Despite being a huge fan of coconut in all of its various forms, I’ve never really considered myself a big fan of coconut macaroons. I’ve searched—from healthy and organic, to rich and decadent, to good ol’ homemade—and though many looked the part of perfection, they often lacked that just-right blend of rich, textured, and fresh that I always hoped for. Needless to say, macaroons have never ranked too high on my list of go-to treats.
When I first heard about Rickaroons, I thought the concept was really neat: a small, family-owned company started in the kitchen of Southern Californian Rick LeBeau, who developed a knack for baking treats that his health-challenged loved ones could not only eat but genuinely enjoy. Still, I admit that I was skeptical about the end product. Rickaroons are vegan and made from organic ingredients…but so were other macaroons I had tried in the past. How much better could these possibly be?
One thing I noticed about Rickaroons right away was the fact that the company unashamedly markets their products as being 100% organic, vegan, gluten-free, and Paleo-friendly. To some people, that might read as “bland, boring, hippy food,” but I read it as a confident stamp of “We’re as wholesome as can be, and ready to blow your expectations out of the water!” Rick and his team, all athletes, clearly share my preference for food that fuels. I knew then that they likely had a very special product on their hands, since they were eschewing many of the traditional “essential” ingredients associated with macaroons, and being loud and proud about it, too.
When my box of Rickaroons finally arrived in the mail (you currently cannot buy Rickaroons at major retailers, but that might soon change!), I was excited to see that, true to Rick’s vision, the ingredients totally hit the mark for inclusivity. Not only was I, a vegan, able to enjoy it knowing it was free of animal ingredients, but my other health-conscious coworkers—one who doesn’t eat processed sugars, one who is sensitive to gluten—were all able to share the goods without guilt or post-macaroon stomachache. The ‘roons themselves were an ideal size: not quite big enough to be a meal replacement, in my opinion, but plenty big enough for a filling snack or to cut up and share around the office.
All these details are nice, but what about the taste?? Well, ladies and gents, it seems that my long search is over. I have finally found THE one when it comes to macaroon bliss. I don’t know if it’s the touch of coconut oil and coconut palm nectar contributing to the melt-in-your-mouth effect (who needs butter, eggs, and sugar?), or the fact that these are shipped fresh from downstate, or that the four very distinct flavors are so vibrant, that makes them so irresistibly special. Likely, it is a mix of the above and that other mysterious “it” factor that had Rick’s friends and family urging him to share his masterpieces by way of Rickaroons. The ‘roons tasted like a luxurious treat without being overly sweet, had a great chocolate chip-to-coconut meat ratio, and provided a perfect mix of chewiness surrounded by a slightly toasted exterior. My colleagues and I gobbled these up in less than a weekend at our small Northern California fitness studio, and not only did it fulfill all sweet tooth cravings, I can almost swear that we were all jumping a little higher and yelling a little louder while teaching classes afterwards.
I may not be a big fan of macaroons, but consider me a huge fan of Rickaroons.
Rickaroons are available in four awesome falvors: Chocolate Blondes (the original), Brunettes (double dark chocolate), Mocha (dark chocolate espresso), and Megaroons (super food—chock full of nutritious chia seeds). Wanna experience Rickaroons for yourself? Head to their website and use the code vegancuts13 for 15% off now through the end of the year! Chic Vegan is also giving away a Variety Pack Box of these decadent, wholesome macaroons to one lucky reader! Just follow the instructions below. Contest Ends at midnight EST on November 17th. US Residents only, please.
My husband. 🙂
I would love to win these! I would share them with my 3 year old daughter who shares my love for veganism.
Got my fingers crossed! I would share these with my family, to show them that being a vegan , does not always mean going with out good tasting food!
My hubby and daughter
HAHA I wouldn’t share them with ANYONE! I would sit in my kitchen with a cup of coffee and enjoy them in secret. 😉
I will share them with my family
I want to share them with my WHOLE family for Thanksgiving!!!!
My gal crystal
Macaroons take me back to my childhood when mum used to make them, however now being a Vegan I would love to try these “roons’.
With omnis so they can see just how good vegan snacks are!
I would share them with my church at Sabbath potluck!
My boyfriend, of course!
My neighbor before they were gone, gone, gone. Love macaroons anyway. Thanks!
I would share these with my mom because she introduced me to the wonderful world of coconut!
I would share them with my office so they can see healthy food can be really yummy! =)
I actually hate coconut, but my dad loooooves it. These would rock his Christmas stocking!
I would share these babies with my co-workers and loved ones (if there are some left though).
My co-workers NEVER bring in anything even remotely “veganish” and we ALWAYS have food in the back room as if it was Thanksgiving every time I clock in.
So ya.. THANKS GUYS. =]
My mother! I’ve been trying to show her more cruelty free, vegan, healthy products and she’s finally listening! It would be awesome to give her a chocolate-y alternative to normal sweets 🙂
I wouldn’t share with anyone! Haha just kidding. I miiiight share with my dad, who loves macaroons almost more than he loves me. 🙂
Perhaps the ladies at work.
My family, my husband and my teenage sons, wh we are trying to gently persuade into a healthier lifestyle 🙂
I’d definately share them with my mom!
i’d probably eat them all myself!
My husband if he will try them, he’s a veganphobe I think..LOL!! I’d definitely take them to work, my girls would try them…they like trying new stuff I introduce them to.
I’d share with my daughter and her fiance and my hubby who loves all things coconut.
I’d share with my daughter, her fiance and my coconut loving hubby.
my son
My family. ♡
My bff of 22 years. Our nickname for each other is…..ROONS! Crazy & hilarious.
I wouldn’t share I’d hide them because everything delicious goes missing around here.
I would share my box of Rickaroons with my Lion’s Club members so I can show them how to go vegan, tastefully.
Nobody! I want them all to myself!!!
I would share with my niece since I don’t think she knows about your website but she will when I talk to her in a few minutes! 🙂
My hubby!
My vegan children!
Share with my mom and bf.
I would happily share them with my husband and daughter! 🙂
Yes with my son
husband
My daughter would love these..finding vegan goodies is really hard!
I would try to share them with my husband, but he would probably decline. He’s not a sweets eater, lucky me.
Share the at the next VegBoone potluck!
My son!
uh. be serious.. probably NO ONE
I would share with my roommate 🙂
my husband and mom
I’d share them with my boyfriend, who’s becoming more interested in vegan food.
My boyfriend, who’s becoming more interested in vegan food.
I would share these Rickaroons with my fiance!
Looking forward to sharing my Rickaroons with my family!