Raw Chocolate Macaroons

March 29, 2008

When we received our big box ‘o goodies from Sarma, the first thing I tried were the chocolate macaroons. It was love at first bite. I knew I had to try to make them on my own!

Now for all you raw foodies out there who don’t have a dehydrator, this one is for YOU! The original recipe by Sarma calls for them to be dehydrated, but I don’t have a dehydrator either, so I put them on a cutting board, lightly covered it all with foil, and FROZE them. Oh. My. Goodness. It’s like frozen macaroon ice cream yumminess. They are so EASY…and they are a hit with everyone who tried them.

Here ya go:

3 cups dried, unsweetened coconut flakes
1 1/2 cups cocoa powder (I prefer carob’s milder taste)
1 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup coconut butter or oil
1 T vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir well to combine. You can also use a standing mixer with the paddle attachment.

Using a small ice cream scoop, your hands, or a big tablespoon, spoon rounds of the dough onto dehydrator screens (or a plate/cutting board to freeze). Dehydrate for 12-24 hours at 115 degrees F…until crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside.

For Blonde Macaroons: Replace the cocoa powder in the recipe with an equal amount of fine almond flour (soak almonds for 6 hours, drain/rinse and dehydrate for 12 hours…pulse almonds in food processor for a fine consistency).

Entry Filed under: Dessert, Raw. .

12 Comments Add your own

  • 1. Laurel Sauls  |  March 29, 2008 at 9:38 am

    I have never been a fan of coconut, so keep breezing past recipes with coconut in them. But, already, in the two weeks that I have been eating raw (or about 85%), I am finding that I am enjoying the taste of all kinds of new vegetables and flavors that I previously disliked. So, I am going to give these a go and see if my feelings about coconut have changed. :)
    Thanks for the recipe. I am happy whenever I see some of the more basic raw recipes that don’t require several exotic ingredients. I am trying to follow your advice and keep it really simple…while still having a few more “gourmet” recipes for when the basics just don’t cut it, or I am wanting something a little more complex. So thank you!

  • 2. jennifer  |  March 29, 2008 at 2:33 pm

    That looks too delicious! I don’t have a dehydrator either (yet) so I will try freezing them! Thanks for the recipe!

  • 3. Kristin  |  March 29, 2008 at 3:05 pm

    We love macaroons so this is a definite must try!

  • 4. Carolyn  |  March 29, 2008 at 6:05 pm

    Ooo! I am a coconut FREAK!! And I actually have all these ingredients! I will be making these today for sure!

  • 5. tricia  |  March 29, 2008 at 8:33 pm

    I just made these and they are amazing!
    Thanks for sharing your recipes and for being an encouragement to me in my quest for healthy living :)

  • 6. Bex  |  March 29, 2008 at 10:58 pm

    Hi!
    I started my transition 2 days ago.
    I’m starting slow so I’m so happy to have found you.
    Thanks for writing such a great blog, I’ll be linking to you if that’s OK…Xxx

  • 7. ~jes~  |  April 2, 2008 at 2:39 am

    Thank you so much for now posting raw recipes. I was so excited! Over the weekend I joined a raw food meetup group to start socializing with people of the same mindset! When we got home we faithfully tried this new recipe and it was a hit with the kids and hubby! Thank you so much.

    I have been coming across the problem of having tons of sweet stuff to mix together but when it comes to eating more raw “meals” we are lacking in ideas. Salads tend to get old after a while no matter how many times you switch the dressing…ya know? Do you have this problem on the road? What suggestions do you recommend?

    Hope you guys have a wonderful time with your tour! And thank you again for giving ideas for our raw journey. It has been interesting but there is always a light at the end of the tunnel!

    xxxhugsxxx

  • 8. lydiajoy  |  April 3, 2008 at 9:16 pm

    These are my favorite!!! do you use your dehydrator on the road?

  • 9. livelightly  |  April 5, 2008 at 4:32 am

    We don’t have a dehydrator, no. I have measured my oven though, and I think I could store the 4-tray Excalibur in there :) We’re looking into it…but it’s not urgent.

  • 10. lydiajoy  |  April 9, 2008 at 12:13 pm

    If you have a convection oven, in your RV, it could get low enough temps. to dehydrate stuff, or at least some things…..actuallly I am curious!

  • 11. sherrilee  |  May 15, 2008 at 1:26 am

    I just had friends over for dinner last night. Everyone LOVED these! Thanks for posting this great recipe!

  • 12. xangelle.com » This&hellip  |  August 7, 2008 at 6:14 pm

    [...] well, that about does it for today….Geli and I are going to make some chocolate coconut macaroons. [...]

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