Coques à macarons à la meringue française

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

egg whites

🥗Healthier: aquafaba

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Aquafaba is a vegan alternative that mimics egg whites.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate bar

Dark chocolate has less sugar and can be more affordable.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Vanilla bean adds natural flavor without synthetic ingredients.

Prepare a meringue by whipping the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add the granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.

Sift together the powdered sugar and almond flour, then gently fold into the meringue mixture.

Add food coloring as desired and mix gently until combined.

Pipe the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in desired shapes.

Let the piped macarons rest until a skin forms on the surface, about 30-60 minutes.

Bake in a preheated oven until set and slightly crisp, about 15-20 minutes.

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