These treats are not from Seattle, but from a little shop in Vancouver, BC, where my friend Erin lives – who is a total plant-based rockstar, by the way. During our stay in Seattle, Erin gifted me a little Vancouver goody bag, and my favorite item from the bunch was a package of double chocolate raw macaroons. Swoon. One bite in and I knew I wanted to recreate them at home. This recipe is simple, requiring 6 ingredients and about 30 minutes to prepare. It’s also raw, meaning the ingredients are raw and are not heated above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 C), in order to preserve the vitamins and nutrients – which means more of the good stuff makes it into your body. Win win! While I had tried making baked macaroons before, I hadn’t tried making a raw version. Spoiler alert, this version is even easier, and I found I prefer the raw over the baked! The coating is made from simple ingredients: cocoa butter (see notes for substitution options), coconut oil, cacao powder, and agave nectar or maple syrup. That’s right, these beauties are naturally sweetened, which means they’re basically health food (am I right?). I hope you all love these macaroons! They’re: Tender with a slight crunchPerfectly sweetSuper chocolatyCoconuttyRichSurprisingly healthyRaw& Delicious These are great to have around for a healthier dessert or snack. And because they travel well, they also make a great treat to bring along to parties. If you give this recipe a try, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to take a picture and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram! I’d love to see what you come up with. Cheers, friends!
