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Low Carb Lemon Coconut Macaron Bites

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Satisfy cravings with these zesty, keto-friendly bites. Almond-based meringue cookies are infused with lemon and coconut, offering a crisp exterior and chewy interior. Sugar-free and packed with tropical flavors.

  • Total Time: 35
  • Yield: 24 macaron bites 1x

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups almond flour
2 large egg whites
¼ cup keto-friendly sweetener (e.g., erythritol or allulose)
1 ½ tsp baking powder
2 tbsp melted coconut oil
1 tsp lemon extract
1 tbsp lemon zest
¼ tsp salt
2 tbsp shredded coconut (unsweetened)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Sift almond flour and baking powder into a bowl.
2. Whip egg whites with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
3. Gently fold in almond flour mixture, sweetener, and coconut oil.
4. Pipe 1-inch mounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. Let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes to form a skin.
6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12 minutes.
7. Cool completely, then top with shredded coconut mixed with lemon zest, vanilla, and a drizzle of melted coconut oil.

Notes

Use a stand mixer for consistent egg whites. For fresher texture, consume within 3 days. Store in an airtight container. Substitute coconut oil with unsalted nut butter if preferred.

  • Author: Amelie Harper
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French-Inspired Keto
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1.2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg