Vegan Coconut Bacon Ⓥ

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups of large flake unsweetened coconut
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp tamari (if gluten free) or soy sauce
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp nutritional yeast
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 pinch of sea salt

METHOD:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Mix all of the ingredients together in a mixing bowl minus the coconut flakes.
• Once the marinade is done, add the coconut flakes and toss to coat well.
• Lay flakes flat on a pan on silicone baking mats or sprayed lightly with cooking spray.
• I like to bake it in 5-minute increments tossing the pan each time. It should not take more than 15 minutes. Keep an eye on it because it goes from Yay to Nay real fast!
• Top on salads, bowls, wraps, sandwiches, etc.