Okay warning: These macaroons are so ridiculously yummy that you are going to fall passionately in love with them… And want to SCARF all of them them up immediately, until your fingers and teeth are covered in a chocolately coating of raw heaven. :) They are a good brownie replacement, with a gooey center. And because they are nut-free, they are great for those of you that may have any nut allergies. If I do say so myself, they are Ridiculous!!! Remember to eat in moderation- cacao should not be an everyday food!
This recipe is a great way to get coconut oil in the body- an amazing ingredient from which we could all benefit from having more. Coconut oil supports thyroid function and contains lauric acid, which is the good fat that the body burns off rather than stores, and actually helps us burn off the stored fat. Oh yes my friends— is is true!!!!!!!!! Yay!
Coconut oil is just so beautifying. It is high in antioxidants and vitamin E and protects us from free radical damage. There is a good amount of coconut in The Brightening Cleanser (we are fixing the packaging issue by the way, it is coming!), for these very reasons and also because it is a potent and natural anti-microbial, so will help keep the skin pure and blemish-free, as should all organic makeup brands!
Raw cacao is something that again, must be eaten in moderation. While it does have some good minerals, like magnesium, there are other sources of these minerals. Cacao should not be considered a “superfood,” as the real superfoods are from greens, which are actually balancing. Cacao on the other hand, is unbalancing. It contains caffeine, and has some toxic qualities, including a compound called theobromine.
Thyroid-Boosting Macaroons
Ingredients
- - 1 1/3 cups raw organic cacao
- - 1/2 cup raw organic honey
- - Liquid stevia as needed to sweeten to taste
- - 1/3 cup raw organic coconut oil (sometimes called butter)*
- • You don’t have to refrigerate coconut oil. Be sure it is liquid when you use it in this recipe
- - 1 Tbs. vanilla extract
- - ½ tsp. Celtic sea salt
- - 3 ½ cups dried unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients well. Then use a spoon to scoop rounded mounds onto dehydrated screens. Dehydrate at 110 degrees for 24 hours. They will be crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, just like brownies!!
- If you DON’T have a dehydrator, you can put them in freezer like my Raw Cacao Truffles! You can place them on layers of wax paper. Freeze overnight or at least for a few hours ( Hands off naughty girl! Patience! ) before eating. Keep them in the freezer until a few minutes before you serve.
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Well, have an awesome and blissful weekend!!! Try to take some time for yourself, a few minutes to just be still and ground down and breath, to recenter yourself after all your week’s worth of activities and running around.
All my love,
Kimberly
I’m soooo looking forward to trying these! Thank you for the recipe.
Hi Maria,
You are welcome! I hope you get to make them soon! :)
xx Kimberly
That’s very interesting about the brownies supporting thyroid function. I just got diagnosed with Hypothyroidism a few months back and am looking for natural, holistic ways of managing it. I’ll have to see about adding some Coconut oil to my diet! Thanks for the great blog!
Ooops; macaroons!
Hi Avalonkat!
Yes, coconut oil would be really great for you and your conditions. So would sea vegetables, since they have iodine and other thyroid-supporting minerals. Check out dulse flakes, which you can shake on your salads!
All my very best,
Kimberly
Any more tips for hypothyroidism?
I was diagnosed and am having a hard time loosing weight
Thank you for posting this recipe, Kimberly! It sounds sooo good! I can’t wait to try it this weekend. I’m always so excited when I see you’ve posted a new recipe. :) I really love the recipes you posted for the chocolate truffles, the cinnamon treats, and raw fudge. All of them are so good!
I’d love to see one of your seed bread recipes posted sometime!
Hi Sara!
Most people don’t have a dehydrator, which you absolutely need to make the raw breads, so that’s why I haven’t…but I will post something like that sometime!!
Hmm…let me think about what might be more universal…
Thanks for the idea!
Lots of love, Kimberly
These look heavenly! I can’t wait to try them! And oooh guess what! I was at my grandmother’s the other day, and what did I notice sitting on the counter that I have never seen before? It was a Vita-Mix! OMG, she has had it for years and I had never seen it…and she NEVER uses it! So, she let me have it! Yay!Granny saved me $400 I didn’t have and I could not be more excited! This is going to up my smoothie game!
Hi Melanie!
That’s fabulous!! the Vitamix is amazing for all smoothies- will extract all the nutrients out of greens, and is so fast and easy to clean. Yay for you!!
xx Kimberly
lol, for a moment i thought u were talking about french macaroons. I love coconuts, plenty in malaysia at a verry cheap price, and coconut milk is a staple in our dishes !
Hi Jonathan!
Yes, I know! I had many of them in Malaysia. Amazing! Over here you are going to pay a few bucks for each one, but it is still worth it!!!
xx All my best, Kimberly
Hi Kimberly–
Although I’m not a big chocolate fan, I’m whipping up a batch of these (for the freezer; no dehydrator yet)as we speak. My boyfriend is out of town for 2 weeks, and I’m treating myself to, well, treating myself! I’ve printed out your smoothie recipes and tips and am going to see what it’s like to do the whole plenty of sleep, raw food, meditating, and yoga thing uninterrupted. These macaroons will be a real treat!
Hi Morgan, that sounds great!
I hope you had a great weekend, how did it go? What did you think of the macaroons? They taste more coconut-y to me, which I love!!
xx Kimberly
mmmmmmm! i already tried the truffles so i can’t wait to try these too!
Hi Kimberly!
I just found this article:
Raw chocolate harmful for your health by Paul Nison
https://www.paulnison.com/enewsletter.htm?a=105
and after reading it, can’t consider raw cacao as a superfood. What is your opininion? Maybe it’s ok to eat raw chocolate once a week but woudn’t eat it daily…
Thank you for your great recipes and blog!
HI Heidi,
Thanks so much for reaching out to me and emailing me!
I am quite familiar with Paul Nison and have actually read this article before. Please remember that is is REALLY important to NOT base your opinions for any food on one person’s newsletter or article. You must do thorough research, and derive your own opinion. In my years studying raw food, I have read conflicting evidence for just about every single food you can imagine- even some raw foodists claiming that apple juice has a toxic compound.
Nison bases much of his article on the “findings” of his friend Jeremy. There are no long-term studies or actual facts he is even pointing to! Just “findings.” I find that in and of itself quite absurd. First of all, he is concerned with toxic mold and rodent contamination with cacao- which even when someone only buys organic (as I advocate), could be a legitimate concern with all superfoods harvested outside (or inside!) the United States, such as maca, goji berries, and Acai.
There are so many long term studies from Journal of the American College of Nutrition, and the Associated Press repording the ability of “improvements in endothelial function- the ability of the artery to dilate- we are indicative of improved fascular health and lower risk for heart disease.” etc. etc. There are so many things I could go into- its high levels of flavenoids and magnesium, etc.- 80% of American adults are deficient in magnesium! Nison claims that cacao is toxic to the liver- I have not seen any hard evidence for this, at the moment. Remember cooked olive oil- which changes its inherent qualities and becomes rancid and oxidizes, could indeed be considered toxic to the liver.
In the book “Naked Chocolate,” Shazzie goes into great detail how the indigenous tribes traded cacao beans as money. Based on the chronicles of Motolinia, etc. It was a wonderful form of currency that kept the energy of constant trade going, as the cacao beans had to be used in a year or so. So there were thousands of cacao beans being traded and passed around, which would indeed be contrary to Nison’s claim that cacao was only used for ritualistic ceremonies.
The biggest problem I have with cacao is that it does contain caffeine, and as we move towards complete internal equanimity, it is true that we don’t need to reduce our caffeine, I have cacao 2-3 times per week, and feel great from it! I think it is an especially important transition food for people coming into a raw food diet, and I think that it prevents people have having to eat MUCH more toxic foods- like deserts containing pasteurized dairy, which is much more toxic!
I am constantly learning and researching the properties of food, every single day. And right now I stand by the fact that raw cacao is truly a superfood!
All my best,
Kimberly
I LOVE your site Kim, Your energy radiates thru a blog if that’s possible! I’m transitioning (the operative word being transitioning!) to raw…but i cut out milk, reduce milk, i blend daily, green smoothies, and fresh carrot juiced, quinoa, and all kinds of great stuff. I personally believe PH balance is important to health. My family (my father is a doctor) and other naysayers..almost get ANGRY that i don’t drink milk or if i say meat is acidic. they say it’s nonsense…but they literally almost get angry with me. Do you encounter negative resistance to your lifestyle? How do you personally deal with it? Some people perceive it has hippie nonsense…when the truth is..cancer and other ailments are DRAMATICALLY on the rise despite so advances in medicine…
HI Kat!
Thank you so much for emailing me and reaching out to me, and your kind words! I think that its wonderful that you are making many positive changes in your diet to benefit your health! And that you understand the importance of the acid-alkaline balance. Our bodies get so much more sick when we are acidic. It is really too bad there is so much resistance from Western doctors and many people in general about these different principals of food. They want to stick to the same old thing…Eat white fish, eat wheat bread, etc. ?/!!! It obviously isn’t working out that great because Americans are sicker than ever and even “health foods” from the past like fish, salmon, wheat bread, are being proven to be seriously toxic, and/or contaminated, full of gluten, etc. So we really have to be our own health experts!
I think you have to just focus on yourself when you encounter this kind of resistance, as in “I feel the best when I eat this way,” or “This really works for me.” If people are NOT ready to hear new info about food, then I think that it is best not to try to share with them, because they will see it as threatening or “preaching” to them.
No one can really say anything if you just say that it is working for you, and best for you, right? I really applaud you for looking to the truth, even in a difficult situation.
Please keep in touch! And let me know how it goes.
xx Kimberly
oh, could you also please do a blog on your thoughts on supplements, which ones if any you take, and what books u study from regarding nutrition that you’d recommend? Thanks! (can’t wait for ur dvd to come out!)
Hi Kim, for this recipe is it best to use to powder cacao or another form? Also, what if shredded coconut is substituted for the flakes? I would LOVE to see your bread/cracker recipes posted…I’d love to try them in the new dehydrator! Thanks for all your hard work on these posts. Much Love, Many Hugs, Miss you…Hope to chat soon!
HI Leslie!
I’m sooo sorry we haven’t gotten a chance to chat! I was thinking about you recently. I”ve been really crazy. Yes, you should use the powder form of the raw cacao. Yes! Shredded coconut is cool as long as it is unsweetened! You know they sell that horrible kind that has like crazy grams of sugar in a little scoop! Has the kind of fake taste of a candy bar. I know you have to start making crackers…It’s kind of a lot of steps, but the really simple way is to grind flax seeds, add them to a huge bowl, then start mixing in water. It is truly a 2 person job to make crackers. Then in the vitamix you have to make an emulsion of raw apple cider vinegar, sea salt, turmeric, curry, Italian seasoning, cayenne, lemon, and a bunch of other things (and you can experiment), and then you mix that into the flax mixture. Then I like to chop up veggies like onions, tomatoes, and zucchinis, and add that in as well, and that is always quite yummy.
Well we’ll have to talk about it in more detail I guess, hopefully soon! I’ll be back in NY mid-next week.
Okay, lot of love!
xx Kim
Hi Kimberly,
I absolutely (& hubby too) LOVE these!!!!!! I am actually trying so hard to “improve my diet” because I am obese + have terrible thyroid & hormonal issues!!! I never really desired sweets but now have and didn’t want to scarf a Snickers Bar which seemed to leave me dis-satisfied & dis-heartened. These are soooo aromatic and visually enticing.
What are your recommendations on serving size? Although, I must say, I have been VERY VERY satisfied with just one biggie or two small.
Now, just to reiterate something you convey – are you sure these are “beneficial” to us? Like, is it “okay” if I have one a day?
These just seem “too good to be true”! LOVE YOU FOR THESE!!!!! :) :) :)
Hi Hortencia,
Your cravings probably have to do with a yeast/bacterial balance in your body. Yeast lives off sugar! And yeast can contribute to weight gain.
I would recommend getting a goo probiotic to take every single day.
The macaroons are much healthier than a Snickers bar. Still, I don’t want to trigger your sweet cravings more. If possible, for the next few weeks, can you”starve” the yeast by having no sugar at all?
Also- I recommend colonics!! Gravity colonics. It will help with all your issues.
Let me know how you do!
Love, Kimberly
Hello there!! Thanks soooo much for this post!! It is making me so hungry! I too have thyroid disease, Hashimoto’s, and follow a high-raw diet, and am always looking for new information and recipes that relate!! I will definitely have to try this recipe out. It looks delicious. I also write a thyroid-specific nutrition column, which sounds like we share alot of the same ideas. The column is over at http://www.dearthyroid.com, which is dedicated to thyroid health and community, and is called “How To Kick Your Thyroid’s Ass”. I’d love to know what you think! Sounds like we take similar, natural approaches to health!!
Liz :)
Hi Kimberly,
Your blog has changed my lifestyle so much.
I have struggled with eczema around my mouth for years, and after western medicine and dermatologists have always failed, my skin has completely cleared after your blog inspired me to drastically reduce processed foods in my diet. I am interested in purchasing a dehydrator and wondered if you had any suggestions of brands or places to buy?
I also would be interested in any further reading material you have to suggest.
Thanks!
HI Elaine!
That is great news! I’m happy to hear that, and yes processed foods can cause so many different allergenic reactions in people, skin conditions, as well as bloating and weight gain! So good for you!
I recommend the Excalibur dehydrator, which you can get at Amazon or online.
The first and most important book I tell people to read is The China Study! It will change your life.
Come visit again soon!
xx Kimberly
Hi Kimberly,
Your blog has changed my lifestyle so much.
I have struggled with eczema around my mouth for years, and after western medicine and dermatologists have always failed, my skin has completely cleared after your blog inspired me to drastically reduce processed foods in my diet. I am interested in purchasing a dehydrator and wondered if you had any suggestions of brands or places to buy?
I also would be interested in any further reading material you have to suggest.
Thanks!
I have purchased organic coconut oil; however, it’s in the butter form. What do you recommend I do to make the coconut oil liquid without heating it and destroying all the goodness it brings? These treats sound lovely and I can’t wait to make them.
Hi Love,
Well I’ve recently learned that some coconut butter does in fact contain pieces of the coconut meat! Some do not. But if you look on the label and see that it contains meat as well as the oil you’d be best picking up some straight coconut oil. :)
xx Kimberly
Yes… you did recently tweet that Artisana brand coconut butter, unlike some other brands, contains oil & coconut meat. Thanks for the tip!
Yes, it is true!
Is stevia safe? I hate splenda and any fake sugar because its like poison to our bodies so will stevia give any bad side effects? Also, for this recipe is it okay to heat up the coconut oil to make it liquid?
I made these–so good! I couldn’t fit all the coconut into the mixture because it was so stiff after about 2.5 cups. Also, I dehydrated them in my toaster oven which only goes down to about 120 so, they were done a lot quicker–I left them in for about 18 hours but next time I’ll check them after 8 hours because they got pretty dried out and only a little chewy. Still yummy though!
great!
At first I used the organic Cacao Nibs/and then added Cacao powder at the end. I wasn’t sure if nibs or the powder was the ingredient. (Cacao newbie) So since they didn’t look like the picture above, I decided to slowly add the powder until they tasted acceptable. Not sure how they were suppose to taste. Either way, the crunch from the nibs made mine extra yummy.
The nibs are too bitter for some…but I like both personally! xx
I was wondering what Celtic sea salt is, where I could possibly find it or could I just use sea salt?
Look for high quality sea salts that have something about being naturally dried, or dried by the sun and the wind. You want to avoid overly processed, kiln-dried salts.
There are several valid points here with which I agree. I will have think about some of them, but that’s why I like this article.
I made these today. Wow! I can’t believe how yummy they are! Totally did not expect them to be as good as they taste. Thank you!!
Can cocoa nibs be used?
Can’t wait to try these! :)
Actually coconut oil and coconut butter are two different products. The oil is just that the fat from the coconut; the butter form is made from the whole coconut meat so it it includes the meat and oil.. Which one is preferred for this recipe?
What’s the shelf life (if any) in the fridge or freezer for these? Hoping to make a big batch & freeze. Thanks for any replies.
I just bought my first jar of coconut oil today – now I can make these! Yumm!!
Hi Kimerley, i wanted to ask you about the book you mentioned ‘the china study’…is this by colin campbell?…thank you for all your insights…you are amazing!
Hi Kim,
Love your books, they forever changed my life. You made mention thyroid and coconut oil, can taking a spoon a day help to regulate any thyroid related issues?
It hasn’t been clinically studied, but anecdotally and traditionally coconut is believed to help greatly with thyroid issues.
Stevia is a healthy alternative to sugar BEFORE the industrial processes that extract the sweet parts. It is most definitely Not natural. In fact there is evidence of the product causing blood sugar level problems. See below. https://experiencelife.com/article/stevia-too-good-to-be-true/