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Coconut Bacon Recipe, Raw or Cooked

October 14, 2013 Snacks

Easy, delicious vegan coconut "bacon" | The Full Helping

I know what you’re thinking — coconut bacon?

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Coconut Bacon Recipe, Raw or Cooked

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons low sodium tamari
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cups coconut flakes/large flake coconut

Instructions

  • Whisk the tamari, oil, vinegar, syrup, and paprika in a medium sized mixing bowl. Add the coconut and mix it around until it's all evenly coated. Allow the coconut to sit for at least ten minutes, so that it soaks all of the marinade up.
  • To prepare in the oven, preheat the oven to 300F. Spread the coconut evenly over a foil or parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 8-12 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent burning (check the bacon at the five minute mark, because it cooks up quickly). Let cool completely before serving.
  • To prepare in a dehydrator, spread the coconut on a Teflex lined dehydrator sheet and dehydrate for 8 hours, or until crispy and dry. You can mix it around a few times to make sure it dehydrates evenly.

Notes

Coconut bacon can be stored in an airtight container in cool, dark place for up to 1 month.

I, too, used to assume that a vegan interpretation of bacon was pure folly. Few foods inspire the wholehearted adoration that bacon seems to receive, and few bacon lovers concede a substitute. I’ve even seen t-shirts reading “vegetarian…except for bacon.” But, as with cashew cheese, banana ice cream, and so many other creative vegan dishes, there’s a way to capture the smokiness, saltiness and flavor of bacon. I realized this when I first discovered eggplant bacon, and now I’m discovering it with coconut bacon, too.

Easy, delicious vegan coconut "bacon" | The Full Helping

I’ve had coconut bacon at raw eateries before. The ones I’ve tried were made with young coconut meat, but to me, that’s such a special and precious ingredient that I hated the idea of overpowering it with a marinade. I think the easiest way to make coconut bacon at home is to use either large flake coconut or coconut flakes. Both are a form of dried coconut, but the pieces are large and chewy (rather than shredded or desiccated, as with much of the dried coconut you find in supermarkets). The texture is awesome–perfect for sprinkling onto salads or atop baked potatoes.

If you’re having a hard time finding coconut flakes or large flake coconut, you can definitely find it on Amazon, and you can probably find it at a local health food store, too.

You can make this recipe for coconut bacon in your oven, or you can prepare it with a food dehydrator. I love the oven version because it’s so fast and easy, but the dehydrator will help you to keep the flakes from burning as they cook, which yields even results. Though I must confess that I love the slightly burnt edges!

Easy, delicious vegan coconut "bacon" | The Full Helping

Print Recipe

Coconut Bacon Recipe, Raw or Cooked

Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons low sodium tamari
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cups coconut flakes/large flake coconut

Instructions

  • Whisk the tamari, oil, vinegar, syrup, and paprika in a medium sized mixing bowl. Add the coconut and mix it around until it's all evenly coated. Allow the coconut to sit for at least ten minutes, so that it soaks all of the marinade up.
  • To prepare in the oven, preheat the oven to 300F. Spread the coconut evenly over a foil or parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes, stirring twice along the way to prevent burning. Start checking for doneness right before 15 minutes have passed. Let cool completely before serving.
  • To prepare in a dehydrator, spread the coconut on a Teflex lined dehydrator sheet and dehydrate for 8 hours, or until crispy and dry. You can mix it around a few times to make sure it dehydrates evenly.

Notes

Coconut bacon can be stored in an airtight container in cool, dark place for up to 1 month.

You can put coconut bacon on soups, stews, sandwiches, wraps, baked potatoes, salads…my gosh, the list goes on. Right now, as you can see, one of my favorite uses for coconut bacon is to add a little salty, smoky, sweet flavor to avocado toast or avocado lettuce wraps. It’s divine, and the addition of freshly sliced tomato, if you have it, is even better.

Easy, delicious vegan coconut "bacon" | The Full Helping Easy, delicious vegan coconut "bacon" | The Full Helping

Hope you give this flavorful recipe a try. And I wish you a happy start to the week.

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Comments

  1. jill says

    October 14, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    This sounds yummy, I think I’d add a few drops of liquid smoke too.

    Reply
  2. Brittany says

    October 14, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    Oh man, I made coconut bacon recently and was obsessed. It’s so good and quite addictive. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Tami says

    October 14, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    Liquid smoke is probably worse for you than bacon.

    Reply
  4. Victoria says

    October 14, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    You can get those coconut flakes at the Tenleytown/Friendship Heights Whole Foods. And at the Yes! Organic Market in Cleveland Park. Love them!

    Reply
  5. Elisabeth says

    October 14, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    This, along with some chopped dried figs, would make a hearty and delicious topping for oatmeal. I’ve always shied away from making coconut bacon because most recipes require hacking into a fresh coconut, which I can never find at the grocery store. Thanks for providing this easier option!

    Reply
  6. janae @ bring joy says

    October 14, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    Umm, there’s a comment up there about liquid smoke being worse than bacon? Not so sure about that. From what I know, I could be wrong, but liquid smoke has nothing to do with animal products & is a good way to add flavor to barbecue-style foods & when I’ve used it I use 1/8th of a tsp. for a whole pot of beans. Do you know much about this, Gena?

    Also, love this concept! I remember when I first went vegan & Coleen Patrick-Goudreau saying in one of her podcasts that we don’t crave meat itself, but what meat is, which is texture & flavor. If you can replicate that in the plant world, well then, perfect replacement (& nobody had to die in the process!).

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    • Les says

      October 14, 2013 at 9:42 pm

      Yeah exactly – you use like two drops at a time. I believe it is processed in such a way that it doesn’t contain any carcinogenic properties of actual char/smoke. I made coconut bacon a few months ago and the recipe was the same as here except plus liquid smoke and paprika. Realllly good. Oh also I was going to say… that if you can only find a twelve-pack of coconut flakes you could always blend them up in a high-speed blender for coconut butter… every bit as good as store brands for 1/3 the price. 😀

      Reply
  7. Lauren says

    October 14, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    Yum! I’ve been wanting to try!!

    Reply
  8. Suzanne @ hello, veggy! says

    October 14, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    The best sandwich I’ve ever had was smoked coconut BLT at Tori’s Bakeshop in Toronto. They even make their own bread; heaven!

    Reply
    • Gena says

      October 16, 2013 at 8:28 am

      That does sound like heaven!

      Reply
  9. Les says

    October 14, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    Ok, my problem with these is that I make a batch to use as salad toppers but the whole batch of them becomes my dinner instead. I’m probably going to make them again anyway though because I saw this post… lol. Ah I can see the bag of coconut flakes in the pantry right now. Yep, there they are.

    Reply
  10. Jenni says

    October 14, 2013 at 10:24 pm

    How is it possible I’ve never heard of this before? It looks amazing! I’m getting closer and closer to investing in a dehydrator. We’ve been learning about raw foods in my health coaching program (lots of David Wolfe lectures) and now I’m inspired to get creative with raw dishes!

    Reply
  11. Liz S. says

    October 15, 2013 at 1:19 am

    I’ve only ever had tempeh bacon… this coconut bacon sounds WAY more appealing and better to make (and eat)!

    Reply
  12. Mizpah @ The Raw Food Solution says

    October 15, 2013 at 1:20 am

    Yum 🙂 That’s my idea of a simple yet satisfying raw vegan lunch.

    I’ve also tried that brand before and it is my favorite of the dried coconut available.

    I am surprised you didn’t use liquid smoke or smoked salt. But I also like the idea of your “cleaner” version.

    Reply
    • Gena says

      October 16, 2013 at 8:27 am

      It was mostly laziness and lack of prepared-ness — no liquid smoke at home! But it was totally delicious, as is.

      Reply
  13. JennF says

    October 15, 2013 at 8:39 am

    Looks amazing, can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  14. McKel Hill, MS, RD, LDN | Nutrition Stripped says

    October 15, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    I’ve heard of this and can’t believe I haven’t tried it yet. I love this concept though, compassionate and delicious 😉

    Reply
    • Gena says

      October 16, 2013 at 8:26 am

      Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  15. Kait says

    October 16, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    I’ve also found “coconut chips” (flakes) at the big Hispanic market up in Mount Pleasant (I’m totally blanking on the name but its right next to where they have the Saturday Farmer’s Market).

    Reply
  16. Ttrockwood says

    October 18, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    Costco in california actually sells organic coconut flakes this size. But i’m in nyc- i found some at fairway for a decent price (organic, less than whole foods)

    I’ve made coconut bacon a few times now, but always with the liquid smoke-i seem to put it on anything and everything! I added some to my dried fruit/nuts/crackers snack mix and it was a revelation…..

    Reply
    • Gena says

      October 19, 2013 at 6:40 am

      Yum! Good to know.

      Reply
  17. kimmythevegan says

    October 20, 2013 at 10:15 am

    Oh man that looks SO GOOD! I have been enjoying coconut bacon at restaurants lately, but haven’t tried making it myself yet. This recipe looks super simple and sounds tasty =)

    Reply
  18. Really Raw says

    November 13, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    That coconut, maple and tamari is NOT raw. Maybe you should just call it “partially cooked”? Sounds good though!

    Reply
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    December 16, 2013 at 6:28 pm

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    Reply
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    December 21, 2013 at 2:14 pm

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  21. Andrea says

    January 6, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    That’s spelled Fahrenheit. (-:

    Reply
  22. Vegan Coyote says

    January 9, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    Toast 2 slices of a good whole grain bread like Killer Dave’s, then generously coat one slice with natural, unsalted peanut butter. I prefer crunchy but smooth is okay too. Top with a nice layer of coconut bacon and a layer of fresh basil leaves. Top that with a generous squeeze of Siracha sauce an the other slice of bread. Siracha-mayo works well too. Just blend your Siracha with your favorite vegan mayo to your desired taste. I make mine about 50/50. This is delicious
    Yes, I too add liquid smoke. I’m going to try the paprika.

    Reply
  23. Jenn says

    January 14, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    I’ve made this 2x in a little over a week…really tasty and a new household favorite, even for my non-veg husband 🙂

    Reply
    • Gena says

      January 17, 2014 at 7:43 am

      Jenn, I’m so happy that your family loves the coconut bacon.

      Reply
  24. Douglas says

    March 2, 2014 at 1:09 am

    Black strap molasses can be used in lieu of liquid smoke.

    Reply
  25. Phyllis says

    January 9, 2015 at 9:27 am

    I am going to make this today. Wondered if anyone can tell me the difference in taste between using maple syrup and molasses. Most of the recipes I’ve seen have all the same ingredients but some use the syrup and others use the molasses.

    Reply

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