Hey everyone, I hope you are having an incredible day today. Today, I will show you a way to prepare a distinctive dish, dark chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons. It is one of my favorites. This time, I’m gonna make it a bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Dark Chocolate-dipped Coconut Macaroons is one of the most favored of recent trending meals on earth. It is easy, it is fast, it tastes delicious. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. Dark Chocolate-dipped Coconut Macaroons is something which I have loved my entire life. They are nice and they look wonderful.
To get started with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook dark chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons using 4 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.
The ingredients needed to make Dark Chocolate-dipped Coconut Macaroons:
- Make ready 3 egg whites
- Take 2 c shredded unsweetened coconut
- Get Sweetener equivalent to 1/2 c sugar (1 T Stevia)
- Make ready 4 oz chocolate (85%+ cacao), broken into pieces
Steps to make Dark Chocolate-dipped Coconut Macaroons:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In large bowl, beat egg whites with mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in coconut and sweetener to egg whites.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop mixture by 1/4 cupfuls forming 8 mounds on baking sheet.
- Bake 15 min. until lightly browned and slightly firm. Allow to cool.
- In small bowl, melt chocolate in microwave, stirring every 15 seconds until completely melted.
- Carefully dip bottom third of macaroon in bowl using a fork to lift out. Place on parchment paper and cool in refrigerator.
How to Boost Your Mood with Food
For the most part, people have been taught to believe that “comfort” foods are bad for the body and need to be avoided. But if your comfort food is candy or junk food this might be true. Other times, comfort foods can be very nourishing and good for us to eat. There are several foods that actually can improve your moods when you consume them. If you feel a little bit down and need a happiness pick me up, try a few of these.
Eggs, believe it or not, can be really wonderful at dealing with depression. Just make sure that you don’t throw away the yolk. The egg yolk is the most important part of the egg iwhen it comes to helping elevate your mood. Eggs, particularly the egg yolks, are loaded with B vitamins. The B vitamin family can be great for lifting up your mood. This is because they help in bettering the function of your neural transmitters, the parts of your brain that affect your mood. Try eating a few eggs to feel better!
Make several trail mix of nuts or seeds. Almonds, cashews, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and so on are all wonderful for raising your mood. This is because these foods are rich in magnesium, which helps to raise serotonin production. Serotonin is the “feel good” chemical that directs your brain how you feel day in and day out. The more serotonin you have, the better you will feel. Not only that but nuts, in particular, are a terrific source of protein.
Cold water fish are wonderful for eating if you want to combat depression. Cold water fish including tuna, trout and wild salmon are rich in DHA and omega-3 fats. These are two substances that increase the quality and function of the gray matter in your brain. It’s true: consuming a tuna fish sandwich can earnestly raise your mood.
It’s easy to overcome your bad mood when you are eating grains. Quinoa, barley, teff, millet, etc are all excellent for helping you feel better. They help you feel full as well which can really help to improve your mood. Feeling starved can really make you feel awful! These grains can help your mood elevate as it’s not at all hard for your body to digest them. These foods are easier to digest than others which helps jumpstart a rise in your blood glucose which in turn brings up your mood to a happier place.
Green tea is actually great for your mood. You were sure green tea had to be in this article somewhere, right? Green tea is high in a specific amino acid referred to as L-theanine. Studies have shown that this amino acid essentially induces brain waves. This helps improve your mental energy while at the same time calming your body. You probably already knew it is not hard to become healthy when you drink green tea. Now you know that applies to your mood also!
So you see, you don’t need to eat junk food or foods that are not good for you just so to feel better! Try some of these instead!
