4 Ingredient No Bake Coconut Macaroons (Gluten Free, Vegan, Paleo, Dairy-Free)
4 Ingredient No Bake Coconut Macaroons (V, GF): a one bowl recipe for perfectly sweet no bake macaroons bursting with coconut flavor. Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free.
Ahh… Mondays. Don’t they call for something sweet? Don’t they basically NEED something sweet? Ya know, to soften the blow of it being Monday.
And if that sweet something is super, ridiculously easy to make and comes together in just a few minutes?
EVEN BETTER.
You can even skip the baking involved in my 4 Ingredient Paleo Coconut Macaroons Recipe. ‘Cuz sometimes, ain’t nobody got time for baking (esp on Mondays).
So gather ‘round, all of my fellow No Bake Lovers’. I have something truly special for you: 4 Ingredient No Bake Coconut Macaroons.
Yep, I said it. No Bake. Coconut Macaroons. Woot woot! They’re just the perfect way to kick of a sweet week, full of easy wins. (Here’s hoping!) My mom, the official Coconut Expert on the Beaming Baker team, has already deemed these4 ingredient no bake coconut macaroons sooooo good, so wonderfully cool and satisfying, and just perfect for the summer.
And if mama likes them, then they’re friggin GOLD. (Man… I don’t know what it is about Mondays that has me shouting…) .
These coconut macaroons are made with just four ingredients, including: coconut, coconut oil, maple syrup and almond flour. The almond flour is really the trick to keeping these babies together. We’ve kicked out all the junk involved in traditional coconut macaroons and replaced them with only the good stuff. So…
- no condensed milk
- no egg whites
- no powdered sugar
- no dairy
- no guilt
- no baking!!!!
Just add everything to a food processor, blend, blend a bit more, scrape the processor down, blend a tad more, then scoop and drop onto a prepared baking sheet/plate and chill. Before you ask, here’s the food processor that I use. 😉 Lots of folks have been asking on Instagram, but it’s kinda hard to do the whole link thing there… bugger!
That’s all, folks. And that’s what I call a Monday WIN.
They’re BURSTING with coconut flavor, the perfect balance between soft and dense and so incredible when chilled (think: ice cream bon bons, but minus the ice cream… okay, forget I said that!! Hehe).
In case you’re hankering for more, more, MORE coconut, try these coconut recipes on for size (of course, totally approved by the Beaming Baker Coconut Expert aka my mama):
- 5 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Coconut Bars
- Paleo Almond Joy
- Chocolate Dipped Vegan Coconut Macaroons Recipe
- Coconut Chocolate Chip Vegan Ice Cream (last summer’s most popular recipe)
In case I don’t have you convinced (and that coconut recipe list truly didn’t get you craving ALL the coconut), allow me to show you with all the tasty bulletpoints of these 4 Ingredient No Bake Coconut Macaroons. They’re:
- made with just four ingredients
- come together in just 5-10 minutes, depending on fast of a scooper you are!
- FULL of COCONUT flavor… they’ll seriously ruin you for those regular macaroons!
- just about the easiest healthy coconut macaroons recipe you’ve ever encountered
- paleo, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, egg-less
- deliciously refined sugar-free
- and obviously the tastiest no bake coconut macaroons cookies recipe you’ve tried
- just the right amount of sweet
- perfectly balanced between dense and soft
- just the vegan coconut dessert you’ve been looking for
So whaddya waiting for? My mom to come over and guilt you into trying these? 😉 J/K! She’d probably trick you into making them, then “generously” offer to take them off your hands. I’ll grab the coconut, you grab the cookie scoop. Let’s no bake this! It’s such a joy to bake and share in these wonderful kitchen adventures with you. I seriously can’t wait to hear what you think.
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- 3 Ingredient Chocolate Almond Bark
- 2 Ingredient 5 Minute Homemade Fudge
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4 Ingredient No Bake Coconut Macaroons (Gluten Free, Vegan, Paleo, Dairy-Free)
- Yield: about 10 large cookies or 20 medium cookies 1x
Description
4 Ingredient No Bake Coconut Macaroons (V, GF): a one bowl recipe for perfectly sweet no bake macaroons bursting with coconut flavor. Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups small, unsweetened coconut, shreds or flakes (I used Anthony’s gluten-free small coconut flakes)*
- 1/4 cup finely ground, blanched almond flour
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, solid or melted
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside for later.
- Add all ingredients (coconut, almond flour, oil and maple syrup) to a food processor. Small coconut flakes are preferable, since large flakes will result in moister and softer macaroons. Here are the gluten-free small coconut flakes that I use.
- Blend until you get a wet and sticky mixture, with smaller, but still noticeable coconut pieces. If any maple syrup remains at the bottom of the processor, fold into dough until well mixed.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop firmly packed balls of coconut mixture. Here are the 1-tablespoon cookie scoop and 2-tablespoon cookie scoop I use. Drop onto the prepared baking sheet, making sure to space balls evenly apart.
- Place baking sheet into the freezer for 10-15 minutes, or until cookies are firm. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.
Notes
– *Small coconut flakes are best for this recipe, but large coconut flakes will work too. With the large coconut flakes, the macaroons will be more moist and soften quicker at room temperature. Keep them in the refrigerator.
– Storing instructions: the first day, macaroons are best kept in the refrigerator. After that, macaroons are fine to store at room temperature (if you used small coconut flakes). Always store in an airtight container, in a cool, dark environment.
– If freezing, store in an airtight, freezer-friendly container for up to 1-2 months. Allow to thaw for 10-15 minutes before enjoying.
– More Paleo Vegan Recipes: no bake paleo brownies, mounds cups, chocolate coconut candy clusters.
- Category: Dessert, Cookies, No Bake, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
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Here are a few items I used in today’s recipe. 🙂
Blender | Gluten Free Unsweetened Coconut | Silicone Spatulas | Food Processor | 1-Tablespoon Cookie Scoop | Maple Syrup | Blanched Almond Flour | Cookie Sheet | Unbleached Parchment Paper | 2-Tablespoon Cookie Scoop
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Hello, can we use all-purpose flour?
Hi Stela! I would not recommend using all purpose flour here since this is a no bake recipe, and wheat flour is not safe to eat unless baked.
I was looking going trough easy no bake recipes , when I saw this one I jumped off my chair and started right away. I had all the ingredients on hand so it was super easy! It’s so delicious I’m gonna be making these often specially with thanks giving and Christmas coming !!!
Haha I’m so happy that you had everything at the ready and you enjoyed the macaroons Luna! I so there with you on making these for the holidays too! 😊
I made these using two tablespoons of coconut flour instead of the almond flour (per the author’s recommendation) and they came out amazing! They tasted just like a traditional macaroon. They were super sweet and tasty. Delicious!
That’s awesome Iliana! I’m so happy to hear that it worked out—thanks for letting me know! .
Hi. My kids have been wanting to try something like this, and these look amazing! I have three with nut allergies, so what other GF flour can you recommend as a substitute?
Hi Kerry, I recently had a reader try swapping the almond flour with coconut flour (by reducing the amount). Check out my comment thread with Palutena above for the amount. Enjoy! 🙂
It really couldn’t get any easier than this! Love it!
RIGHT? Thanks Sabrina!
This looks like the perfect summer treat! Bonus for no baking.
So true! I’m gonna avoid turning on that oven as much as possible! Hehe. 😉
Great idea, these sound so yummy!
Thanks Kimberly!
Yes I LOVE no bake cookies!! The texture is amazing, and love how I have all of these ingredients on hand too!
YES!!!! There’s nothing easier right? 🙂 Hope you get to try!
This looks like a great dessert!
It’s wonderful. Super easy and one of my faves. 🙂
When a recipe is this easy and looks so delicious, it’s a definite must make! Yum!!
Oh YES!! Thanks so much Erin! 🙂
These look great! I’m going to try one hatch with lemon zest added and one with almond extract .
Oh YUM!! Let me know how they turn out. They sound amazing already!
These look so light & fluffy! Looks like such an easy recipe too!
Thanks! They’re SO easy!
These look delicious!!! Do you think they would work using coconut flour?
Hi Palutena! I’m not sure since I haven’t made these with coconut flour. If you do try them, start by reducing the amount to about 2 tablespoons. Coconut flour is super absorbent! Good luck & let me know how they turn out. 🙂
I tried them with coconut flour… and all I can say is MMMMM!! These macaroons were DELICIOUS!! And so fun to make!! Thank you for the great recipe!
Woohoo! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed them Palutena! ☺️ Glad to know about the coconut flour too. 🙂
How much coconut flour did you use…I want to try them that way also.
Wow these look so tasty I can’t wait to make these for the family!
Thanks Amanda! I can’t wait to hear what you and your family think. 🙂
Hi! Can you add to this recipe? I’m wondering specifically about raspberry powder or extracts. Thanks!
Hi Alyssa, I think that would work! Just make sure not to add too much to start with. Start with a bit and increase for the next trial to get the right consistency. Can’t wait to hear how they turn out! 🙂
Great! Thanks!!
Yum! Definitely the perfect way to start a Monday. I love how easily these macaroons come together.
Quick, easy and tasty–exactly what you need on a Monday morning! 😉
I’m with you on sweet Mondays! These macaroons sound incredible – and so quick.
Haha oh yeah! On Mondays, you gotta have something sweet. .
These looks so awesome! My husband loves macaroons so I’m definitely making these!
Thanks Shanika! Hope you and your hubby enjoy them!
I got to try out these coconut macaroons! They look so good and so easy to make too!
You know it Priya! They seriously come together in minutes. 😉
These look so good! And I love no bake desserts in the summer when it’s too hot to heat up the oven!
Same here, Liz! Any chance to skip the oven is a total win during the summer. 🙂