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    How to Make Coconut Bacon

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     A How to Guide for making Coconut Bacon with just 6 ingredients. Ready in about 20 minutes .

    Vegan bacon made from coconut, really who would have thought?! But, it totally works and tastes absolutely amazing. While I didn't come up with the idea for coconut bacon, this is my version flavored to suit our family's particular tastes. It has all of the salty, smokey, crunchiness of bacon and totally satisfies, all without the ickiness that is pork bacon.



    How to Make Coconut Bacon

    This coconut bacon is super simple to make and starts with a marinade made with just 5 ingredients. Once you've made the marinade pour it over the flaked coconut and stir taking care to coat all pieces like you see below. This is ensures maximum flavor and yumminess. Bake up your marinated coconut for about 15 minutes and that's it. You're done. Just 20 minutes start to finish!

    How to Make Coconut Bacon

    For the best tasting coconut bacon: 

    • Be sure to use unsweetened flaked coconut not shredded.
    • Watch coconut very closely while baking as it browns quickly and will be burn easily.
    • Bake on parchment paper or a silicon mat to make transferring the coconut to a jar even easier. Simply lift the paper and use it like a funnel to pour into the jar.

    How to Make Coconut Bacon What to do with your coconut bacon?

    Use it anywhere crumbled bacon would be used. BLT sandwiches are an obvious choice, but you can also top salads, potatoes, pizza, pasta dishes or eat it just as a snack on its own.

    How to Make Coconut Bacon If you try this recipe, let me know how it turns out! Leave a comment below or snap a pic and tag it @weelittlevegans on Instagram so I’ll be sure to see it!

    How to Make Coconut Bacon

    Melissa
    A simple and straight forward how to guide for making coconut bacon. A great vegan alternative perfect for sandwiches, salads, and so much more.
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos
    • 1 tbsp maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
    • ¼ tsp black pepper
    • 3 cups flaked coconut

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. 
    • In a small bowl combine all ingredients except for coconut. Stir to thoroughly incorporate. 
    • Place coconut in a large bowl. 
    • Pour the liquid ingredients over coconut and stir to throughly coat all coconut. 
    • Spread in an even layer on baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes stirring every 5 minutes or so to ensure coconut cooks evenly. 
    • Allow to cool completely and store in airtight container. 

     

    How to make Coconut Bacon

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    1. AngelaKin

      January 13, 2022 at 11:40 am

      4 stars
      Best Bacon Substitute!!!

      Reply
    2. Pamela

      September 25, 2022 at 12:30 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is delicious. What is the best way to store it? In a jar in the fridge? In a paper bag on the punter? Jar on the counter? Does it “uncrisp” in the fridge? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Pamela

        September 25, 2022 at 12:32 am

        I meant counter, not punter LOL

        Reply
      • Melissa

        September 25, 2022 at 1:53 pm

        Hi Pamela! So glad you like the recipe! We store our coconut bacon in a jar in the pantry. I think it would lose crispness in the fridge. I'll make a note in the recipe about this. Hope this helps and thank you for the feedback.

        Reply

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