The short answer is no, most classic coconut macaroons recipes call for white sugar and/or highly processed ingredients. However, one small homemade macaroon contains around four to five grams of sugar. Much less than many of its cookie counterparts. For nutrient-dense coconut macaroons, choose unsweetened coconut flakes and replace the sweetened condensed milk with a small amount of honey or coconut sugar. While still sugar when it boils down to it, honey and coconut sugar are a bit lower on the glycemic index scale. For tips on baking a better coconut macaroon, do scroll up!