This easy vegan Almond Bacon is smoky with a touch of sweetness. It adds a nice crunchy texture to any dish you use it in.
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"Since going vegan many years ago, I’ve cried at the loss of only one thing.... bacon. Well, thanks to you Willow, I cry no more. Finally, a substitute that has both the taste and the texture of my beloved junk food nemesis. You are my hero.
Namaste, Amy"
This Almond Bacon is smoky and slightly sweet. It's a great substitute for bacon bits.
Add them to a salad or a baked potato. I like to eat them by the handful or add them to a trail mix.
They also taste good on pasta, pizza, or sandwiches. They add a smoky crunchy flavor to anything you add them to.
Vegan bacon made from coconut chips is another way to get the same flavor and texture. You may also like my Vegan Chocolate Covered Almonds with Spices.
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❤️ Why You'll Love It
- It is sweet, smoky, and savory.
- You can use it any place where you would use bacon bits.
- It is healthy and satisfying.
🧾 Ingredients
- Sliced almonds: For the crunchy texture.
- Tamari: Adds a salty umami flavor. I use low-sodium tamari because I like to control the amount of sodium. It is the gluten-free equivalent of soy sauce.
- Maple syrup: For a sweet maple flavor. Balances out the other flavors.
- Liquid smoke: Adds a smoky flavor.
- Apple cider vinegar: Adds a tangy sour flavor. You could also use red wine vinegar or rice vinegar.
- Coconut oil: For baking. Adds flavor.
- Paprika: Adds a spicy smoky flavor.
This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Mix the marinade ingredients. Heat in the microwave if coconut oil is solid. Mix in sliced almonds.
Step 2: Spread almonds on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake until crispy, flipping every 5 minutes.
🍽 Serving
- Vegan salads, like my Crispy Tofu Salad
- Vegan pasta, like my Vegan Mac and Cheese recipe
- BBQ Pizza
- Loaded potatoes
- Vegan soup
- Avocado toast
- Trail mix
- Any place you would want a substitute for bacon bits or want to add a savory, smoky taste.
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
This almond bacon recipe is made with sliced almonds, tamari, paprika, liquid smoke, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and coconut oil.
Made with sliced almonds and other whole foods, this vegan bacon is a healthy alternative to real bacon.
These flavored almonds can be used in any place where a recipe calls for bacon bits.
If you tried this Almond Bacon Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!
I originally posted this recipe on March 12, 2016. I added new photos, text, and a new video when I republished it.
📋 Recipe
Almond Bacon
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- ½ 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 ½ cups sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Mix all ingredients together except sliced almonds. Heat on the stove or in the 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°F, stirring every 5 minutes. The total baking time will take around 15 minutes.
Notes
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Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Samantha says
I love the smoky flavor! They taste great on salads!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Samantha!
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.
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!
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.
Klauss says
never before I had ever seen, awesome recipe 🙂
Willow Moon says
Thanks Klauss!
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.
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!
Carlee says
These sound delicious! I love almonds and this sounds like a perfect mix of flavors!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Carlee!
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!
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!