Vegan Bacon Bits

A simple and tasty spin on bacon bits, vegan style! 

Ingredients:

• 4 cups coconut flakes/shavings
• 1 ½ tbsp Goodness Me! coconut oil, melted
• 3 tbsp tamari
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 ½ tbsp Goodness Me! maple syrup
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

 Method:

1. Preheat an oven to 325°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
3. Toss all the ingredients together, then spread evenly onto the parchment lined baking sheet.
4. Bake for 6 minutes, remove the coconut from the oven and gently stir.
5. Return the tray to the oven for another 6 minutes.
6. When done, the coconut will be lightly caramelized and all the liquid will have evaporated.
7. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container at room temperature.