COCONUT BACON

SERVES 1 CUP (70G)

1 cup (60 g) unsweetened coconut flakes

4 tsp. (20 ml) maple syrup

2 tsp. (10 ml) liquid smoke

3/4 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. onion powder

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. smoked paprika

1/8 tsp. black pepper

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 561kcal
Fat: 44.2g (38g S.Fat)
Carbs: 36.4g
Protein: 4.5g
Sugar: 20.7g
Sodium: 1768mg

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 350oF (180oC, or gas mark 4), and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine the coconut flakes, maple syrup, liquid smoke, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss the mixture until everything is evenly coated, then spread it out on the parchment paper in a single layer.

Bake for 5 minutes, then stir and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the coconut bacon is amber brown. If you aren't going to use it right away, store it in a tightly sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Allow it to come to room temperature before using it.