This past week I had the pleasure of doing an interview with Ana Fairchild for the My Symphony of Life Podcast. I was super excited to do this interview, but I was a little bit nervous! It was one of those things that sounded a little scary at first but was really fun! I made a commitment a while ago to live life outside my comfort zone, and not let opportunities pass me by. This was a great opportunity I am glad I took the time to be a part of : )
Ana asked me to share a recipe with her listeners so I created this recipe just for the podcast interview! I will post the link to the podcast interview when it comes out, but until then, enjoy this No-Bake Coconut Macaroon recipe!
These little cookies are really addictive, especially with mini chocolate chips inside. They are like the inside of a Mounds bar, but a whole lot healthier! Have some fun with these: try rolling these in ground almonds, cocoa powder, or toasted coconut, or even some chopped chocolate. Enjoy!
| No-Bake Coconut Macaroons |
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut, fine shred
- 3-4 tablespoons coconut cream*
- 2 Tablespoons raw, unfiltered honey*
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- In a medium sized bowl, mix by hand the coconut, coconut cream, honey, vanilla, and chocolate chips (if using).
- Mix together until well blended.
- Pinch off some of the “dough” and roll into 1-inch balls.
- Place on a lined cookie sheet and chill until firm.
- Enjoy!
*For coconut cream, chill an unopened and unshaken can of full-fat coconut milk in the fridge. After a couple hours, the thick coconut cream should have separated from the liquid and solidified on the top of the can. Open the can and scoop out the cream off the top.
* If your honey is not thick, use a little less coconut cream
*If you want more coconut flavor, you can add 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract as well.
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Could you substitute the coconut cream for coconut oil? The coconut bites look so yummy, but I have no coconut milk
Yep, you could easily interchange coconut oil and coconut cream in this recipe
Just checking. My coconut milk has liquid at the top and the thick stuff under it.. Atleast the last two cans?
Hi Jeanette! The thick part of the separation – whether on top or the bottom – is what you want to use from your can of coconut milk.
Mmm! I will have to try these out the first chance I get. Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks Sarah!
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These look totally scrumptious! Can’t wait to try them next time my 88 y.o. Mom visits. She adores coconut! Thanks for sharing.
Let me know how you both like them : )
Sarah~ You did quite well on the interview! Awesome post! Talk to you soon!
Thanks Ana! I had fun : )
Wow! I think you may have made this dessert just for me! No? Okay, well its definitely on my favorite list! Yum!
Thanks Katie!