Vegan Coconut Bacon

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

Again, let 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.

WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE NEEDED FOR EVGAN COCONUT BACON?

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). Often, I order my coconut chips online, because sometimes I can only locate flakes, which do not work as well for this recipe. 

NOTE: COCONUT CHIPS (BELOW) MAKE BETTER VEGAN COCONUT BACON

THE FOUR INGREDIENTS TO MAKE MAGICAL VEGAN COCONUT BACON

• Unsweetened coconut chips
• Maple Syrup
• Tamari or Soy Sauce
• Liquid Smoke

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

WHAT DOES VEGAN COCONUT BACON GO WELL WITH?

VEGAN BLT

For instance, vegan coconut bacon is the perfect bacon for a thick and delicious vegan BLT sandwich. 

Another great way to use coconut bacon is inside a chickpea omelette. 

CHICKPEA OMELETTE

And, one of my favorite ways to use bacon is in my Vegan Broccoli Salad with Coconut Bacon

VEGAN BROCCOLI SALAD WITH COCONUT BACON

OTHER WAYS TO USE VEGAN COCONUT BACON

• Burger topping
• Veggie Tofu Scramble
• Twice Baked Potatoes
• Vegan Potato Soup
• Smashed Red Potato Recipe
• Cauliflower Potato Soup
• Potato Leek Soup
• On top of a salad or soup
• Inside a wrap with your favorite sandwich spread
• Mixed in air-popped popcorn

My family LOVES coconut bacon; so will yours.

Yield: 12 servings

Vegan Coconut Bacon

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Crunchy, salty, and decadent, vegan 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.

• 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

Nutrition Information

Yield

12 servings

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 76Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 0mgSodium 341mgCarbohydrates 7gFiber 1gSugar 4gProtein 1g

Nutrition facts may not be 100% accurate.

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Kathy Carmichael

Hi! My name is Kathy, I am a retired high school English teacher & vegan enthusiast and blogger. My entire blog is fully plant-based vegan. I truly believe what we eat & how we live determines our health & the preservation of our planet! 🙂

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