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

Nutrition

(Per 100g)

  • Energy: 45 kcal / 188 kJ
  • Fat: 3 g
  • Protein: 2 g

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.

Notes

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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 does coconut bacon taste like? ›

This homemade coconut bacon recipe tastes just like super crispy bits of bacon, but it's made with fat flakes of coconut, infused with salty, sweet, smoky flavor. Sprinkle vegan coconut bacon bits over salads, soup, baked potatoes –anywhere you want a little burst of umami crunch!

What is a good substitute for bacon bits? ›

For that crunchy bacon-y topping, look no further than fried shallots. Roughly diced and mixed with salt, butter, and some olive oil, they're perfect alternatives for your usual bacon bits on salads or casseroles. If you fry them to their golden-brown texture, they'll be almost indistinguishable from the real thing!

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.

Why is coconut meat so good? ›

Vitamins and Minerals: It contains vast reserves of essential vitamins and minerals such as potassium, iron, and vitamin C. Additionally, coconut meat is a good source of copper and manganese. Antioxidants: Coconut meat contains antioxidants, which help combat free radicals and may have anti-inflammatory properties.

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 no bacon? ›

A number of substitutes exist for people who, for ethical, environmental, health, religious, or other reasons, prefer not to eat bacon. The flavor of smoked paprika resembles cooked bacon to some people.

How do you add bacon flavor without bacon? ›

One great recipe for a vegan bacon marinade combines maple syrup with vegetable oil, soy sauce, liquid smoke and our very own Maple Bacon and Black Pepper seasoning. Simply coat your meat-free bacon substitute in this sauce and marinade overnight for the best results.

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.

Does Aldi sell vegetarian bacon? ›

Plant Menu No Pork Streaky Bacon Rashers 180g/10 Pack | ALDI.

What does coconut meat taste like? ›

The firm, white flesh of the coconut offers a sweet, nutty, and mild flavour profile, making it a delightful addition to desserts. Despite their rock-hard husks, coconuts can be opened with relative ease.

What does coconut flavor taste like? ›

Coconuts have an overall profile of fruity, milky, sweet with slight notes of melted butter, green and wood.

How would you describe coconut meat? ›

The meat of a young coconut is soft, tender, and slightly translucent, with a jelly-like texture and a mildly sweet, nutty flavor. It is usually white in color and can be scooped out using a spoon or cut into thin strips.

Is coconut meat tasty? ›

The raw white meat inside a coconut is referred to as the kernel. It has a firm texture and delicious, slightly sweet flavor ( 2 ). If you have a whole coconut, you can scrape the raw meat out of the shell and eat it. In its processed form, you'll usually find it sliced, shaved, or grated.

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