Vegan Chocolate Macaroons

My father used to eat macaroons, the brand was Manischewitz and they came in a foil container.  My father enjoyed them but I am sure it's safe to say organic homemade macaroons are better!

*recipe adapted from oh she glows

Ingredients:

1 organic banana, finely mashed

1/4 cup organic coconut oil, melted 

1/4 cup organic maple syrup

1/2 t organic pure vanilla extract 

5 T organic raw cacao

1 1/2 cups organic unsweetened shredded coconut 

Sea salt to taste

Method:

Line a baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper; set-aside.

Mash banana in a medium sized mixing bowl until completely smooth.  Stir in oil, maple syrup, and extract.

Mix in the cacao, shredded coconut, and salt.

Using an ice cream scooper, scoop up mixture and place on lined baking sheet.

Place in freezer for 20 minutes, or until firm.  Store in freezer until ready to eat.