Ingredients:
- 3 oz. slivered almonds (2/3 cup)
- 1 1/4 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup granular sugar substitute
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Makes 24 Macaroons (3 per serving)
- Heat the oven to 325 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick liner.
- In a mini food processor, pulse the almonds until just ground. Transfer to a medium bowl and add the coconut, sugar substitute, and salt, stirring to combine. Stir in the yogurt, egg white and vanilla.
- Pinch off pieces of the dough the size of small walnuts and form into rough balls. Place the balls 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and set. Let cool on the baking sheet.
WW POINTS VALUE: 1 pt.
Note: This recipe appears in the South Beach Diet Super Quick Cookbook. Who doesn't love a good macaroon once in a while? You can have your cookies and eat them too without feeling guilty. These cookies can be enjoyed when you're starting your journey on your healthy lifestyle because they are packed with moist flavor. Normally, cookies are not good for you but these cookies are due to the yogurt and almonds. Almonds are filled with Vitamin E, riboflavin and magnesium. Plus, these cookies do not contain flour so they are gluten-free. You can also drizzle a little melted chocolate on these cookies for a little more decadence. 3 of these treats are only 1 point a serving so don't feel bad for chowing down on them with a glass of skim milk. AND....if you leave these cookies for Santa, the Easter Bunny or the Tooth Fairy, I guarantee you will get really good presents, treats or extra money these cookies are that good.
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