Epicurious Coconut Macaroon Sandwiches With Lime Curd Recipe

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Net Carbs are 12% of calories per serving, at 32g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Epicurious Coconut Macaroon Sandwiches With Lime Curd Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 12% of calories per serving, at 32g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • Since this food is a sandwich or a wrap, it might come with a bun or similar bread item. Remove the sandwich bun to significantly reduce the amount of net carbs and calories. Eliminating breads from a meal can make it more keto-friendly. A single slice of bread contains at least 75 calories and 15g of carbohydrates; a single English muffin usually has 120 calories and 25g of carbohydrates; the average bagel has 350 calories and 50g of carbohydrates; a regular tortilla has 470 calories and 98g of carbohydrates.

Epicurious Coconut Macaroon Sandwiches With Lime Curd Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16 servings   ( 78 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 268
Total Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 61mg
Sodium: 181mg
Total Carbohydrates: 35g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 26g
Protein: 3g
Calcium: 13mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 128mg Vitamin A: 65mcg
Vitamin C: 4mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 (14-ounce) bag (5 1/3 cups) sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 6 limes)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 drop green food coloring, if desired
  • Edible gold or silver glitter or clear sanding sugar (optional)
  • Small offset spatula (optional, but very helpful)
  • edible gold or silver glitter
  • a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag (not pleated)

Instructions

Visit Epicurious's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)