These vegan gluten-free coconut bacon is a perfect topper on salads, but also is great by itself with some tofu scramble or anywhere else you might need a bacon-y salty crunch!
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cups unsweetened large flaked coconut
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Preheat the oven to 325 degree Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, mix together everything except for the coconut.
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Gently fold in the coconut, making sure that every piece has been covered in marinade -- you shouldn't have too much (if any) marinade leftover.
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Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Place in the oven for 6 minutes, stir, and then cook for another approximately 6 minutes -- but watch them carefully to ensure they do not burn! Depending on your oven, you may need to bake the coconut bacon less or more than suggested.
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Let cool on the baking sheet and then store in an airtight container.
