Macarons de Nancy

Macarons de Nancy are light and airy almond meringue cookies filled with a delicate, healthy cream. This twist on the classic French dessert offers a guilt-free indulgence perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 60 grams
• Powdered erythritol - 40 grams
• Egg whites - 2 large
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch
• Greek yogurt - 60 grams
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour and powdered erythritol until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form.
4. Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the whipped egg whites, incorporating the vanilla extract until just combined.
5. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet.
6. Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes or until a skin forms on the surface.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the edges are firm but the centers are still soft.
8. While the macarons cool, prepare the filling by mixing Greek yogurt, honey, and lemon zest in a bowl.
9. Once the macarons have cooled completely, pair them up and spread a dollop of the yogurt filling on the flat side of one macaron, then sandwich with the other macaron.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 16 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 40 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Low in sugar due to the use of erythritol.
• High in protein from Greek yogurt and almond flour.

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