Colored Coconut Flakes
Add a vibrant pop of color to your desserts with this quick and easy recipe for Colored Coconut Flakes! Perfect for decorating cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or even cocktail rims, these delightfully dyed flakes are made with just three simple ingredients: unsweetened shredded coconut, food coloring, and a touch of water. With only 10 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, you can customize your coconut in a rainbow of hues to suit any holiday, party theme, or creative vision. Whether air-dried to perfection or gently warmed in the oven for a faster finish, these colorful coconut flakes are as fun to make as they are to display. Store them in an airtight container and let your imagination run wild!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Unsweetened shredded coconut
- 4 drops per color Food coloring (any colors of choice)
- 2 teaspoons per color Water
Instructions
Divide the shredded coconut into separate bowls — one for each color you plan to use.
In each bowl, combine 4 drops of food coloring with 2 teaspoons of water. Stir well to create the desired colored liquid.
Pour the colored liquid over the coconut in each bowl. Use a spoon or gloved hands to mix thoroughly until the coconut is evenly coated with color.
Spread the colored coconut flakes in a thin, even layer on separate pieces of parchment paper or on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
Let the coconut flakes air dry for 1–2 hours, or until completely dry to the touch. You can also speed up drying by placing them in the oven at the lowest temperature setting for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once dry, store the colored coconut flakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Use the colored coconut to decorate cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or any dessert of your choice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1111 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.1 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.1 g | 480% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 75 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.0 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 12.0 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 961 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
