Coconut Bacon Is Certainly Not Bacon but We Love It Anyway
We’re big fans of bacon. We have a Bacon Critic who gets paid actual money and write about bacon. We obviously take our bacon very seriously, right up there with coffee and avocados. But when you’re a breakfast-loving vegetarian or vegan, bacon isn’t a part of your life. And that’s totally cool. Yet, if you did eat bacon once upon a time, you might be missing that classic flavor of salty cured pork. That’s where coconut bacon comes in. Made with coconut flakes and a medley of sauces, coconut bacon is salty, smoky, and crispy. It’s also baked in the oven, so it’s automatically healthier than most fried foods. Plus, there isn’t a ton of leftover fatty bacon grease. Cleaning up will be a breeze. Do I have your attention?
Obviously, nothing will ever beat real bacon. But when you’re craving that flavor or just want to try a new technique, coconut bacon is pretty cool. Sorry, Scott.
Coconut Bacon
Yields: 3 cups
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 13-15 minutes
Total Time: 16-18 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 cups unsweetened coconut flakes (not shredded coconut)
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2-3 tablespoons liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- Brown sugar (optional)
- Paprika (optional)
STEP 1
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees °F.
STEP 2
Add the coconut flakes to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
STEP 3
Drizzle the soy sauce, liquid smoke, and honey or maple syrup onto the coconut. Once you try this recipe a few times, feel free to adjust these ingredients according to your preference.
STEP 4
Mix and toss to evenly distribute the ingredients throughout the coconut. Leave no coconut flake behind.
STEP 5
Add a sprinkling of brown sugar and/or paprika, if you'd like.
STEP 6
Bake for at least 13 minutes. Flip the flakes halfway through with a good mixing.
STEP 7
Tack on a few extra minutes if you want it to be extra crispy. (See what I did there?) Eat it with omelets, in sandwiches, or by the handful. No judgement.