Vegan Savory Bacon Bites
Elevate your plant-based snacking game with these irresistible Vegan Savory Bacon Bites! Perfectly crispy and smoky, this innovative recipe transforms unsweetened large flake coconut into bacon-inspired bites using a bold blend of liquid smoke, maple syrup, soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free), and aromatic spices like smoked paprika, onion, and garlic powder. Ready in just 25 minutes, these bites are oven-baked to golden perfection, delivering a savory crunch that's ideal for topping salads, sandwiches, or enjoying straight out of the jar. With their addictive flavor and versatility, these coconut bacon bites are a must-try for vegans and bacon enthusiasts alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened large flake coconut
- 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the liquid smoke, soy sauce or tamari, maple syrup, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Whisk them together until the mixture is well combined.
Add the unsweetened large flake coconut to the bowl with the marinade. Gently toss the coconut flakes until they are evenly coated with the marinade.
Spread the marinated coconut flakes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Spread them out as much as possible to ensure even baking.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and gently stir the coconut flakes to ensure even browning.
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the coconut is crispy and golden brown. Be careful not to burn them, as they can go from perfectly crispy to burnt quickly.
Remove from the oven and allow the Vegan Savory Bacon Bites to cool on the baking sheet. They will continue to crisp up as they cool.
Once cooled, store the bacon bites in an airtight container. They can be kept at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1691 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.4 g | 185% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.1 g | 640% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2025 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.8 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.4 g | 148% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g | ||
| Protein | 20.9 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1475 mg | 31% | |
*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.
