Coconut Bacon

This easy crunchy Coconut Bacon is smoky, savory, and sweet. Use on salads or sandwiches. 

This crispy coconut bacon may not satisfy your cravings for real bacon, but it is a sweet, savory, smoky treat in its own right. It can be added to salads, sandwiches, or anywhere you would put crispy bacon.

I made an almond bacon recipe ages ago, and decided to use the same ingredients for this coconut bacon since so many people have allergies to certain foods, myself included.

What Does Coconut Bacon Taste Like?

Coconut bacon is crunchy and tastes smoky, sweet and savory.

Ingredients

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.

• Coconut chips: 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.
• Olive oil: To cook the coconut chips in. Adds flavor.
• Paprika: Adds a spicy smoky flavor.

How to Make This Recipe

1. In a bowl stir together liquid smoke, paprika, tamari, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and coconut oil. Heat marinade over stovetop or in microwave, if coconut oil is solid.
2. Add coconut chips and mix thoroughly. Spread on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake until crispy.

How Long Will It Last?

This vegan coconut bacon recipe will last several weeks in an airtight container in the pantry at room temperature or fridge.

Ways to Use Coconut Bacon

• Salads
• Pasta
• Pizza
• Potatoes
• Avocado toast
• Vegan mac and cheese
• Trail mix
• Any place you would want a substitute for bacon bits or want to add a savory, smoky taste.

Other Vegan Bacon Recipes

• Tofu Bacon
• Eggplant Bacon
• Almond Bacon

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Coconut Bacon

This easy crunchy Coconut Bacon is smoky, savory, and sweet. Use on salads or sandwiches. 

Course Snack

Cuisine vegan, gluten free

Keyword coconut bacon

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 158kcal

Author Willow Moon

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups coconut chips
• 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

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 325°.
• Mix all ingredients together except sliced coconut chips. Heat on stove or in microwave for 20-30 seconds if coconut oil is solid.
• Add coconut chips and mix thoroughly. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
• Bake at 325° for 10 minutes, flip, and bake for 10 minutes more, or until crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

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*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.