These keto coconut macaroons are delightful little cookies made with just three basic ingredients: shredded coconut, whipped egg whites, and sugar substitute.

What’s great about coconut macaroons is that they are naturally gluten-free and nut-free. And when you swap the sugar for a sugar substitute, they can easily become low in carbs and keto-friendly.

The best part is that this keto macaroon recipe is also really easy to make and quite low in net carbs. These little gems clock in at only one g net carbs per cookie.

This means that you can enjoy several low-carb macaroons per day and stay within your keto macros easily.

So, if you’re looking for easy coconut keto cookies, you’ve come to the right place. Make sure you also visit our keto cookies page for more delicious options.

Low-Carb Coconut Macaroons

I love how these sugar-free macaroons have the perfect balance of crunch from the toasted coconut and the chewy texture provided by the meringue.

Although some people prefer their coconut macaroons to be snowy white, I am partial to lightly toasted macaroons. The coconut flavor is further enhanced when allowed to brown slightly.

If that’s not you, simply take them out of the oven right before they begin to toast. This should be anywhere between the 10-15-minute mark.

This keto coconut macaroon recipe makes the perfect treat for anyone on a ketogenic diet, making them ideal for the holiday season or anytime they want to silence their sweet tooth!

If you’re a fan of coconut, you’re going to love these low-carb cookies.

Simple Ingredients & Tools Needed

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The following are the ingredients and tools you’ll need to make this tasty recipe. Note that the full-printable recipe is at the bottom of the page along with the nutritional information.

• Large egg whites
• Cream of tartar
• Granulated sugar substitute
• Almond extract
• Unsweetened coconut flakes

Tools

• Parchment paper
• Large mixing bowl
• Electric mixer
• Baking tray

How To Make Keto Macaroons

Making this keto-friendly macaroon recipe is pretty straightforward.

You’ll only need a few ingredients and a bowl, and as a plus, the dough does not require any chilling.

Since these cookies require beaten egg whites, it’s vital that they be beaten until they have a medium-stiffed peak consistency. 

If your meringue moves when you tilt your bowl to one side, your egg whites are not stiff enough.

Once your egg whites reach the perfect consistency, gently fold in your shredded coconut and sugar substitute. Otherwise, your meringue will collapse, which, of course, is no good.

What you want is a light and airy batter that is not runny.

To make this recipe, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Carefully separate the eggs, reserve the whites in a large bowl, and store the yolks in the fridge for another recipe.

Using a stand mixer or an electric beater, beat the egg whites and the cream of tartar on high speed until medium-stiff peaks form. 

Once the peaks are achieved, gently fold in the sugar substitute with a spatula, taking care not to overmix, as this could break the egg whites. 

Next, incorporate the grated unsweetened coconut flakes and almond extract into the mixture.

If you are wondering why this recipe calls for almond extract instead of the more common vanilla extract, it’s because it gives this keto coconut dessert a slightly cherry flavor that enhances its flavor. 

Using a teaspoon, drop the macaroon batter onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake them for 15 to 18 minutes or until they are lightly browned.

Allow the macaroons to cool before serving. This recipe yields about two dozen macaroons, which can be stored at room temperature for up to three days.

Meringue Tips

If I had one piece of advice when trying to make a recipe that requires meringue, it would be to make sure no egg yolk gets mixed in with the whites.

The protein in the yolks will prevent the meringue from rising properly. So, as long as you’ve learned to separate your eggs properly, you will win half the battle.

In addition, your mixing bowl needs to be squeaky clean so that no fat enters the batter.

Besides ensuring that no egg yolks make it into your egg whites, adding a little cream of tartar before mixing will further stabilize your meringue.

Sugar Substitute Choices For Sugar-Free Macaroons

I have several sugar substitute options for you to choose from when it comes to making these keto macaroons.

Personally, I really like Lakanto Monk Fruit because the texture is as close to granulated sugar as it gets. Plus, there is barely any aftertaste.

I’m also partial to the Swerve brand, which is an erythritol blend. However, it does have a cooling aftertaste that some people dislike.  

You could also use the stevia and erythritol-based brand Pyure for this recipe with great success.

Lastly, if you can’t easily find a more natural sugar substitute, you can also use Splenda with great success.

What’s The Difference Between Macaroons And Macarons? 

Coconut macaroons should not be confused with macarons. Although both cookies use egg whites and share a very similar name, their similarities end there.

Although both are gluten-free, the preparation and flavor are vastly different. 

Macaroons are coconut-based cookies, while macarons are almond flour sandwich cookies.

Macarons are those fancy little cookies that come in all sorts of lovely colors. Do you know the ones that come with a hefty price tag? It’s because they are temperamental cookies and not easy to make.

Both macaroons and macarons share French origins, but one is quite finicky, while the other is a breeze to make. 

What Are Keto Coconut Macaroons?

Thankfully, keto macaroons are not only quite delicious, but they are also easier to make than their high-carb versions.

In order to make these coconut keto cookies, you only need to remember to use unsweetened coconut in the recipe and a sugar substitute instead of sweetened condensed milk like some traditional recipes use.

Flavor Variations

This is a basic recipe; however, you can certainly customize it by folding in some sugar-free chocolate chips and chopped nuts or even drizzling or dunking them in some melted sugar-free chocolate chips.

I melt half a cup of sugar-free chocolate chips and stir in a teaspoon of solid coconut oil for the perfect keto chocolate coating!

Troubleshooting 

“My coconut macaroons are flat and spread; what did I do wrong?” This happens when you either did not beat the egg whites to the necessary medium-stiff peaks or, when it came time to fold in the coconut flakes, you were too zealous and overmixed it.

At this stage, you want to ensure that you gently fold in the coconut flakes so that the meringue does not collapse.

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