These healthy French macarons are very very delicious and easy to make. They’re made with almond flour, egg whites, maple sugar, and a dark chocolate ganache filling. They’re dairy-free, using full-fat coconut milk, and gluten-free. My recipe also doesn’t include refined sugar, making them a very healthy and delicious treat.
These French macarons are perfect for family gatherings at home or picnics. Kids love their shape, and they’re also great for brunch on Mother’s Day or any other day. You can even give them as a gift to someone special (put some in a small candy box and tie it with a red ribbon for an easy homemade present for family, friends, or teachers).
These healthy French macarons are a delicious, soft, and romantic treat because of their beautiful shape. I almost forgot to mention, they’re low in carbohydrates and suitable for those following a keto diet.
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Ingredients
Yield: 15 Macarons
- Almond Flour (finely ground) – 1 cup
- Powdered monk fruit sweetener (or Maple Sugar) – 3/4 cup
- Large egg whites – 2 (room temperature)
- Cream of Tartar – 1/4 tsp
- Granulated monk fruit sweetener – 1/4 cup
- Dark chocolate chips (dairy-free) – 1/2 cup
- Coconut Milk (canned, full fat) – 1/4 cup
Healthy French Macarons
Here you'll find the ingredients and easy steps to bake these healthy and elegant French macarons at home! These cakes, free from refined sugar and dairy, will delight you with their taste and ease of preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Almond Flour (finely ground)
- 3/4 cup Powdered monk fruit sweetener (or Maple Sugar)
- 2 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 cup granulated monk fruit sweetener
- 1/2 cup Dark chocolate chips (dairy-free)
- 1/4 cup Coconut Milk (canned, full fat)
Instructions
- Line a large baking tray with parchment paper (for round cookies, you can use a small cookie cutter or draw a small circle as a guide on the parchment paper).
- Sift the almond flour and powdered sweetener into a medium-sized bowl (discard any large pieces of almonds remaining in the sieve).
- In a glass or metal bowl, whisk the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until frothy. Gradually add the granulated sweetener while continuing to whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Add the almond flour mixture to the egg whites. Fold gently with a rubber spatula until the batter is smooth and flows slowly off the spatula. Do not overmix.
- Spoon the batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Tap the baking sheet on the counter several times to release the air bubbles.
- Leave the macarons to rest at room temperature for 30-40 minutes (or until they no longer stick to your finger when touched gently).
- Bake in a 300°F oven for 13-15 minutes. Let the shells cool on the baking sheet before removing them.
- While the chocolate shavings are cooling, heat the coconut milk until it just begins to simmer gently. Then pour it over the dark chocolate chips and let it sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir the chocolate and coconut milk until smooth.
- Arrange the macaron shells by size. Place a small amount of chocolate ganache on the flat side of one shell, then gently press another shell on top.
- Repeat the process with the remaining macaron shells and filling. Then let the macarons cool and set before serving, and enjoy these healthy and delicious treats.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
15Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 95Saturated Fat: 3gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 10mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 3gSugar: 18gProtein: 5g
Just a heads up — The calorie count and nutritional info here are just estimates! The actual numbers might vary a bit depending on the brands and ingredients you use.