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    Vegan Coconut Bacon Recipe (oil free)

    Published: Jan 19, 2022 · Modified: Jan 19, 2022 by Jasmin Hackmann · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

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    Coconut bacon, salty and with all the smoky taste you know from the real thing. This coconut bacon is super quick to prepare and only needs 3 ingredients and approx. 10-15 minutes until you have created a crispy vegan bacon alternative that doesn’t let you miss the animal counterpart.

    You can eat the plant-based bacon over salads, or on sandwiches and breads.

    Here you have a sugar-free vegan bacon recipe that is oil-free, optionally gluten-free and optionally soy-free.

    A Jar with coconut bacon is laying on parchment paper with the opening in front. Seeing all the coconut bacon in the jar and some on the paper.

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    • What is coconut bacon?
    • Ingredients List
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Instructions
    • Recommended Equipment
    • Vegan Serving Options
    • Storage
    • Tips
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    We conjure up a smoky flavor bacon alternative from coconut chips, which is very crispy and also makes a hearty snack. with a great umami flavor.

    Best Vegan bacon recipe, who says that we, vegans, or those who eat plant-based foods have to live without a smoky taste. It's a great alternative to use for your meatless Monday and you will not miss the real bacon. This will satisfy your bacon cravings.

    You do not need any vegan butter, oil like canola oil, grapeseed oil to get them cripsy. Just with whole foods.

    I know there are tons of coconut bacon recipes on the internet. My recipe works completely without sweeteners like maple syrup. I think coconut is naturally slightly sweet and doesn't need extra sweetness to conjure up a great vegan bacon breakfast.

    Instead we focus on just 3 ingredients and voila you have created a smoky, salty bacon in whole food plant based.

    Even if you don't think it tastes 100% like pork bacon, the smoky taste will convince you.

    We always have some coconut bacon in the fridge, so we can have a quick salad topping or my children have a snack. They absolutely love coconut bacon.

    There are plenty of bacon alternatives made with like coconut bacon, vital wheat gluten (seitan) bacon, carrot bacon, rice paper bacon recipe. Keep reading to get my favorite vegan bacon recipe: Coconut Bacon.

    What is coconut bacon?

    Are you wondering what coconut bacon is? It's a popular vegan version of the classic smoked bacon. These vegan bacon bits can be used on veggie burger, scrambled egg. The crispy texture adds a nice crunch.

    Thanks to the soy sauce and the liquid smoke, you won't taste any coconut and the coconut chips are baked crispy in the oven, so it's definitely worth trying this variant.

    Ingredient shot for the coconut bacon with soy sauce, coconut flakes and liquid smoke

    Ingredients List

    Let's take a look at the three ingredients that go into this great vegan bacon. The exact quantities can be found below in the recipe card.

    Unsweetened Coconut Flakes or Chips

    Soy Sauce

    Liquid Smoke

    Substitutions

    Even if there are only 3 ingredients, we can also make substitutions here.

    Soy Sauce

    Thanks to the soy sauce, we get the salty taste in this vegan bacon recipe. But you can also use tamari (gluten-free) and coconut aminos (soy-free and gluten-free).

    Liquid Smoke

    I know you won't find liquid smoke in every supermarket. I use this liquid smoke.

    If you don't want to buy liquid smoke, you can use smoked paprika powder. The taste of the smoke is then not as intense as with the liquid smoke.

    Variations

    Let's take a look at how we can adapt coconut bacon to different diets. The recipe is already oil-free and sugar-free.

    Gluten free

    This vegan bacon is super easy to make gluten free. Simply replace the regular soy sauce with tamari or bragg's liquid aminos.

    Soy free

    Since soy sauce is used in the original recipe, it is not soy-free. However, we can make a quick adjustment by using coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. This is how you have a soy-free coconut bacon recipe. You may need a little more coconut aminos because it's not quite as salty as soy sauce.

    Nut free

    I know some count coconuts as nuts and some don't. If you count coconut as a nut, we can't call this bacon alternative nut-free. You can also try tempeh or mushroom bacon here.

    If you don't count coconuts as a nut, then this is a nut-free recipe.

    Coconut on some parchment paper

    Instructions

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Now take a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper. We will not use a frying pan with oil instead we bake it without adding any oil.

    Put the coconut chips, soy sauce, liquid smoke in a large bowl and stir until the coconut flakes are all coated with sauce.

    Spread the coconut flakes evenly on the baking sheet. Now bake the coconut bacon for about 10 minutes. After about 4 minutes, look how it looks and turn it over.

    After 10 minutes, keep an eye on the color of the coconut bacon. The coconut bacon takes between 10-15 minutes, but it also burns very quickly.

    Let them cool completely. The end result, you have got your own vegan bacon. Smaller Pieces make great bacon bites.

    Prepare in advance

    As already mentioned, we usually have coconut bacon in the fridge. You can prepare and store this very well in larger quantities. Just put it in an airtight container.

    Recommended Equipment

    Let's see what you can use in this coconut bacon.

    Bowl

    Baking Mat

    Parchment Paper

    Coconut on some parchment paper

    Vegan Serving Options

    You can really use coconut bacon in so many ways. I would like to show you a few examples here where the smoky and salty flavour is an amazing addition.

    Sandwiches And Wraps

    Soup Topping: Cauliflower Soup, Beetroot Soup, Pea Soup, Lentil Soup, Potato Soup

    Scrambled Tofu

    Salad Topping: Cobb Salad, Kale Salad, Caesar Salad

    Carbonara

    Storage

    You can store the coconut bacon at room temperature for about 2 months. To do this, put in a closed container.

    How to refrigerate it?

    The coconut bacon keeps in the fridge in a sealed container for approx. 3 months.

    How to freeze it?

    To keep it crispy, just store it in the freezer and just take it out just before serving. It is important that you keep the bacon in a sealed container.

    How to get it crispy?

    If the coconut bacon is not crispy enough for you, simply reheat it briefly in the oven. Be careful not to burn it.

    Tips

    It is significant that you use coconut chips or coconut flakes and not grated coconut to get larger pieces of coconut bacon. You can also use rasps if you want to sprinkle it over food for decoration.

    Make sure you are using unsweetened coconut. Here in the US, a lot of them are sweetened and with sulfur added. Look at the list of ingredients, I'll take the ones that only have coconut on it.

    It is essential that you really observe it after about 10 minutes. Coconut burns very quickly, and we don't want that.

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    Vegan Coconut Bacon Recipe (oil free)

    Vegan Coconut Bacon Recipe (oil free)

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup (90 g) large, unsweetened coconut flakes (not regular shredded coconut!)
    • 1 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 1 ½ teaspoons liquid smoke (any flavor, choose your favorite)

    Instructions

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Now take a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper.

    Put the coconut chips, soy sauce, liquid smoke in a bowl and stir until the coconut flakes are all coated with sauce.

    Spread the coconut flakes evenly on the baking sheet. Now bake the coconut bacon for about 10 minutes. After about 4 minutes, look how it looks and turn it over. After 10 minutes, keep an eye on the color of the coconut bacon.

    The coconut bacon takes between 10-15 minutes, but it also burns very quickly.

    Let them cool completely, they will now be crispy.

    Notes

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