Vegan Coconut Bacon

Name: Vegan Coconut Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened coconut chips; 3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup; 3 Tablespoons Tamari or Soy Sauce; 2 teaspoons Liquid Smoke

October 1, 2018 by Kathy Carmichael 3 Comments

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Although I have made a lot of different types of vegan bacon, coconut bacon is my all time favorite. Not only is it easy to make, the taste and texture is clearly the closest taste to the real thing according to my family.

Again, me stress how simple it is. With four ingredients and 20 minutes, you have the perfect topping for potatoes, pizza, sandwiches, salads, and mac and cheese.

First, you need to find the core ingredient; Unsweetened Coconut Chips. If you have a Trader Joes in your area, or any Kroger Store (Frys on the west coast).

Do not buy flakes, and make sure the package says unsweetened.

Coconut chips look like thick coconut shavings

Now, all you need is three ingredients, and you have incredible bacon without any oil or added fat.

Not only is it easy to make, it keeps fresh for 7 days in the refrigerator and can be reheated in the microwave.

My family LOVES it; so will yours.

Vegan Coconut Bacon

Author: Kathy Carmichael
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Sides
Method: Oven

Description

Crunchy, salty and decadent coconut bacon is so delicious. Add it to your pizzas, sandwiches, soups, salads, or any dish you love. Savory goodness is so easy to make.

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Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened coconut chips
3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
3 Tablespoons Tamari or Soy Sauce
2 teaspoons Liquid Smoke

Instructions

30 MINUTES PRIOR TO COOKING

In an airtight container, add coconut and all other ingredients
Put the top on the container
Shake
Place in refrigerator for a minimum of 10 minutes, ideally 30 minutes, or overnight if planning ahead

PREHEAT OVEN TO 350

On a cookie sheet, cover with parchment paper
Remove coconut mixture from the refrigerator
Give it one last shake, and using the top drain any excess fluid
Place a single layer of marinated coconut on the cookie sheet
Use a spatula to spread a single layer, attempting to reduce a thick layer
Place in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes
Remove from oven; using a spatula, flip and move bacon around pan, still maintaining a single layer
Cook another ten minutes
Remove from oven and let cook completely.

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Transfer to an airtight container
Attempt NOT TO EAT IT ALL BEFORE putting it in the refrigerator 🙂

SUGGESTED USES

Pizza
Mac and cheese
Salads
Sandwiches
Soups
Stews
Baked Potatoes
Tofu Scramble
Quiche

Keywords: vegan bacon, coconut bacon, coconut aminos, coconut chips, fakin bacon, vegan

Comments

Von

October 3, 2018 at 5:47 pm

I struggled to find chips. So i will attempt with whole toated flakes.
Maybe just spray the marinade over it and see..

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- Kathy Carmichael
  
  October 23, 2018 at 5:29 pm
  
  Did flakes work?
  
  Reply

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