Paleo Orange-Spice Macaroons

Published on January 7, 2015 | By |

- Prep Time
- 15 Minutes
- Cook Time
- 10 Minutes
- Yield
- 8
- Difficulty Level

This is one of my favorite sweet treats. They are super simple and packed with nutrition and flavor. They won’t last long after you make a batch so you might need to hide some for later!

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Ingredients

3 T. melted coconut oil
1 T. GF vanilla extract
1 1/4 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
3/4 cup almond meal
1/8 t. sea salt
1 T. pure maple syrup or honey
3/4 t. pure stevia powder extract
1 t. orange zest
1 t. orange juice (preferably from the orange you just zested!)
1/4 t. ground cloves

Instructions

1. In a high speed blender place all ingredients and blend on high for a few minutes, scraping sides often. Be patient with this step, it really takes some time. Just keep scraping the sides (with your blender off, of course:)) It will get smooth, I promise!
2. Pour batter into mixing bowl and continue to stir.
3. If you want to eat these raw like we do, just form them into 1" balls and enjoy right away or refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm them up a bit.
4. If you want, you can bake them. Just flatten them a bit, but keep them thick and place them on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until golden.