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Vegan Coconut Bacon Bits

These crispy vegan bacon bits take just 5 ingredients and under 10 minutes to make. They're sweet, smokey, and salty!
Prep Time3 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time8 mins
Course: Side
Cuisine: vegan
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 93kcal
Author: Cassidy Reeser, RDN, LDN

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut flakes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, maple syrup, reduced sodium soy sauce, and smoked paprika. Stir to combine.
  • Add the coconut flakes to the marinade. Stir to evenly coat.
  • Heat a medium pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the coconut flakes and marinade. Cook until the coconut flakes are crispy and golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent burning. 
  • Store refrigerated in an air-tight container for 3-5 days. 

Notes

Add 1 teaspoon of hot sauce or ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper to the marinade for a spicy kick.

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.4mg