Blackberry and Lemon Macaroons

I heart berries and for the most part, don’t discriminate. Although, I do mildly play favorites – at the top of my favorite berry list? Blackberries. After all, I’m a girl that does judge books by their covers (I’m a designer, give me a break) – therefore, the prettiest berry is undoubtedly going to win me over.

Besides beauty, blackberries possess the most amazing flavor and color, which makes them a great compliment to citrus fruits. Below, I’ve paired them with lemon, coconut and a bit of sweetener for the perfect summer dessert.

Blackberry and Lemon Macaroons

2 C unsweetened coconut
.5 C almond flour
.25 C coconut oil
.5 C liquid sweetener of choice (clear agave, maple syrup)
.33 C mashed blackberries
1 T lemon juice
few drops of lemon essential oil (could use extract)
zest from one lemon
dash of sea salt

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Using a small scoop, scoop out mixture and place on dehydrator tray – dehydrate for 4 hours at 105. Check often to make sure not to over dehydrate. Also, you could use your oven on the lowest setting, but check every 10 minutes not to over dry!

Enjoy!

Tagged as: Dessert, easy, party, picnic, potluck, quick, Raw, summer, vegan

http://purplebirdblog.com Christin@purplebirdblog

Ooo girl, these look fan-freakin-tastic!!! You know I love all that purple too!!
http://www.sprint2thetable.com Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table

As much of a chocolate addict as I am, I LOVE lemon-y desserts. These look incredible and purple is gorgeous!
- Callie England
  
  Girrrl, I feel ya – I’m a chocolate lover all the way as well! However, in the summer time I find myself craving much lighter things… Ok, not that these are really ‘light’, but, you get the point
http://fooddoodles.com Heidi @ Food Doodles

Those look beautiful! I love blackberries too Where we used to live they grew wild and we would go out and pick buckets full. So yummy
- Callie England
  
  Oh my gosh – I can’t imagine living around wild berries, that would be heaven-like!
http://Rawkinmom.wordpress.com/ Rawkinmom

Love your food porn!!!! Pics are great and blackberries with lemon??? DELISH!!! We have a HUGE Mulberry tree in the backyard….maybe I will sub it out for those!!!
http://thediva-dish.com Ari@ThE DiVa DiSh

You always make the most delicious amazing food!! And I love blackberries! Paired with lemon sounds amazing!!
- Callie England
  
  Thanks, Ari!! The combo of Blackberry + Lemon is really amazing, a must try for sure
http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/ Leanne @ Healthful Pursuit

I agree with you, blackberries are definitely the prettiest! My favorite though, will always be strawberry. I can’t get ENOUGH of it, ever. I love that these treats are raw, I’m on such a raw kick right now!
- Callie England
  
  Strawberries are delish as well. Actually, I just picked up a container last night and couldn’t get over how sweet they were – I love when that happens!
http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga

This photography is GORGEOUS!!!!! Callie you outdid yourself on both the photography and the recipe! I love adore the purple and blues…so beautiful!
- Callie England
  
  Thanks, Averie – I painted a special board just for this occasion, ha! Pretty soon I’m going to have a condo full of painted plyboards – which, should make moving all the more fun
http://Gingeristhenewpink.blogspot.com Lauren

Love, love love lemon in sweets! And blackberries are so yummy! These sound amazing and beautiful pics!
http://healthyexposuresblog.com Jess@HealthyExposures

These. look. so. good. Blackberries and coconut all the way! Although…i’m not so sure I could ever choose just one favorite berry. Strawberry and blueberries are much less expensive and easier to come by, after all
- Callie England
  
  Exactly – I forgot to mention blackberries are also one of the most expensive – which is another reason I buy them: I SUCK at saving money
http://bittersweetblog.com Hannah

Gorgeous! I love that purple hue especially. I actually have raspberry puree on hand right now, so I may have to try substituting that for the blackberries. Great timing!
http://ahealthypassion.com kate

THose look GORGEOUS I love blackberries in the summer and the combo w lemon sounds to die for amazing!
http://www.the-new-healthy.com Stefanie @TheNewHealthy

Blackberry and lemon together is genius. I must try these!
http://www.kombuchachic.com Heather

Wow, those look fantastic! Gorgeous photos, too!
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Myca

I love blueberries.. The dish looks so easy to cook..

Blackberry and Lemon Macaroons

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