Coconut Bacon
Posted: 07/14/20
Updated: 11/21/21
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These bacon bits have all the smoky, crispy goodness of real bacon, but are 100% vegan! Perfect for salads, on vegan cheese fries, or wherever you’re craving a salty crunch, this coconut bacon is out of this world delicious.
What You’ll Need To Make It
- Coconut flakes
- Tamari
- Liquid smoke
- Maple Syrup
- Smoked Paprika
How To Make Coconut Bacon
- Preheat the oven to 350º F.
- Line a cookie or baking sheet with some parchment paper.
- Mix together everything but the coconut flakes in a small bowl.
- In a medium sized bowl, add the coconut flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the coconut and gently stir or toss until they are completely coated.
- Spread the coconut evenly on the cookie sheet.
- Bake for 12 minutes. Stir the coconut flakes about halfway through the cook time.
- Remove and let cool before enjoying!
Chef’s Tips
- Check your coconut bacon about once a minute after stirring halfway through the cook time. They make take a little less than 12 minutes, so be sure to pull them out when they look browned and crispy.
- You can store these in the freezer if you’d like to keep extra. Just let them thaw at room temperature, and they will be just as crispy as when you first made them!
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Coconut Bacon
These crispy, salty, smoky bacon bits are absolutely delicious and totally vegan
servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F. Line cookie or baking sheet with some parchment paper. Mix together tamari, liquid smoke, maple syrup, and paprika in a small bowl.
- Place coconut flakes in medium sized bowl
- Pour the sauce over the coconut and gently stir or toss until they are completely coated.
- Spread the coconut evenly on the cookie sheet. Bake for 12 minutes. Stir the coconut flakes after baking 6 minutes. When coconut bacon is done, let cool before serving.
Notes
- Cooking tips: Check coconut bacon every minute after stirring midway through cook time to ensure they do not burn.
- Storage: Keep in freezer 6-8 months. Let thaw before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 126kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Total Carbs: 7g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Net Carbs: 4g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 115mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
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