Healthy Low-Carb Macaroon Cookie Recipe

A Reader Recipe: Protein Coconut Macaroons

May 24, 2012

FitSugar reader eatingbirdfood made some low-carb protein coconut macaroons that would be great for an afternoon or post-workout snack. She posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group.

These macaroons are low in sugar and carbs and made with Tone It Up's new protein powder, Perfect Fit Protein.

Learn how to make this low-carb treat after the break!

This recipe was originally posted on Eating Bird Food.

Protein Coconut Macaroons

Ingredients

1/2 cup egg whites
1 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
10 drops of liquid stevia (I used NuNaturals Vanilla Stevia; you could also use 1 packet of powdered stevia.)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I used 1 packet of Perfect Fit vanilla brown rice protein powder)
1 cup dried, unsweetened shredded coconut
Pinch of ground cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 300° F. Whisk together egg whites, stevia, and maple syrup in a medium-sized bowl. Add protein powder and shredded coconut and stir until combined. Use a tablespoon to scoop batter onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 22 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool before transferring to a sealed container for storage.