Name: Homemade Spiced Coconut Chips
Cook time: 5 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: Makes about 4 cups
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon liquid sweetener, such as coconut nectar, pure maple syrup, honey, or agave syrup (nectar); 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil, melted; 4 cups coconut flakes (about 6 ounces); 1/2 teaspoon (or more) kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon (or more) ground spices, such as cinnamon, curry powder, or chili powder or 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast

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Customize this addictive crunchy snack to your heart’s content with your favorite sweetener and ground spices.

Recipe information

Total Time
20 minutes
Yield
Makes about 4 cups

Ingredients

1 tablespoon liquid sweetener, such as coconut nectar, pure maple syrup, honey, or agave syrup (nectar)

1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil, melted

4 cups coconut flakes (about 6 ounces)

1/2 teaspoon (or more) kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon (or more) ground spices, such as cinnamon, curry powder, or chili powder or 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk sweetener, oil, and 1 Tbsp. hot water in a small bowl. Pour over coconut flakes in a large bowl and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and spices or nutritional yeast and toss again. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
Step 2
Spread in an even layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake coconut, tossing every 4 minutes, until golden brown and crisp, about 12 minutes. Let cool completely.
Do Ahead
Step 3
Coconut chips can be made 5 days ahead; store in an airtight container at room temperature.

TagsSnack Bar Coconut Fruit Cinnamon Herbs & Spices Snack Vegetarian Vegan Gluten Free Meal Prep 5 Ingredients or Fewer Make Ahead Baking Epicurious

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