These Sugar-Free Coconut Macaroons are made with slivered almonds, unsweetened coconut, and Monkfruit Sweetener for a tasty sugar-free cookie. And these cookies will be a hit with everyone who likes coconut!

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I’m sure it’s obvious I’m more of a savory cook than a baker, and cookies and sweets are not my specialty! But I do have a few cookies I like to make for the holidays, and recently Kara and I decided to work on an updated version of these Sugar-Free Coconut Macaroons after we decided the original version seemed a bit too sweet. (I moved the original recipe back into the archives for anyone who might have been a fan.)

And we also took new photos of this favorite cookie that’s made with slivered almonds, unsweetened coconut, and Monkfruit Sweetener, and I’m excited to share the recipe for anyone who’s making cookies during the holidays. I hope you enjoy trying the macaroon cookies if you’re into desserts without much sugar!

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How low in carbs are the Sugar-Free Coconut Macaroons?

This cookie recipes uses unsweetened coconut but it’s sweetened with Monkfruit Sweetener (affiliate link) and the coconut has so little sugar I think this can be considered a sugar-free cookie. And these tasty cookies only have 2 net carbs per cookie!

Are these cookies Macaroons or Macarons?

These cookies are a pretty classic coconut macaroon recipe with some slivered almonds added for a delightful coconut-almond flavor. They’re not to be confused with the French cookie called macarons, which are a whole different baking experience!

Which Monkfruit Sweetener did I use?

I made these Sugar-Free Coconut Macaroons with Golden Monkfruit sweetener. But you can definitely use Classic Monkfruit which I sometimes think dissolves a bit better in recipes where there’s not much liquid. If you’re not familiar with Monkfruit, you can read about Lakanto Monkfruit and why I like it.

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How to make Sugar-Free Coconut Macaroons:

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  1. Preheat oven to 325F/170C. I would use parchment paper sheets (affiliate link) or a silicone baking mat (affiliate link) on the cookie sheet.
  2. Process slivered almonds in a Food Processor (affiliate link) until partly ground. 
  3. Put ground almonds, shredded unsweetened coconut, and Monkfruit Sweetener into a bowl with generous pinch of salt.
  4. I love using an egg separator (affiliate link) to separate the egg whites from the yolks, but you can also do it by hand using the shell. 
  5. Mix in egg whites, plain Greek yogurt, and vanilla.
  6. Scoop out mixture with a tablespoon and roll into small balls, then use a fork to smash down. The batter is a bit crumbly so I also pushed the edges together with the fork.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until cookies are starting to get firm and lightly browned.
  8. Let cool for at least 20 minutes.

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Yield: 15 small cookies

Sugar-Free Coconut Macaroons

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes

These tastyย Sugar-Free Coconut Macaroons can be a treat when you want a cookie that's really low in sugar! And this fun cookie recipe is also gluten-free.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 5 T Monkfruit Sweetenerย (see notes)
  • generous pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek Yogurt (see notes)
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325F/170C.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone baking mat.
  3. Use a small food processor or the bowl attachment for an immersion blender to chop the almonds, just until they are starting to get ground but are still a little chunky.
  4. Put the ground almonds, shredded coconut, sweetener, and salt into a medium-sized bowl and mix together with a spoon.
  5. Separate 2 eggs to get 2 egg whites.  (Save the yolks for something else or discard.)
  6. Add egg whites, plain Greek yogurt, and vanilla to the dry mixture and blend together with a spoon until the ingredients are well-combined.
  7. Scoop out dough one tablespoon at a time and form into a round ball, then place on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.  (I used a metal tablespoon, which worked well.)
  8. Use a fork to press each ball down into a cookie slightly less than 1/2 inch thick.  (The cookies don’t spread out much, so don’t worry about that.)  I also used the fork to press the edges together because the batter is rather crumbly.
  9. Bake cookies until they are well set and starting to get nicely brown on the edges, about 18-20 minutes.
  10. Let cool at least 20 minutes.
  11. These cookies freeze well and I love to pull one out of the freezer when I need a treat.

Notes

You can make these cookies with Lakanto Classic Monkfruit Sweetener or Golden Monkfruit Sweetener.

I used full-fat Greek yogurt, but use whichever you prefer.

This recipe adapted fromย The South Beach Diet Super Quick Cookbook (affiliate link)

Nutrition Information

Yield

15

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 103Total Fat 8.9gSaturated Fat 4.4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol .2mgSodium 20mgCarbohydrates 4gFiber 2gSugar 1.5gProtein 3.1g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.

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Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
The Sugar-Free Coconut Macaroons recipe is good for low-carb or Keto eating plans and it’s also gluten-free. The coconut macaroons could be a once-in-a-while-treat for phase two or three of the original South Beach Diet, although this recipe is a bit high in fat for South Beach.

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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
This macaroon cookie recipe was first posted in 2011. It was updated in 2018 with a recommendation to use Monkfruit Sweetener and was last updated with an improved recipe and better photos in 2024.

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