Keto Chocolate Macaroon Recipe

🍫 Keto Chocolate Macaroons with Keystone Pantry Allulose

These chocolate macaroons are chewy, fudgy, and decadently rich — but completely keto-friendly. By using Keystone Pantry Allulose, we’re not only reducing the sugar content, but also achieving the right texture and sweetness without any cooling aftertaste or blood sugar spike.

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🧾 Ingredients (Makes about 20 macaroons)

• 2 ½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut

• ½ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened, Dutch-processed or natural)

• ½ cup Keystone Pantry Allulose

• ¼ tsp fine sea salt

• 3 large egg whites (room temperature)

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

• ½ tsp coconut extract (optional but highly recommended)

• 2 oz sugar-free dark chocolate (chopped or chips, optional for dipping)

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🥥 Why These Ingredients?

✅ Unsweetened Shredded Coconut

This is the base of any macaroon. Coconut brings texture, bulk, and natural sweetness. The key is using unsweetened coconut to keep it keto. Fine or medium shred gives the best chew.

✅ Cocoa Powder

Adds deep, rich chocolate flavor. Dutch-processed cocoa is smoother and more mellow; natural cocoa is a bit more intense and acidic — both work here depending on your flavor preference.

✅ Keystone Pantry Allulose

This is our sweetener of choice. Allulose is a rare sugar that tastes like sugar but isn’t metabolized by the body — it has zero net carbs and won’t spike blood sugar. It also:

• Dissolves well for even sweetness,

• Doesn’t crystallize like erythritol,

• Contributes to browning and chewiness — just like traditional sugar.

✅ Sea Salt

A small amount of salt heightens both the chocolate and coconut flavors, balancing the sweetness for a more rounded flavor.

✅ Egg Whites

Egg whites act as the binder. When baked, they firm up and hold the coconut and cocoa together. No need to whip them — just lightly beat them to break them up.

✅ Vanilla & Coconut Extracts

Vanilla deepens the flavor and rounds out the chocolate. Coconut extract amplifies the coconut flavor, making each bite more fragrant and satisfying.

✅ Sugar-Free Chocolate (optional)

Dipping the macaroons in chocolate or drizzling them on top makes these feel extra decadent. Choose a keto-friendly chocolate (like 85% dark or stevia/allulose-sweetened varieties).

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🥣 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine:

• 2 ½ cups shredded coconut

• ½ cup cocoa powder

• ½ cup Keystone Pantry Allulose

• ¼ tsp salt
  Stir together until the cocoa evenly coats the coconut.

3. Add Wet Ingredients

In a small bowl, lightly beat 3 egg whites just until frothy. Stir in:

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp coconut extract (optional)

Pour this mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly — use a spatula or your hands to make sure every bit of coconut is moistened. The mixture should stick together when pressed.

4. Shape the Macaroons

Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, shape the mixture into tight mounds (about 1.5 inches in diameter). Place on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.

5. Bake

Bake for 18–22 minutes, until the edges are firm and slightly darkened. The tops may still look soft — that’s okay. Let them cool completely on the tray to firm up.

6. Optional Chocolate Dip or Drizzle

Melt 2 oz of sugar-free chocolate in a double boiler or microwave (in 20-second bursts). Dip the bottom of each macaroon or drizzle the tops. Place on parchment and chill until set.

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🍽 Nutritional Info (Per Macaroon)**

Approximate, assuming no chocolate dip and allulose not counted in net carbs:

• Calories: 80

• Fat: 7g

• Carbs: 5g

• Fiber: 3g

• Net Carbs: 2g

• Protein: 2g

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💡 Storage Tips

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or in the fridge for up to 10. They also freeze beautifully — wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.

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💬 Final Thoughts

These Keto Chocolate Macaroons are:

• Ultra-chocolaty,

• Rich in healthy fats,

• Naturally sweetened with Keystone Pantry Allulose, and

• Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

They’re perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth without compromising your keto goals. Great for dessert trays, holiday gifting, or just an afternoon pick-me-up with coffee.