Vegan Coconut Bacon
Transform your plant-based meals with this irresistible recipe for Vegan Coconut Bacon—a smoky, crispy, and slightly sweet alternative to traditional bacon. Made with just seven simple ingredients like unsweetened coconut flakes, liquid smoke, and maple syrup, this quick and easy recipe comes together in under 15 minutes. Perfect as a topping for salads, soups, or avocado toast, this gluten-free option (when using tamari) delivers bold smoky flavors and a satisfying crunch. Plus, it's baked, not fried, making it a healthier yet indulgent addition to any meal. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or just exploring new flavors, this versatile coconut bacon will become your go-to savory treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 tablespoon Liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the liquid smoke, soy sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Whisk the mixture until fully blended.
Add the coconut flakes to the bowl and gently toss them in the marinade until fully coated. Be careful not to break the coconut flakes.
Spread the marinated coconut flakes evenly across the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, stir the coconut flakes, and spread them out again in an even layer.
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning. Coconut bacon can go from perfectly toasted to burnt very quickly.
Once golden and slightly crispy, remove the coconut bacon from the oven and allow it to cool completely on the baking sheet. The pieces will crisp up further as they cool.
Store the cooled coconut bacon in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Enjoy as a topping or snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1666 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.1 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 137.3 g | 686% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2712 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.1 g | 143% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.3 g | ||
| Protein | 21.1 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1568 mg | 33% | |
*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.
