Homemade Spiced Coconut Chips

Crispy, sweet and savory coconut chips flavored with your choice of spices. These baked coconut flakes are transformed into a delicious snack with a perfect balance of sweetness from natural sweeteners and warmth from spices.

4 servings
17 min

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)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground spices
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Cooking Instructions

  1. 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.

    5 min

  2. 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.

    12 min

  3. 3.

    Coconut chips can be made 5 days ahead; store in an airtight container at room temperature.