, RD, LDN is a Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian (RD) and author of Breaking the Sugar Habit: Practical Ways to Cut the Sugar, Lose the Weight, and Regain Your Health. Margaret holds a BS in Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MS in Nutrition from Bastyr University in Seattle. Margaret has written or been quoted in numerous articles on nutrition, such as in Kiwi magazine, Today’s Dietitian and on MindBodyGreen.com. When she’s not writing or working with clients, you can find her doing yoga, gardening, riding her bike, or experimenting in the kitchen. Learn more at sugarbreaker.com.

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