Vegan Coconut Chip Bacon Recipe

Vegan coconut bacon in a small bowl on a marble surface.

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5 from 1 vote

Rich and smoky, quick and easy to make, oil-free, and ready in less than 30 minutes.

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Prep Time5

Cook Time12

Total Time17

Course: Snack, Topping

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 73.3kcal

Equipment

large bowl and spatula
measuring cups and spoons
baking sheet lined with parchment or silicone mat
oven or air fryer

Ingredients

3 cups coconut chips
3 tablespoons coconut aminos or reduced sodium tamari/soy sauce
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder

Instructions

Preheat the oven or air fryer to 350 degrees. For oven, line a large baking sheet (or two half-sheets) with parchment paper or a silicone mat
In a large bowl, mix the coconut aminos, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
Gently fold in the coconut chips until thoroughly combined, being careful to avoid breaking the chips.
Spread the coconut chips onto the prepared parchment in a thin single layer making sure to scrape every last bit of the goods out of the bowl.
Bake for 8 minutes in the oven, 4 minutes in the air fryer, then remove from oven and toss, bringing the middle pieces to the outer rim. Place back in the oven for 1-2 minutes, keeping watch to make sure they don't burn. Keep adding 2 minutes until they look like they will burn if you add 2 more. Bake time will likely total 12-14 minutes in the oven, 6-7 minutes in the air fryer.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with salt & pepper to taste (if using). Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Store in a glass jar or other sealed container for up to two weeks in a cool, dark place.

Notes

The key is to bake the coconut long enough without burning. You might feel compelled to take it out of the oven sooner, but if you check on it every 2 minutes after the first 8 minutes (as instructed) until it looks like it will burn if you add 2 more minutes, you will benefit from the nice, crispy texture and smoky flavor. It should be a dark golden color.

Makes about 3 cups.

Note that while there is no added oil, coconut is not a low-fat food.

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