This easy vegan Almond Bacon is smoky with a touch of sweet. It adds a nice crunchy texture to any dish you use it in.
In the 17 years that I have been vegan I have never bought any bacon analogues. For those of you who are unfamiliar with what an analogue is, it is a substitute for the real thing.
So why create a vegan Almond Bacon now? Being a blogger there are recipes I want to veganize that include bacon.
When I made my Tofu Ricotta, I gave a disclaimer not to expect it to taste like cheese. That is usually the case with vegan substitutes. I wouldn't want them to taste like the original anyway.
It is more about texture and being able to incorporate it into a dish that calls for meat or cheese. This Almond Bacon is good no matter what the title is, but I figured the name suited it because it is smoky with a touch of sweetness from maple syrup.
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These flavored almonds can be used any place where a recipe calls for bacon bits.
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Almond Bacon
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon low sodium gluten free tamari
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°.
- Mix all ingredients together except sliced almonds. Heat on stove or in microwave for 20-30 seconds if coconut oil is solid.
- Add sliced almonds and mix thoroughly. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 325°, stirring every 5 minutes. Total baking time will take around 15 minutes.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
choclette says
This sounds wonderful. I've no idea where I can track down liquid smoke, but I think I'll try.
Willow Moon says
I found it at my local grocery store, but I can't remember which aisle and what other items were around it.
Trish says
It can be found at Ralph’s and Vons, if they don’t carry it you may order it! Ask a store manager!
Leah says
Well, this sounds divine! And sounds like a fab snack for me in the afternoons!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Leah! I could definitely over-snack on this!
Carlee says
These sound delicious! I love almonds and this sounds like a perfect mix of flavors!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Carlee!
Mandi says
Oh goodness, this looks WONDERFUL. Pinning to try! Thank you!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Mandi, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
starrhealthyself says
The title alone got my attention!!! 🙂 This recipe seems quite doable, and I can see this being a great snack. Thank you!
Willow Moon says
It's really easy, you just have to watch that the almonds don't over cook.
Klauss says
never before I had ever seen, awesome recipe 🙂
Willow Moon says
Thanks Klauss!
Elaine Matthews says
I thought there was actually bacon in this...lol!! What a great flavor combination!!
Willow Moon says
I was a little afraid of that! I named it such because you can buy "Coconut Bacon", so I figured vegans would be used to that.
Home by Jenn says
This would be the perfect salad topper! I love that you use almonds instead of coconut. I'm going to be trying this soon! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Willow Moon says
Thanks! I figured there are so many coconut bacon recipes out there, and I always have slivered almonds in my pantry (on hand for salads as a matter of fact), I thought why not!
theveganistafoodie says
I find coconut bacon to be too sweat for savory dishes. This almond bacon sounds like it would be just right. Looks delicious.
Samantha says
I love the smoky flavor! They taste great on salads!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Samantha!