Peppermint Coconut Macaroons (Raw, Vegan and Gluten Free)

These easy holiday treats are sure to become a year-round tradition…

This post comes from our blog intern, Monica!

As a coconut lover, I’ve been on a serious hunt for a vegan coconut macaroon recipe. And, since succeeding in my search, this has become my new go-to. This time of year, I decided to add a seasonal twist — peppermint and dark chocolate! These macaroons have a delightfully sweet and crunchy outside, and house a perfectly chewy middle full of irresistible coconut. Perfect for those who are gluten-free, they are extremely versatile too — you can add nuts, dried cranberries, a little lemon zest, cocoa powder, anything your heart desires!

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Peppermint Coconut Macaroons
Makes 6 macaroons

Ingredients:
1 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut

4 tbsp maple syrup or agave

3 tbsp coconut oil

2-3 tsp peppermint extract

1 tsp vanilla

4 tbsp crushed candy canes

1/3 cup coconut flour

Directions:
Put all ingredients into a blender or food processor and pulse until evenly combined.

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Shape macaroons into balls using your hands or a cookie scoop. Place them on parchment paper or a cookie sheet, and stick in the freezer for an hour.

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Once macaroons have hardened, prepare the chocolate! Melt 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips of your choice over a double broiler. Dip your macaroons into chocolate and decorate them with sprinkles or crushed candy canes…and you’re done! You can store them at room temperature but I prefer mine chilled, so I keep them in the fridge. Enjoy!

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+What are your favorite holiday treats? Let me know in the comments!!

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8 years ago

I love coconut Christmas treats, so I try to get as much as possbile. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
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8 years ago

What? Raw, vega andddd gluten free… sounds just perfect.

8 years ago

MAKING THESE!!!! Oh how gorgeous and perfect~
xoxo

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