ᄋ cocoloco

coconut is an amazing thing

the water contains electrolytes which calm

an irritated digestive system

the oils within the flesh are 'good' oils

these strange nuts are a challenge to crack

but SO worth it, once you've got the knack of

getting the flesh out!

fresh coconut macaroons

you will need ....

250g fresh shredded coconut

2 egg white

¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

30g ground almonds

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

75g caster sugar

a pinch of salt

preheat the oven to 170〫c/ gas 3

line some baking sheets with greaseproof or

silicon paper

beat the egg whites until a little bubbly

then add the cream of tartar and beat until peaking

keep whisking and add the sugar a teaspoon at a time

until glossy and swirly

add vanilla, salt, almonds and coconut

fold gently until mixed

pile mounds of this mix onto the prepared trays

it should make about 8

{each mound about the size of a tangerine}

bake for 20 minutes until the edges start to brown

cool on a wire rack

we drizzled ours with melted dark chocolate

and they were divine!