# No-Bake Macaroons These Easy Stove-Top Treats are Both Healthy and Delicious By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stovetop-treats References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/easy-vegetarian-recipes/these-no-bake-macaroons-are-perfect-summer-treat.html) Katherine Martinko from the Treehuger blog has put together this delicious recipe for stove-top treats. With summer temperatures on the rise, many consumers are looking for heat-free ways of making their favorite desserts. This recipe provides a simple tutorial for making [bake-free macaroons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-macaroons). The recipe can be assembled quickly, making it perfect for last minute summer parties. It also contains only a few basic ingredients that are likely already tucked away in your kitchen cupboard. Although the recipe does contain butter and honey, these items can be replaced with [vegan-friendly substitutes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditional-caramel-stroopwafel) if necessary. These stove-top treats feature [shredded coconut ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-coconut-crunchy-clusters) that are used instead of refined grains, making them gluten-free. The ease and versatility of this recipe makes it an ideal dessert option for days when it is far too hot to think about turning on the oven. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **No-bake Desserts:** Opportunities for creating and marketing other no-bake desserts for consumers looking for heat-free dessert options. - **Gluten-free Baking:** Opportunities for developing and marketing more gluten-free baking options using alternative ingredients. - **Vegan-friendly Substitutes:** Opportunities for using and promoting vegan-friendly substitutes for traditional baking ingredients such as butter and honey. ### Where This Applies - **Food Manufacturing:** Opportunities for food manufacturers to create new product lines of no-bake, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly desserts. - **Health Foods:** Opportunities for health food companies to promote the health benefits of macaroons made with alternative ingredients like shredded coconut instead of refined grains. - **E-commerce:** Opportunities for e-commerce businesses to provide a wider range of no-bake, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly dessert options to consumers who shop online. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blended Coconut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dulzuras-coconut-snacks.md) - [Small-Batch Coconut Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-macaroon-softbaked-cookies.md) - [Caramel-Flavored Prepackaged Macaroons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-macaroons.md) - [Chocolatey Coconut Macaroons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-choc-macaroons.md) - [Health-Conscious Brownie Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grainfree-fudge-brownie-mix.md) - [Plant-Based Coconut Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-dessert.md) - [Coconut-Based Dessert Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-dream-bowls.md) - [Coconut-Based Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-based-spread.md) - [Soft-Baked Free-From Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-chip-cookies.md)