Long overdue, this recipe is for everyone who never met a piece of bacon they didn't like. Guiltless, meatless bacon. My favorite kind. To ward off any confusion, let's just refer to these delectable taste treats as coconut bacon from this point forward. Or, #crackcoconutbacon, thank you Molly of www.cleanfooddirtygirl.com. WARNING: Once made, you won't be able to stop nibbling. I made my first recipe, ate most of it in a couple of days and then made it again. And again. I had to put myself on the 'coconut bacon wagon.' Everything tastes better with bacon, right? This recipe is perfectly crispy with just the right amount of sweet and smoke.
Super simple to make, let's get started. Here's what you'll need: Begin by preheating oven to 350 degrees.
3 cups coconut flakes
2 Tablespoons soy sauce (I used Tamari, reduced sodium)
2 Tablespoons liquid smoke
1 Tablespoon maple syrup
Measure coconut flakes into medium bowl. Whisk together soy sauce, liquid smoke, and maple syrup in a small bowl and then pour over coconut and gently massage until most of the liquid is absorbed into coconut.
Spread coconut on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 6 minutes. Remove pan from oven, flip bacon as best you can (a little like herding cats) and bake for additional 6-7 minutes. Do not TURN your back on these while the pan is in the oven. They will get over crisp if you cook any longer than the recommended time. Remove from oven and your coconut bacon bits are ready to use in any number of ways.
Store in an airtight container. I dare you to have some left by the end of the week.
Check out some of the ways I like my #crackcoconutbacon!
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| Could be my favorite way to use these bacon bits....with peanut butter on Honey Crisp apple slices. |
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| Sprinkled on Pumpkin oatmeal. |
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| No-brainer salad topping! |
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| BLT with avocado sandwich (pictured here with Molly's Paprika Garlic Burger Sauce) |
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| Just the right finishing touch on this Brussels Sprouts and Rice dish. |
