No Bake Chocolate Macroons

Ingredients:

• 1 banana, mashed
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or honey, rice syrup)
• 1/2  tsp vanilla
• 6 Tbsp cocoa powder, sifted
• 1.5 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 Tbsp chia seeds (optional)

Directions:

1. In a medium mixing bowl, mash the banana until most of the clumps are gone. Stir in the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla.


2. Sift in the cocoa powder and stir until combined. Now stir in the coconut and optional chia seeds.

3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick mat. Using a spoon or retractable ice cream scooper, scoop rounds onto the sheet. Place sheet in the freezer for around 20 minutes, or until macaroons are firm. Store in the freezer until ready to enjoy. They will soften at room temperature.

Makes about 12 cookies

Nutrients per cookie:
Calories: 137
Protein: 1.3 g
Fat: 9 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: 35 mg
Potassium: 140 mg
Phosphorus: 5 mg

recipe source: http://ohsheglows.com/2013/03/18/no-bake-chocolate-macaroons-2/