Learn to make toasted coconut with this easy tutorial. These coconut flakes are a delicious addition to your desserts or breakfast foods.
Toasted coconut is such a delicious treat, isn’t it? I love to make a batch of coconut granola where the coconut gets all golden brown and toasty. Or a nice warm coconut cookie – that’s a perfect dessert to enjoy with a cup of tea.
It’s really easy to make these yourself – you just need some unsweetened coconut and an oven!
If you love coconut, you may also want to try these nut free Lara bars, or these chocolate coconut candy bites.
Type of Coconut
I recommend large flake coconut for this recipe, not finely shredded. The larger coconut flakes have more of a crunch to them once they are roasted.
I use unsweetened coconut flakes, but if you have sweetened coconut, that could work. However, they will cook even more quickly due to the sugar. Stir often, and don’t walk away from the oven during baking.
Top Tip
Line the cookie sheet with parchment paper, and don’t walk away from the oven! These two things will keep the coconut from burning.
Step by Step Instructions
- Place unsweetened coconut flakes on a cookie sheet that’s been lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 325 degrees F for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden, stirring once to ensure even baking.
- Allow the toasted coconut to cool before using.
Storage
Store these coconut flakes in an airtight container such as a glass jar. It should stay fresh for about a month.
Serving Suggestions
There are many uses for toasted coconut! It’s wonderful in granola, energy bites, cookies, or sprinkled on top of ice cream. You can even make vegan coconut bacon, which is basically seasoned coconut that has been toasted.
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Recipe
Toasted Coconut Flakes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the coconut flakes evenly on the cookie sheet. Place in the oven.
- Bake at 325 degrees F for about 5-7 minutes, stirring to ensure even baking. Remove from the oven when the coconut is fragrant and lightly golden brown.
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This is great on top of oatmeal!