Gluten-Free Dark Chocolate Tahini Coconut Macaroons

April 5, 2022 Comments Recipes

These Gluten-Free Macaroons are chewy, delicious and packed with plant-based protein for a satisfying dessert that's both filling and sweet! Made with Soom's Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Tahini, these vegan coconut macaroons are an easy no-bake dessert to make for an upcoming holiday because they take less than 30 minutes to make!

Vegan, Gluten-Free
Makes 12 macaroons

Ingredients
1 Cup Quick Oats
½ Cup Shredded Coconut
¼ Cup Sesame Seeds, toasted
¼ Teaspoon Salt
½ Sup Soom Foods Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Sweet Tahini
¼ Cup Plant Milk of Choice
2 Tablespoons Melted Coconut Oil
¼ Cup Vegan Chocolate Chips

Directions
1. Combine the oats, coconut, toasted sesame seeds, and salt in a mixing bowl.

2. In a seperate bowl stir the Soom Foods Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Sweet Tahini, plant milk, and coconut oil together. Pour the tahini mixture over the oat mixture, and mix well until all the oats are covered. Then fold in the chocolate chips.

3. Using a cookie scoop, scoop heaping tablespoons of the cookie dough onto a parchment lined cookie tray. Transfer the tray to the freezer, and allow the cookies to set for at least 15 minutes.

4. Transfer the cookies to a freezer-safe storage container or ziplock bag. Keep in the fridge or freezer until ready to eat!

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