But not too sweet...
Something nutty, rich, and decadent that goes well with a glass of wine after a long week.
Something that helps you kick up your feet and hum a show tune in your head.
Cocoa nib and peanut butter macaroons are a perfect blend of natural ingredients that make you feel naughty even though you are being super nice to your body. Slightly sweetened with a hint of raw honey, these macaroons are mostly shredded coconut with the bitter-sweet bite of roasted cocoa nibs and creamy natural peanut butter.
No egg whites or baking is required for this macaroon recipe. I would have labeled them raw but that is not entirely true since some ingredients are roasted and toasted.
Make a batch of these to satisfy that naughty sweet tooth.
Make a batch of these to satisfy that naughty sweet tooth.
Cocoa Nib & Peanut Butter Macaroons
Time in kitchen: 1 hour
Servings per recipe: 30
Nutrition information per serving: 65 calories, 5 grams fat, 2 grams fiber, 4 carbohydrates (1 gram sugar), 1 gram protein
Ingredients:
Time in kitchen: 1 hour
Servings per recipe: 30
Nutrition information per serving: 65 calories, 5 grams fat, 2 grams fiber, 4 carbohydrates (1 gram sugar), 1 gram protein
Ingredients:
1 ¾ cups finely shredded unsweetened coconut (reserve ¼ cup for toasting and rolling)
½ cup roasted cocoa nibs
1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
2 tablespoons raw honey
1 teaspoon vanilla paste (or alcohol free vanilla extract)
¼ cup natural peanut butter
Pinch of sea salt
½ cup roasted cocoa nibs
1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
2 tablespoons raw honey
1 teaspoon vanilla paste (or alcohol free vanilla extract)
¼ cup natural peanut butter
Pinch of sea salt
Directions:
In a small microwavable bowl, heat coconut oil, honey, and peanut butter for 30 seconds until slightly melted. Pour in to a small food processor. Add cocoa nibs, 1 ½ cups shredded coconut, vanilla, and a pinch of sea salt. Pulse for 30 seconds or until the mixture comes together in a ball. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
In a nonstick skillet on medium heat, toast ¼ cup shredded coconut until lightly browned. Place in to a small bowl. Allow to cool.
Take 1 tablespoon of the chilled dough and roll it in to balls with the palms of your hands. Place each ball in the toasted coconut to cover. Keep refrigerated for up to 7 days. Allow macaroons to come to room temperature before serving.
In a small microwavable bowl, heat coconut oil, honey, and peanut butter for 30 seconds until slightly melted. Pour in to a small food processor. Add cocoa nibs, 1 ½ cups shredded coconut, vanilla, and a pinch of sea salt. Pulse for 30 seconds or until the mixture comes together in a ball. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
In a nonstick skillet on medium heat, toast ¼ cup shredded coconut until lightly browned. Place in to a small bowl. Allow to cool.
Take 1 tablespoon of the chilled dough and roll it in to balls with the palms of your hands. Place each ball in the toasted coconut to cover. Keep refrigerated for up to 7 days. Allow macaroons to come to room temperature before serving.
Goodness... I would go to town on these. I love the coconut, chocolate and peanut butter combo of flavors. Great job!! :) Have a wonderful Weekend! ~ Ramona
ReplyDeleteThese would be a big hit in my house.
ReplyDeleteI have a little collection of cocoa nib recipes, but this one really is outstanding-it will be at the top. You really aced this one in flavor as well as texture! This is a great way to silence a noisy crowd, they would be eating and not talking. Enjoy the weekend!
ReplyDeleteEasy, fast and satisfying - I like it! You have my 3 fav ingredients in one tasty treat. Yum!
ReplyDeleteOh my! This is really decadent indeed! I love the idea of raw honey added in these goodies! Delicious! :)
ReplyDeleteThese look so good! What a great recipe!
ReplyDeleteMmmmmm....these are soooo tempting. What a yummy twist on macaroons...one of my favorite cookies :)
ReplyDeleteI have seen quiet a few cocoa nib recipes and bookmarked a few including this one. These must be tried. Great recipe :)
ReplyDeleteSo perfect for me and my daughters! We love no-bake sweet treats like these!
ReplyDeleteI can pop these inside my mouth while making it and I wonder how many will stay.... Seriously, these look delicious. I love coconut flakes and will have to put a lot for mine. =)
ReplyDeleteI love these! I wish I could enjoy some right now, as they have all of my favorite things :)!
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