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These low-carb dark chocolate orange macaroons are perfect for spring! With flecks of orange zest and orange flavoring they go perfect with the rich dark chocolate drizzle.
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this easy keto dessert and everyone will love them! Be sure to keep an eye on them when baking, they can go from perfectly golden to burnt in a matter of minutes.
Hands-on Overall
Serving size macaroon
Nutritional values (per macaroon)
Net carbs1.5 grams
Protein3.1 grams
Fat3.7 grams
Calories63 kcal
Calories from carbs 12%, protein 24%, fat 64%
Total carbs3.5 gramsFiber2 gramsSugars1.2 gramsSaturated fat2.5 gramsSodium26 mg(1% RDA)Magnesium16 mg(4% RDA)Potassium77 mg(4% EMR)
Ingredients (makes 22 macaroons)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 150 °C/ 300 °F (conventional), or 130 °C/ 270 °F (fan assisted) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl combine the egg whites, salt, orange extract, and erythritol with a hand mixing until stiff peaks form. Fold in the unsweetened coconut and orange zest.
- Divide into 22 little mounds (about 20 g/ 0.7 oz each) on the baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Bake for 10-20 minutes until set and slightly golden. Remove to a wire cooling rack.
- Combine the chocolate chips and the coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments until melted and smooth. Drizzle the macaroons with the chocolate and refrigerate until set.
- Store at room temperature in a sealed container for up to one week.
Chocolate Orange Macaroons
Step by Step
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 150 °C/ 300 °F (conventional), or 130 °C/ 270 °F (fan assisted) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl combine the egg whites, salt, orange extract, and erythritol with a hand mixing until stiff peaks form. Fold in the unsweetened coconut and orange zest.
- Divide into 22 little mounds (about 20 g/ 0.7 oz each) on the baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Bake for 10-20 minutes until set and slightly golden. Remove to a wire cooling rack.
- Combine the chocolate chips and the coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments until melted and smooth. Drizzle the macaroons with the chocolate and refrigerate until set.
- Store at room temperature in a sealed container for up to one week.
Nutrition (per macaroon)
Calories63kcal
Net Carbs1.5g
Carbohydrates3.5g
Protein3.1g
Fat3.7g
Saturated Fat2.5g
Fiber2g
Sugar1.2g
Sodium26mg
Magnesium16mg
Potassium77mg
Detailed nutritional breakdown (per macaroon)
| Total per macaroon |
| 1.5 g | 3.1 g | 3.7 g | 63 kcal |
| Coconut, dried, desiccated, shredded (organic, unsweetened) |
| 0.8 g | 2 g | 1.3 g | 34 kcal |
| Egg white, fresh |
| 0 g | 0.7 g | 0 g | 3 kcal |
| Salt, sea salt |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Erythritol (natural low-carb sweetener) |
| 0.2 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Natural extract, sugar-free (maple, peppermint, almond, orange, lemon, coconut, cherry, etc.) |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Orange peel (zest), fresh |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Extra dark chocolate, 90% cocoa (cacao) |
| 0.5 g | 0.4 g | 2.2 g | 22 kcal |
| Coconut oil, extra virgin |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0.2 g | 2 kcal |
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