Vegan Coconut Bacon Recipe (2024)

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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!

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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.Vegan Coconut Bacon Recipe (3)
  2. Spread on parchment and bake. This takes a total of 10 minutes.Vegan Coconut Bacon Recipe (4)
  3. Use it any way you want, like this unique and delicious BLT! Vegan Coconut Bacon Recipe (5)

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

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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 mycitrus cream sauceinstead 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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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 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course 30 Minutes or Less, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients

Coconut Bacon:

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)
  • teaspoon ground black pepper

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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 sauceinstead 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. Nancy

    Where can you buy coconut flakes like that

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    • Sophia DeSantis

      Hi Nancy! I have found them at the grocery store. Some stores have shreds and some have both flakes and shreds. I would ask your local store. A health food store should for sure have them. You can also try online at Amazon!

      Reply

  2. Paulieboi

    Defense 5 stars

    Reply

  3. Paulieboi

    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! 😉

    Reply

    • veggiesdontbite

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

      Reply

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FAQs

What is coconut bacon made of? ›

Add coconut flake, oil, tamari, paprika, maple syrup, liquid smoke, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss/stir to thoroughly coat. Bake at 325 for 6 minutes, then stir and flip pan around. Bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until coconut bacon is crispy and golden brown.

What does vegan bacon have in it? ›

Ingredients: -Smart Bacon – Water, Wheat Gluten, Soy Protein Isolate, Soybean Oil, Salt, Sugar, Natural Smoke Flavors, Spice Extractives, Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following: Soy Protein Concentrate, Carrageenan, Yeast Extract, Vegetable Oil, Natural Flavor, Red Rice Flour, Smoked Sugar, Oleoresin Paprika (Color).

What is a good vegan substitute for bacon? ›

There are several great vegan substitutes for bacon. Shiitake mushrooms, tofu pieces, tempeh, and coconut flakes all taste incredible as vegan bacon, but you won't get the look of bacon strips, more of bacon bits.

Is vegan bacon healthier than normal bacon? ›

Plant-based meats tend to be lower in saturated fat and calories compared to their traditional counterparts. They tend to be high in sodium, but are generally healthier than animal-derived meat when eaten in moderation, as part of a balanced diet.

How processed is vegan bacon? ›

Plant-based meats are ultra processed foods, and they also tend to be high in salt. They are, however, lower in saturated fat, and don't contain the same preservatives as pig bacon.

What are the ingredients in coconut meat? ›

Coconut meat is particularly high in calories, saturated fat, and fiber. It also contains a variety of minerals, including manganese, copper, selenium, phosphorus, potassium, and iron.

Does vegan bacon taste like real bacon? ›

And where can you find it? Here's everything you need to know about this surprisingly realistic-tasting vegan bacon. Hooray Foods' plant-based bacon has less sodium and fat than real bacon but tastes a whole lot like the real stuff.

Can you eat raw vegan bacon? ›

A lot of the vegan “meat” is soy or pea-based protein, and you don't want to eat that raw. You probably would not die, but could have several hours of gastric discomfort. Also, if you buy pre-prepped versions you should thoroughly heat them for food safety.

What are the ingredients in Morningstar Farms vegan bacon? ›

Ingredients: Water, soybean oil, modified corn starch, egg whites, soy flour, wheat gluten, hydrolyzed corn protein, contains 2% or less of vegetable glycerin, salt, soy protein isolate, sodium citrate, sodium phosphate, sugar, yeast, caramel color, natural and artificial flavors, monocalcium phosphate, sodium ...

What is the healthiest substitute for bacon? ›

Today we are talking about healthy swaps for bacon, so you can eat it every day!
  • Tempeh Bacon. Before you ride off bacon made from soy beans, hear us out. ...
  • Turkey Bacon. This is a slightly healthier option from your average pork bacon. ...
  • Uncured Bacon. If you're buying bacon, always buy it uncured. ...
  • Mushrooms. ...
  • Coconut.

What do vegans eat instead of scrambled eggs? ›

What are Vegan Eggs Made of? Vegan egg recipes vary. One of the most popular vegan egg substitute for scrambled eggs is made with tofu, flavored with a mix of seasonings. However, there is a way to make homemade vegan scrambled eggs without tofu, enter chickpea flour!

What do vegans use instead of eggs? ›

ProVeg presents a range of healthy vegan egg alternatives for cooking and baking.
  • Apple sauce. Using apple sauce is a fat-free way to replace eggs in baked goods. ...
  • Aquafaba. ...
  • Black salt (kala namak) ...
  • Egg substitute powders. ...
  • Flaxseed (aka linseed) ...
  • Ripe bananas. ...
  • Silken tofu & firm tofu. ...
  • Tapioca starch.

What is the healthiest bacon to eat? ›

Turkey bacon has fewer calories, with 30 calories per thin slice, compared to pork bacon, which has about 43 calories per slice. It's lower in fat, too, – 2.1 grams per slice, compared to pork bacon's 3.1 grams per slice.

How long does vegan bacon last? ›

Keep refrigerated below 5°C. Once opened consume within 48 hours. Suitable for freezing. Freeze no later than 2 days before use by date and use within 1 month.

What part of the coconut is the meat? ›

Coconut meat is the edible white flesh lining the inside of the coconut endocarp. It's also called the kernel or copra. Coconut meat can be used to create coconut oil, coconut cream, coconut milk, and dried coconut. Of course, you can eat it fresh, too.

What is the white meat of a coconut called? ›

Coconuts are surrounded by a fibrous kernel, inside which is a white meat called copra.

What part of the pig is bacon made of? ›

Bacon can come from a pig's belly, back or sides ⁠— essentially anywhere that has an exceptionally high fat content. In the United Kingdom, back bacon is most common, but Americans are more familiar with “streaky” bacon, also known as side bacon, which is cut from pork belly.

What is candied bacon made of? ›

What is Candied Bacon. Also known as Pig Candy, Candied Bacon is made by coating thick sliced of bacon in something sweet such as brown sugar, maple syrup, or caramel before baking until caramelized. It's fantastic crumbled on a salad or just served alongside a pint of your favorite beer.

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