Coconut Bacon

By andreajayros

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups flaked coconut
• 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
• 1 tablespoon Braggs liquid aminos or soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Combine liquid smoke, braggs, maple syrup, and water in a large mixing bowl. Pour in flaked coconut, using a wooden spoon to gently toss the coconut in the liquid mixture. If adding smoked paprika, add and toss to coat evenly. Once the coconut is evenly coated, pour it onto a non-stick baking sheet and slide it the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, using a spatula to flip the ‘bacon’ about every 5 minutes so it cooks evenly. This stuff WILL burn if you’re not keeping an eye on it and regularly flipping it, so please do. Coconut bacon can be stored in a sealed bag or container for up to a month, refrigerator optional.