Coconut Bacon Recipe (2024)

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  • by Michelle Blackwood, RN

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Crispy Coconut Bacon is so incredibly delicious, coconut flakes with a smoky-sweet flavor is an amazing treat to add to your sandwiches, salads, or wherever you need to replace bacon in your recipes!

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What is Coconut Bacon?

For years I have been hearing about coconut baconrecipe.I was never interested in testing a recipe,

I have even seen it sold in health food stores and I just moved along.

It is unsweetened coconut flakes that have seasonings added to taste like real bacon.

Coconut flakes are seasoned and baked until crispy.

Seasonings like soy sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, maple syrup, liquid smoke, smoked salt.

However, ever since I moved to Florida, I have been motivated to create more Southern-style cuisines.

It is amazing how many of the dishes have bacon, ham, smoked turkey neck, etc added to them for a smoky flavor.

I have had great results using smoked paprika, liquid smoke, and bacon made from coconut to achieve that smoky flavor. Like my Southern Fried Cabbage and my Southern Collard Greens.

It is my motivation to recreate the Southern dishes without meat but having a similar taste and texture. You can even sprinkle them bits over your salads.

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Some great recipes are online for vegan bacon, check them here. and Southern Fried Cabbage and I plan to add it to my potato salad.

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How To Make Coconut Bacon?

Use thelarge coconut flakes that are unsweetened, you can find them at the health food store or online here. You can find liquid smoke and paprika online as well.

Combine olive oil, Bragg’s Liquid Aminos, maple syrup, paprika and liquid smoke in a bowl.

Toss with the coconut flakes.

Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes turning halfway.

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Categories

  • Categories: Gluten-Free, Vegan
  • Course: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: Southern

Cook Time

  • Preparation: 5 min
  • Cooking: 37 min
  • Ready in: 42 min
  • For: 16 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups coconut flakes, (unsweetened)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Bragg's liquid aminos
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven 325 degrees F. Mix olive oil, Bragg's liquid aminos, maple syrup, liquid smoke and paprika in a bowl. Toss with coconut flakes, making sure to coat the flakes evenly
  2. Spread evenly on a prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes turning every 5 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely, the coconut bacon will get crispy when cooled
  3. Store in an airtight container.

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Michelle Blackwood, RN

Hi, I’m Michelle, I’m the voice, content creator and photographer behind Healthier Steps. I share vegan and gluten-free recipes because of past health issues. My goal is to help you make healthier choices and show you how healthy eating is easy and delicious.

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34 Comments

  1. Claude

    August 7, 2023

    Reply ↓

    Amazing, well prepared

  2. beth

    April 29, 2022

    Reply ↓

    I made this coconut bacon to top your Southern Fried Cabbage recipe. The cabbage was probably great on its own, but this bacon was my favorite part and now I’m excited to use it in place of bacon-bits on other recipes!

  3. Boniface

    March 30, 2022

    Reply ↓

    This looks amazing and excellent

    • Michelle Blackwood, RN

      March 31, 2022

      Reply ↓

      Thank you.

  4. Cori

    April 13, 2021

    Reply ↓

    Super interesting recipe! I wouldn’t have thought to make bacon from coconut, but it’s really great! I did want to ask if the coconut bacon needs to be refrigerated or not. Thanks for the neat recipe! :)

    • Michelle Blackwood, RN

      April 13, 2021

      Reply ↓

      Cori, yes it is best to refrigerate in a ziplock bag or container with a tight-fitting lid.

  5. Breea

    March 15, 2021

    Reply ↓

    Oh boy, sending before I complete the cooking, on my second 5 min turn…I ‘m sold!! I ‘m 5 months into vegetarian lifestyles and I prepare a few of your recipes

    Thank you

    • Michelle Blackwood, RN

      March 15, 2021

      Reply ↓

      Breea, congrats on your decision to be a vegetarian, I’m so happy you are enjoying my recipes. Thank you very much for sharing your feedback.

  6. Dawne

    December 17, 2020

    Reply ↓

    I am about to make the coconut bacon but I am about 90% Whole Foods Plant Based. Is the oil absolutely needed for this since coconut naturally has oil?

    • Michelle Blackwood, RN

      December 17, 2020

      Reply ↓

      Dawne, you can leave the oil for sure. I need to go oil-free but honestly, I love the flavor and caramelization of oil, so I’m a work in progress. The struggle is real!

  7. Michelle

    October 15, 2020

    Reply ↓

    Thanks! (: )I am going to use today to put into a vegan haluski: thats Polish cabbage and pasta. I will cook the cabbage in a crockpot and add the coconut bacon once that is cooked.

    • Michelle Blackwood, RN

      October 15, 2020

      Reply ↓

      Michelle sounds yummy, I’m going to have to prepare that recipe since I love cabbage so much.

Coconut Bacon Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is coconut bacon made of? ›

This gluten-free vegan coconut flake bacon (AKA Flakin' Bacon!) is made with just a few minutes of active time and 4 pantry ingredients: coconut flakes, tamari, maple syrup, and liquid smoke. With its salty/sweet/smoky flavor, it tastes just like crispy bacon bits but it's vegetarian.

How many calories are in coconut bacon? ›

Phoney Baloney's Coconut Bacon (2 tbsp) contains 1.2g total carbs, 0.6g net carbs, 2.3g fat, 0.3g protein, and 25 calories.

Can you make coconut flour from shredded coconut? ›

Place the shredded coconut in either a blender, spice, or coffee grinder. Blend until it reaches a powder form. That's it!

Can you get vegetarian bacon? ›

If you like to start your weekend with a full English, then you're going to want to try our Vegetarian Bacon Slices. These smoky Quorn Bacon Slices work just as well nestled up to baked beans, egg, and mushrooms as they do in between two slices of bread.

What are the ingredients in coconut meat? ›

NameAmountUnit
Copper, Cu0.435mg
Manganese, Mn1.5mg
Selenium, Se10.1µg
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid3.3mg
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What is the inside of a coconut meat? ›

Coconut meat is the sweet, creamy white flesh inside a coconut and it's one of the most versatile elements imbued with a rich nutrient profile and can be consumed fresh or dried.

Is coconut oil healthier than bacon grease? ›

More than 80% of coconut oil is saturated fat. One tablespoon of coconut oil has 12 grams of saturated fat, as well as 14 grams of fat total. Basically, that puts coconut oil on par with bacon grease, which has never exactly been considered a heart-healthy option.

Is coconut meat high in calories? ›

However, coconut is very high in fat and calories, so be sure to moderate your intake if you are trying to lose weight or need to follow a low fat diet. Still, coconut meat is delicious, nutritious, and easy to incorporate into both sweet and savory dishes.

What is the meaning of desiccated coconut? ›

Desiccated coconut is the disintegrated and dehydrated coconut kernel or pulp largely comprising the white portion of the kernel, after removing the brown testa or parings. From: Encyclopedia of Food Sciences and Nutrition (Second Edition), 2003.

What happens if you use coconut flour instead of all-purpose flour? ›

A good rule of thumb is 1/4 to 1/3 cup of coconut flour for 1 cup of regular flour. When flour absorbs water, the starches gelatinize, but when coconut flour absorbs liquid it becomes soggy, resulting in a heavier, denser baked good.

What can I do with leftover coconut after extracting milk? ›

  1. Use it in chutney -Green chillies, Onion, Garlic ,Urad dal.
  2. Prepare coconut Burfee using Jaggery add little fresh coconut if available.
  3. Use it in gravies if you are used to prepare curries with coconut gravies.
  4. Use it in garnishing dry vegetable dishes.
Mar 18, 2021

What tastes like bacon but isn't bacon? ›

Coconut, mushroom, and tempeh strips become smoky, salty, crispy plant-based bacon alternatives.

What tastes like bacon but is vegetarian? ›

If you're looking for an all-veggie bacon substitute, shiitake bacon is the one for you! The mushrooms themselves have a rich umami flavor, so just two ingredients turn them into delectable vegan bacon: tamari and extra-virgin olive oil.

Is the white stuff in a coconut meat? ›

Coconut meat is the white flesh of coconuts and is edible fresh or dried. Rich in fiber and MCTs, it may offer a number of benefits, including improved heart health, weight loss, and digestion. Yet, it's high in calories and saturated fat, so you should eat it in moderation.

Are fake bacon bits made of? ›

A blend of textured soy flour, hydrogenated vegetable oil, salt, natural and artificial flavours, vitamins, and minerals that add a hickory smoked bacon taste and texture to a variety of hot and cold dishes.

What Flavour is coconut meat? ›

A coconut has a distinct, sweet, and nutty taste. The meat of a coconut, which is the white flesh inside the hard outer shell, is high in fat and has a texture that is slightly crunchy and fibrous.

What is the white meat of a coconut called? ›

Coconuts are surrounded by a fibrous kernel, inside which is a white meat called copra.

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