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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers / Small Bites

    Modified: Jan 23, 2023 · Published: Mar 3, 2021 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Coconut Bacon

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    This easy crunchy Coconut Bacon is smoky, savory, and sweet. Use it on salads, in trail mix, on potatoes, or on sandwiches. 

    Coconut Bacon in a mason jar,

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    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.

    This recipe is a great addition to a trail mix or cereal snack mix.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • What Does Vegan Bacon Taste Like?
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍽 Serving
    • Other Vegan Bacon Recipes
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It can be used anywhere you would use bacon bits. Add it to a salad, loaded potatoes, or trail mix.
    • It is sweet, smoky, and savory.
    • It tastes great by itself; eat it as a snack!

    What Does Vegan Bacon Taste Like?

    This Coconut Bacon is crunchy and tastes smoky, sweet and savory.

    🧾 Ingredients

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    • 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. Since tamari has a decent amount of sodium, I don't add any salt.
    • 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.

    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

    Marinade in a bowl and with coconut chips.

    Step 1: Add liquid smoke, paprika, tamari, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and coconut oil to a large mixing bowl. Heat the marinade over the stovetop or in the microwave, if the coconut oil is solid.

    Step 2: Add coconut chips and mix thoroughly.

    Coconut Bacon on a baking sheetbbefore and after being baked.

    Step 3: Spread on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

    Step 4: Bake until crispy.

    🍽 Serving

    • 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.
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    Other Vegan Bacon Recipes

    • Almond Bacon in a mason jar.
      Almond Bacon
    • Eggplant Bacon in a frying pan.
      Eggplant Bacon 3 Ways
    • Tofu bacon on an open faced sandwich.
      The Most Incredible Tofu Bacon

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    Coconut Bacon
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    Coconut Bacon

    This easy crunchy Coconut Bacon is smoky, savory, and sweet. Use it on salads, in trail mix, on potatoes or sandwiches.
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 158kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    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

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325°F.
    • 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°F for 10 minutes, flip, and bake for 10 minutes more, or until crispy.

    Notes

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

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    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.

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    1. AngelaKin says

      October 25, 2021 at 12:20 am

      Just Smoky, Savory, Crunchy and Vegan!!!! Woowww
      5 stars

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