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!
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!
- Mix coconut bacon ingredients in a bowl.
- Spread on parchment and bake. This takes a total of 10 minutes.
- Use it any way you want, like this unique and delicious BLT!
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
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
They’re all so good! But in my opinion homemade coconut bacon like this recipe, or mushroom bacon are my favorite go tos.
There are many varieties of vegetarian bacon, this version uses coconut. You can also make a bacon alternative with mushrooms, tempeh, or tofu.
It tastes salty and smoky, the perfect elements from traditional 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
Vegan Coconut Bacon Recipe
Ingredients
Coconut Bacon:
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 4 teaspoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 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)
- 1/8 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)
Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.
Nutrition
Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.
Cassie Autumn Tran says
Is it weird that I feel like snacking on that coconut bacon on its own or using it as a savory granola? Spicy chocolate though–I tried dark chocolate with ghost chile before, and while it was a shocker, I enjoyed it a ton! Great take on this coconut bacon BLT. It looks delightful!
veggiesdontbite says
Not weird at all!! I love spicy chocolate too.
Betty Bell says
I think maybe this is a strange combo but I love it! Every morning I eat a veggie breakfast Sandwich, which includes a thick layer of sweet potato humus and chopped up marinated artichokes, yum! ?
veggiesdontbite says
Sounds like a great way to start your day!
jacquie astemborski says
since you have me thinking about peaches i would say peaches and chocolate but i don’t really consider that a strange combination.
veggiesdontbite says
I love peaches, but not sure I love them with chocolate. Hmm, I’d have to try.
Lisa Pomeroy says
I guess one strange combo that pairs well is avocado-chocolate pudding
veggiesdontbite says
Yes! It really is delish!
Shannon says
What an interesting combo!
veggiesdontbite says
It is! And very good!
Sylvia says
Coconut and bacon do seem like an unusual combo that would work well together. I think coconut with anything pretty much tastes good…
Another kinda strange combo that my family loves is strawberry milkshakes with french fries. Not exactly healthy, but sure worth the calories.
veggiesdontbite says
I used to dip my fries in milkshakes all the time when I was a kid!! I was just telling my boys about that!
Michelle S says
My weirdest combination would have to be Que Pasa Sweet & Spicy Ranch chips or Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos on my veggie sub sandwiches…I know there’s weirder things I do, but I can’t think of them right now for the life of me!!
veggiesdontbite says
Oh I love chips in my sandwiches!!
Miri says
I love rosemary and chocolate together
veggiesdontbite says
Oh wow! I haven’t heard of this one. I must try!
Julie says
This looks so delish! Great combination. I love sweet & salty. I guess the strangest combo I can think of that I eat would be stone ground mustard with a sweet flavored balsamic. I eat it with steamed greens.
veggiesdontbite says
That sounds really good! I love sweet and salty as well, but can be picky with fruit in my savory food. This was so good!
Monica says
I can’t think of any odd combinations. I love fruit and I love veggies, but I am not fond of mixing them together for some reason. I make the vegan coconut bacon all the time and use on salad mostly. Will have to try it on the sandwich with the fruit! Thanks!
veggiesdontbite says
I am not usually a mix fruit with veggies person either, but man I loved this!
Mary Jean says
I really really want those Vanilla Chip Buckwheat Bars right after I have my coconut bacon sandwich!!
and I want that citrus cream sauce too
:>)
veggiesdontbite says
Don’t the bars look amazing?! The citrus cream sauce is linked in the post, give it a try!!
Hannah says
Wow! Does it taste at all like coconut?
Hannah says
Also, my brother used to eat broccoli with ketchup! That sounds strange to me.
veggiesdontbite says
OMG! NO! LOL!
veggiesdontbite says
There is definitely a small hint since you are using flaked coconut as the bacon but it is not a main flavor at all. It really is delicious!
Kristy says
Would not have thought to make that combo but I have been known to eat a BLT with a peach as a side.
veggiesdontbite says
You must try it! You’ll love it!
Natalia M says
I love to have warm lemon water with dark chocolate! Probably sounds strange to most people, but once I tried it I couldn’t go back.
veggiesdontbite says
I’m intrigued! I will have to try this for sure!
aronda says
my favorite is griddled tofu with home-made sauerkraut
veggiesdontbite says
Wow, never tried that one!