I have another recipe for you inspired by my time in Seattle!
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 crunch
Perfectly sweet
Super chocolaty
Coconutty
Rich
Surprisingly healthy
Raw
& 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!
Raw Double Chocolate Macaroons
Easy, raw, 6-ingredient double chocolate macaroons! A coconut-date-cacao filling is coated in a naturally sweetened raw chocolate glaze. SO delicious, and the perfect healthier indulgence! Print SAVE SAVED
from votes Prep Time 30 minutes Total Time 30 minutes Servings 11 (macaroons)Course DessertCuisine Gluten-Free, Raw, VeganFreezer Friendly 3-4 WeeksDoes it keep? 4-5 Days
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Ingredients
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COCONUT FILLING
12-14 large medjool dates, pitted (if dry, soak in hot water 10 minutes, then drain)2 heaping cups unsweetened coconut flakes (large flake is best)2 Tbsp cacao powder (or sub unsweetened cocoa powder, but it will no longer be raw*)1 Tbsp coconut oil (optional)
RAW CHOCOLATE SHELL*
2/3 cup finely grated cocoa butter* (see photo)2 Tbsp coconut oil1/2 cup cacao powder (or sub unsweetened cocoa powder, but it will no longer be raw*)3-6 Tbsp agave nectar or maple syrup
Instructions
Add pitted dates to a blender and pulse/mix until small bits remain or a ball forms.Add shredded coconut and mix once more to combine. Then add cacao powder and coconut oil (optional), and mix/pulse once more to combine (see photos).Use a Tablespoon (or scoop) to scoop out the filling, and gently transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat until all filling is used – about 9-11 macaroons (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size), depending on scoop size – then freeze.Add grated cocoa butter and coconut oil to a ceramic bowl set, then set in a shallow dish (such as an 8×8 baking dish) filled with almost boiling hot water – this will keep the recipe raw – see notes for more options/details.Let the cocoa butter and coconut oil rest, stirring occasionally, until completely melted. Then add your cacao powder and whisk.Add sweetener to taste. I found 4 Tbsp (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) to be about right for me.Remove the macaroons from the freezer and dip the bottoms in the raw chocolate. Place back on baking sheet and move back to freezer to set for 5 minutes.Remove macaroons from freezer once more and dip the tops in the chocolate, using a spoon to brush the chocolate up the sides until fully coated.Flip back over and set on baking sheet. Top with a sprinkle of sea salt or a few coconut flakes (optional), then place back in freezer to set.You may have leftover chocolate, which can be used to coat fruit (such as strawberries), or poured into mini muffin liners for individual-sized chocolates.These can be eaten straight from the freezer, but I prefer them at room temperature because they are a bit softer in texture and you can more fully enjoy the flavors.Store leftovers covered at room temperature up to 3 days, in the refrigerator 4-5 days or in the freezer 3-4 weeks.
Notes
*Raw recipes are those with ingredients not heated above 104 degrees F (40 C). To keep this recipe raw, follow the instructions as written. However, if you’re not concerned about keeping it raw, feel free to use cocoa powder instead of cacao powder, or melt the cocoa butter over the stovetop on low instead of in a water bath.
*If you don’t have cocoa butter, you can either substitute all coconut oil, or use this recipe for the coating instead: 1 cup (120 g) finely chopped vegan chocolate + 1 Tbsp (15 ml) coconut oil, melted (amounts as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size).
*Recipe inspired by the Double Chocolate Raw Macaroons at ZIMT.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate for 1 of 11 macroons calculated using all of the chocolate shell and 4 Tbsp agave nectar.
Nutrition (1 of 11 servings)
Serving: 1 macaroons Calories: 165 Carbohydrates: 15.5 g Protein: 1.7 g Fat: 13 g Saturated Fat: 9.8 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 3 mg Fiber: 3.7 g Sugar: 10.4 g