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Low FODMAP Simple Coconut Macaroons
These Low FODMAP Simple Coconut Macaroons are our easiest recipe for this beloved coconut cookie.
Low FODMAP Serving Size Info: Makes about 24 coconut macaroons; 1 coconut macaroon cookie per serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Makes: 24 cookies
Calories: 117 kcal
Ingredients:
- 14 ounces (396 g ) sweetened long-shred flaked coconut (about 5 cups)
- 2/3 cup (131 g) sugar
- 1/3 cup (49 g) low FODMAP, gluten-free all-purpose flour, such as Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- Tiny pinch salt
- 4 large egg whites
Preparation:
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Position racks in upper and lower third of oven. Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. Line two rimmed half-sheet baking pans with parchment paper; lightly coat with non-stick spray and set aside.
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Whisk or stir together the coconut, sugar, flour, vanilla and salt in a mixing bowl until well mixed. Whisk/stir in the egg whites until everything is evenly combined.
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Drop 2 tablespoon-sized mounds evenly spaced on the prepared sheet pans. There is no need to flatten the cookies. Bake for about 15 to 18 minutes or until the edges and some of the coconut shreds have turned light golden brown. Cool completely on pans set on racks. Cookies may be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Low FODMAP Simple Coconut Macaroons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Sodium 1mg0%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 1g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.