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Coconut Bacon - Supper With Michelle

 

I get asked what in the world is Coconut Bacon, really often. It’s simply, thin slices of coconut that have been seasoned to resemble the flavor of bacon. It’s totally vegan and for those that want a substitute for the real thing, then this is great for that.

Coconut Bacon doesn’t take long to cook and they’re super easy to prepare. Once cooked, they become really flaky or crunchy and are tiny bit salty and a little sweet from the pure maple syrup. I enjoy adding them on to different kinds of salads, sandwiches, and I even just grab a handful from time to time as a small snack.

 

Coconut Bacon - Supper With Michelle

Coconut Bacon - Supper With Michelle

 

Coconut Bacon - Supper With Michelle

Get the Recipe: Coconut Bacon

Yield: 10 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons tamari, or soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon pure grade A maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • a pinch cayenne pepper, optional
  • 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes, or chips (not shredded and I usually buy the Trader Joe's or Let's Do Organic brand)
  • cooking oil spray

Equipment

  • sheet pan

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl, mix all of your ingredients except for the coconut flakes. Once mixed, then lightly fold the coconut into the liquid. I try to not stir too hard because I like for my flakes to be in big pieces or chunks.
  • Once the coconut appears to have absorbs all of the liquid, then line a sheet pan with parchment paper and spray it lightly with cooking oil spray. Spoon and spread the mixture evenly onto the baking sheet. Discard any excess liquid in your bowl.
  • Now, let me caution you. Coconut bacon can burn easily. So with that being said, I usually bake it on the center rake for about 6 to 8 minutes give or take and I stir it once or twice as I check on it. It will be ready once the edges get a golden brown color.
  • Once done, allow to cool and store them in an air tight container. They will lose some of their crispness after a few days.
Calories: 118kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 308mg, Potassium: 105mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin C: 0.3mg, Calcium: 6mg, Iron: 1mg