Coconut Vegan Bacon (Paleo, Whole30)

You are going to love this coconut vegan bacon! Not only is is so easy to make but it is an awesome savory alternative to bacon that you can enjoy anytime! This coconut vegan bacon is also paleo and can be Whole30 approved as well!

I was vegetarian for almost 10 years! I started out more of a carb-atarian, where I would pretty much only eat my weight in pasta, pizza and cereal! Eventually, I started incorporating vegetables into my diet as well! I slowly started learning about the importance of protein and started eating the “meat replacements” including a fake meat bacon that I enjoyed so much.

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As I continued my journey learning about food and eating less processed foods, I cut out those fake meat replacements and started to find ways to make my own version of the flavors I missed! I grew to love my black bean burgers and quinoa meatballs, but couldn’t quite figure out how to get that flavor of bacon that I missed so much! So I stalked the internet and found out that people were making temph bacon and it looked so promising. But I hated it and it hated me back (upset stomach) so I used the same seasonings and started making this instead!

To be honest, I’ve had this recipe to share for years, but couldn’t get the pictures the way I wanted them so the recipe sat in my draft folder forever! I finally was able to figure out the pictures and can’t wait for you to make this super simple coconut bacon recipe!

You will notice I don’t use any of liquid smoke either because it’s not my favorite but I do love smoked sea salt! If you like liquid smoke and don’t want to go out and buy smoked sea salt, you can use 1 1/2 tsp. of liquid smoke in place of the smoked sea salt!

This recipe uses both the large coconut flakes as well as the finely shredded coconut flakes. Be sure you only but unsweetened coconut flakes for this! You can but both at Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods or get them on Amazon or Vitacost. I always have a few bags in the pantry so I can make bacon anytime! And after you try this recipe, you will too!

I have put this bacon on literally everything because it is such a great topping. If you have the chance I highly recommend trying it on breakfast hash, veggie burgers or even pizza.

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Coconut Vegan Bacon

This coconut vegan bacon is an awesome crispy substitute for bacon that is so easy to make! Vegan, paleo and whole30 approved! 

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 10 people

Calories 178 kcal

Author Sam

Ingredients

• 2 tbs coconut aminos
• 1 tbs maple syrup omit for Whole30
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked sea salt
• 1 cup finely shred coconut flakes
• 2 cups large coconut flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F

2. In a large bowl combine the coconut aminos, maple syrup, garlic powder, cumin and smoked sea salt. Stir well. 

3. Add the large coconut flakes and finely shredded coconut flakes and stir until fully coated.

4. Add to the oven and bake for 18 minutes. Remove and stir. 

5. Put the coconut bacon back in the oven for 7 minutes. 

6. Allow to cool completely and enjoy. 

Nutrition Facts

Coconut Vegan Bacon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 178 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 16g 25%

Saturated Fat 14g 70%

Sodium 194mg 8%

Potassium 146mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 8g 3%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Sugars 3g

Protein 1g 2%

Vitamin C 0.5%

Calcium 0.9%

Iron 5.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

What about you?

• What is the first thing you would eat this bacon with?
• Were you ever a vegetarian or vegan?