This vegan coconut bacon recipe is not only so easy to make, but it can be used in so many ways! Only 8 ingredients and 10 minutes to done!
This is a cookbook review written by me on behalf of Jackie Sobon, for which I received a free copy of the book. All the opinions and text are my own.
I love it when flavors you would never expect come together into something amazing. This sandwich was a home run way to use the coconut bacon!
Ingredients
This coconut bacon is super simply to make with only 8 ingredients!
- coconut flakes
- maple syrup
- liquid smoke
- salt
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- smoked paprika
- black pepper
How to Make Coconut Bacon
This bacon is so easy and I love how different this sandwich is. I mean, I can only eat PB&J for so long people. This fancy feeling treat is just what I need!
- Mix coconut bacon ingredients in a bowl.
- Spread on parchment and bake. This takes a total of 10 minutes.
- Use it any way you want, like this unique and delicious BLT!
This amazing recipe comes from a book from a fabulous friend, Jackie Sobon of Vegan Yack Attack. Her newest masterpiece, Vegan Yack Attack On The Go, is her second book and just as incredible as the first.
Jackie is super talented, with a taste for putting together ingredients like you've never seen. Smoky bacon like flavor with sweet peaches, is the ultimate combo you never knew you needed
Serving suggestions
If you love coconut bacon on this sandwich, you'll also love incorporating it in these recipes:
- Vegetable Pasta Salad
- Healthy Vegan Baked Beans
- BLTA the Vegan Way
- Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad
- Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes
Tips and tricks
- You can sub the vegan mayo on the sandwich for another sauce. I tried this using a little of my citrus cream sauce instead and it was incredible!
- If you're not using right away, store in a tightly sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
- You can also freeze it for up to 3 months!
- Let refrigerated or frozen coconut bacon reach room temperature before you use it.
- I've found that unsweetened coconut flakes create the best texture for this vegan bacon recipe, as opposed to shredded or fresh coconut.
- Make sure you bake until the coconut bacon begins to turn amber brown, that way you know it will have the perfect crunch!
Common Questions
They're all so good! But in my opinion homemade coconut bacon like this recipe, or mushroom bacon are my favorite go tos.
There are many varieties of vegetarian bacon, this version uses coconut. You can also make a bacon alternative with mushrooms, tempeh, or tofu.
It tastes salty and smoky, the perfect elements from traditional bacon!
With any smoky and salty alternative made from coconut, mushrooms, tempeh, or tofu.
More Sandwich Recipes
Whether it's a picnic lunch or a busy weeknight, sandwiches are always a crowd pleaser! These easy to make plant based recipes are great to have on hand:
- Falafel Sandwich
- Vegan Meatball Sub
- Mashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich
- Apple, Arugula, and Smoky Tempeh Sandwich
- Healthy Vegan Gyros
Vegan Coconut Bacon Recipe
Ingredients
Coconut Bacon:
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 4 teaspoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the sandwich:
- 8 slices sourdough bread , or use gluten free if necessary
- 5 tablespoons vegan mayo , soy free if necessary
- 8 leaves green leaf lettuce
- 8 slices large tomato
- 1 cup sliced peaches
- ¾ cup Coconut Bacon (see recipe above)
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Make coconut bacon:
- Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C, or gas mark 4), and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, place the coconut flakes, maple syrup, liquid smoke, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Toss the mixture until everything is evenly coated
- Spread it out in a single layer over the parchment paper.
- Bake for 5 minutes, stir the bacon around, and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the coconut bacon is amber brown. If not using right away, store in a tightly sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Let it reach room temperature once you take it out to use it.
To make the sandwich:
- Lay out the 8 pieces of bread, and spread roughly 2 teaspoons (9 g) of vegan mayo on one side of each slice.
- Layer 2 leaves of lettuce, 2 slices of tomato, ¼ cup (40 g) peach slices, 3 tablespoons (4 g) Coconut Bacon, and a pinch of black pepper on 4 of the slices.
- Then top with the remaining slices of bread.
- Serve, or wrap up for your lunch box!
Notes
- You can sub the vegan mayo for another sauce (I tried this using a little of my citrus cream sauce instead and it was incredible)
Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.
Nutrition
Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.
Dee Tracy
We've been eating plant based for about 18 months and my husband has gone from being diabetic to pre-diabetic! It sounds like this cookbook has some intriguing recipes in it. If they're anything like your acorn squash mac and cheese, I'm sure we'll love them!
veggiesdontbite
Wow! That's amazing!! Food really does heal more than we know.
yael
Almost anything with Zaatar and spcicy curries made creamy by adding a spoon of tahini.
veggiesdontbite
Sounds like a good one!
Deanne O'Donnell
odd combos, hmmmm?, I think my favorite is hot peppers with sweet ingredients, i.e. chocolate.
veggiesdontbite
Oh that's another great one! I love spicy chocolate!
Chana
Can I say YUM?!?!
veggiesdontbite
You absolutely can! It really is!
Barb
Bacon alternative = dream come true. Looks delicious!
veggiesdontbite
Haha! It has a wonderful flavor!!
Johanna M Woodbury
Jackie is great!
veggiesdontbite
I agree!!
Emilie
Been meaning to try coconut bacon - I think this recipe is the clincher to make it happen!
veggiesdontbite
Oh definitely do! You'll love it!
Emilie
Eating this sandwich right now - amazing! The coconut bacon & peaches are sooo good - and I think the bacon would make a nice salad topper, too.
veggiesdontbite
Yay!! So happy you like it!
Trish
This is so interesting I’m going to try it this week! Most mornings I have tahini on a bagel smeared with promite, an alternative to vegemite. Flavors are amazing but grosses my family out at the thought of it. They’ve yet to try it lol.
veggiesdontbite
Hahaha! I guess don't knock it until you've tried it.
Deborah W.
I can't think of any strange combinations that I eat now. I used to like potato chips and ketsup if that counts. This recipe sounds awesome and I can't wait to try it!
veggiesdontbite
Ooh! I love potato chips and ketchup!
France Casault
I love coconut!
veggiesdontbite
The coconut bacon doesn't have too much of a coconut flavor but you definitely get the hint of it.
Kimberly Kelly
Will the coconut bacon taste like a maple flavor? If so, since my family doesn't like a sweet bacon, can I substitute anything else to make it taste like a salty bacon?
veggiesdontbite
Hi Kim! Her coconut bacon recipe does have maple syrup so you will get some maple flavor. I suggest cutting down the maple. You can maybe try adding some soy sauce?
JoAnn M Lakes
I can't think of any strange combos at the moment. Everything I eat seems to go together perfectly even if someone else might find it off. The one combo I could never understand though was ketchup on mac and cheese. I don't care if it's done vegan or not,I don't get it!
veggiesdontbite
Ha! I think it's an east coast and Europe thing. Our good friends put ketchup on spaghetti all the time and we were like "BARF!"
Ann W
This looks so good. I love the sweet salty solution of coconut bacon
veggiesdontbite
It's such a perfect combo!
Chloe
Looks delicious!
veggiesdontbite
It really is!
Sarah
Coconut Bacon! Crazy 🙂
veggiesdontbite
Haha!