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    Vegan Coconut Bacon Recipe

    Last modified: October 4, 2022. Originally posted: December 31, 2020 By Sophia DeSantis

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    This vegan coconut bacon recipe is not only so easy to make, but it can be used in so many ways! Only 8 ingredients and 10 minutes to done!

    Two halves of a coconut bacon BLT with peaches, stacked on top of each other
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    This is a cookbook review written by me on behalf of Jackie Sobon, for which I received a free copy of the book. All the opinions and text are my own.

    I love it when flavors you would never expect come together into something amazing. This sandwich was a home run way to use the coconut bacon!

    Ingredients

    This coconut bacon is super simply to make with only 8 ingredients!

    • coconut flakes
    • maple syrup
    • liquid smoke
    • salt
    • onion powder
    • garlic powder
    • smoked paprika
    • black pepper

    How to Make Coconut Bacon

    This bacon is so easy and I love how different this sandwich is. I mean, I can only eat PB&J for so long people. This fancy feeling treat is just what I need!

    1. Mix coconut bacon ingredients in a bowl. Wooden spoon mixing coconut flakes and seasonings in a glass bowl
    2. Spread on parchment and bake. This takes a total of 10 minutes. Wooden spoon stirring coconut bacon pieces on baking sheet
    3. Use it any way you want, like this unique and delicious BLT! Top view of an open faced sandwich with lettuce, tomatoes, peaches and coconut bacon

    This amazing recipe comes from a book from a fabulous friend, Jackie Sobon of Vegan Yack Attack. Her newest masterpiece, Vegan Yack Attack On The Go, is her second book and just as incredible as the first.

    Jackie is super talented, with a taste for putting together ingredients like you've never seen. Smoky bacon like flavor with sweet peaches, is the ultimate combo you never knew you needed

    Cookbook cover with jars of food, burritos and snacks

    Serving suggestions

    If you love coconut bacon on this sandwich, you'll also love incorporating it in these recipes:

    • Vegetable Pasta Salad
    • Healthy Vegan Baked Beans
    • BLTA the Vegan Way
    • Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad
    • Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes

    Tips and tricks

    • You can sub the vegan mayo on the sandwich for another sauce. I tried this using a little of my citrus cream sauce instead and it was incredible!
    • If you're not using right away, store in a tightly sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
    • You can also freeze it for up to 3 months!
    • Let refrigerated or frozen coconut bacon reach room temperature before you use it.
    • I've found that unsweetened coconut flakes create the best texture for this vegan bacon recipe, as opposed to shredded or fresh coconut.
    • Make sure you bake until the coconut bacon begins to turn amber brown, that way you know it will have the perfect crunch!

    Common Questions

    What is the best vegan bacon?

    They're all so good! But in my opinion homemade coconut bacon like this recipe, or mushroom bacon are my favorite go tos.

    What is vegetarian bacon made out of?

    There are many varieties of vegetarian bacon, this version uses coconut. You can also make a bacon alternative with mushrooms, tempeh, or tofu.

    What does fake bacon taste like?

    It tastes salty and smoky, the perfect elements from traditional bacon!

    How do vegans replace bacon?

    With any smoky and salty alternative made from coconut, mushrooms, tempeh, or tofu.

    More Sandwich Recipes

    Whether it's a picnic lunch or a busy weeknight, sandwiches are always a crowd pleaser! These easy to make plant based recipes are great to have on hand:

    • Falafel Sandwich
    • Vegan Meatball Sub
    • Mashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich
    • Apple, Arugula, and Smoky Tempeh Sandwich
    • Healthy Vegan Gyros
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    Two halves of a coconut bacon BLT with peaches, stacked on top of each other

    Vegan Coconut Bacon Recipe

    Sophia DeSantis
    This vegan coconut bacon recipe is not only so easy to make, but it can be used in so many ways! Only 8 ingredients and 10 minutes to done!
    4.74 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course 30 Minutes or Less, Lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 360 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    Coconut Bacon:

    • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
    • 4 teaspoons maple syrup
    • 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
    • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

    For the sandwich:

    • 8 slices sourdough bread , or use gluten free if necessary
    • 5 tablespoons vegan mayo , soy free if necessary
    • 8 leaves green leaf lettuce
    • 8 slices large tomato
    • 1 cup sliced peaches
    • ¾ cup Coconut Bacon (see recipe above)
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    Make coconut bacon:

    • Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C, or gas mark 4), and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a mixing bowl, place the coconut flakes, maple syrup, liquid smoke, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Toss the mixture until everything is evenly coated
    • Spread it out in a single layer over the parchment paper.
    • Bake for 5 minutes, stir the bacon around, and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the coconut bacon is amber brown. If not using right away, store in a tightly sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Let it reach room temperature once you take it out to use it.

    To make the sandwich:

    • Lay out the 8 pieces of bread, and spread roughly 2 teaspoons (9 g) of vegan mayo on one side of each slice. 
    • Layer 2 leaves of lettuce, 2 slices of tomato, ¼ cup (40 g) peach slices, 3 tablespoons (4 g) Coconut Bacon, and a pinch of black pepper on 4 of the slices. 
    • Then top with the remaining slices of bread.
    • Serve, or wrap up for your lunch box!

    Notes

    • You can sub the vegan mayo for another sauce (I tried this using a little of my citrus cream sauce instead and it was incredible)
    Vegan Yack Attack On The Go! © 2018 Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc. Text © 2018 Jackie Sobon. First Published in 2018 by Fair Winds Press, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 265-D, Beverly, MA 01915, USA. 
    • Under 10 ingredients • 30 minutes or less • portable • make ahead • one pan • Gluten-free option • Soy-free option • nut free • oil free

    Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 14gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 781mgPotassium: 273mgFiber: 7gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 2785IUVitamin C: 12.6mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.5mg

    Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.

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    1. Paulieboi

      August 24, 2021 at 6:26 am

      Defense 5 stars

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    2. Paulieboi

      August 24, 2021 at 6:24 am

      The “bacon bits” satisfied my cravings and are delicious! The problem is they only last about three days, not three weeks, because they’re so delicious! 😉

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      • veggiesdontbite

        August 24, 2021 at 9:41 pm

        Haha!! That is a great problem to have! I am so happy you like them!

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