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Vegan Raisin and Coconut Macaroons with Chocolate Filling recipe from the Good Life Show, Cape Town

Vegan Raisin and Coconut Macaroons with Chocolate Filling

These Vegan Raisin and Coconut Macaroons with Chocolate Filling by the talented pastry chef Renursha van Wyk are simple to prepare, offering a delightful combination of chewiness, crunchiness, and sweetness, all in under thirty minutes! They are also made from gluten-free, nut-free, and paleo-friendly ingredients.
Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

For the Macaroons:     

  • 2 ½ C shredded unsweetened coconut
  • ½ C raisins  
  • ¼ C FloraPlant Spread, melted
  • ⅔ C coconut sugar or brown sugar 
  • ½ C aquafaba (liquid from a can of chickpeas)          
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp  salt

For the Chocolate Filling:

  • ½ C dairy-free dark chocolate chips
  • ½ tbsp coconut milk    
  • 1 tbsp FloraPlant Spread

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Whip the Aquafaba: In a mixing bowl, whip the aquafaba using a hand mixer or stand mixer on high speed until it forms stiff peaks, similar to whipped egg whites. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
  • Prepare the Coconut Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded coconut, raisins, melted plant-based margarine, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  • Fold in the Aquafaba: Gently fold the whipped aquafaba into the coconut mixture. Be careful not to deflate the aquafaba too much, as it helps to give the macaroons a light texture.

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