Homemade Toasted Coconut Chips
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Homemade Toasted Coconut Chips
Description
This recipe for Homemade Toasted Coconut Chips uses unsweetened coconut chips combined with a low-carb sweetener, a small amount of water when using coconut sugar, and pinch of salt. The ingredients are cooked together over very low heat on the stovetop, allowing the coconut chips to toast evenly without burning. The gentle toasting brings out a richer, slightly caramelized taste and crunchy texture. These chips can serve as a snack on their own or as a topping to add sweet and nutty crunch to desserts or salads. The recipe notes mention substitutes for the sweetener such as Lakanto or xylitol for low-carb diets, erythritol as an alternative requiring adjustment, and organic coconut sugar for auto-immune protocol compatibility. The recipe suits certain dietary plans and can be customized accordingly, with practical advice on sweetener choice and availability of coconut chips. Cooling the chips after cooking ensures they crisp up further before eating.
Ingredients
- 6 cups coconut chips
- 6 tablespoons low-carb sweetener or other sweetener--to taste. See Recipe Notes
- 2 tablespoons water (if using coconut sugar)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a large pan.
- Cook on the stovetop over very low heat until lightly toasted / browned.
- Cool before eating.
Notes
- If unsweetened coconut chips are unavailable, consider preparing your own using shredded coconut as a base.
- For a low-carb option, Lakanto sweetener or xylitol are recommended, with erythritol as an alternative though less sweet, so quantity adjustments may be necessary.
- For autoimmune protocol diets, organic coconut sugar is suitable, while the use of honey or maple syrup has not been tested.
- This recipe fits the Trim Healthy Mama "S" category when using specified sweeteners like xylitol or erythritol.
- Cooling the toasted coconut chips after cooking enhances their crispness before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 2g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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