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Healthy Coconut Chewies Recipe
I love this healthy coconut recipe. Read on for why coconut makes for a great dessert ingredient:
Chocolate Chip, Mint, Cinnamon Spice, Raspberry Lemon
A cross between a cookie and a macaroon, these are always a party favorite. Coconut is full of nutrients and healthy fats your body uses to power up. The healthy fat will help keep you full and satisfied for much longer than a traditional macaroon or cookie. Sometimes I’ll even whip up all four flavors and make a tray!
MAKES 10 TO 14 CHEWIES
BASE RECIPE INGREDIENTS
- 2 egg whites
- 1⁄4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup shredded, unsweetened coconut
CHOCOLATE CHIP
- 1⁄4 cup dark chocolate bits (at least 70% cacao)
MINT
- 2 to 4 drops peppermint oil
- 1⁄4 cup dark chocolate bits (at least 70% cacao), optional if you want a mint chocolate chip version!
CINNAMON SPICE
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground flax meal
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch cayenne pepper
LEMON RASPBERRY
- 1⁄4 cup frozen raspberries, defrosted
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Whisk the egg whites until totally frothy in a large bowl.
- Add the sugar, vanilla, and sea salt. Mix well.
- Fold in the coconut and chocolate chips and any other ingredients if making different versions.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Keep the chewies round; do not flatten them.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until you see a hint of brown on the tops. Allow them to cool completely before diving in. Serve immediately or store in refrigerator.
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