Healthy Coconut Macaroon Easter Bird's Nests
SERVES 9 | PREP 5 Mins | COOK 15 Mins
These quick to make macaroons are free of refined sugar, gluten and dairy free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 4 large egg whites
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
- 125g bag mini chocolate eggs
Method
- Step 1
- Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir until well combined. Cover and place in fridge for ½ an hour to set.
- Step 2
- Preheat oven to 170°C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Place a heaped dessert spoon of macaroon mixture on the tray. Using your hands, mould it to form a nest shape, being sure to create a well in the middle. Repeat process until all nests are formed. Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Step 3
- Allow bird's nests to cool on the tray before adding the mini eggs to serve.
- Serving Suggestion
- Use up the leftover egg yolks in another recipe - my Sweet Omelette is perfect!
Stacey Clare's Nutritional Tip
- These quick to make macaroons are free of refined sugar, gluten and dairy. Instead, they're packed with the immune-boosting and easily-digestible powerhouses, coconut and maple syrup. These beauties are perfect as a centrepiece for the Easter table or the kids' lunchboxes.
