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How To Toast Coconut
Toasting coconut really helps to bring out the nutty flavors of the coconut in the dish you are using it in. Making Toasted Coconut is actually a really simple process!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 Cup
Calories: 283 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat a saucepan over medium low heat
- Add your shredded coconut to the pan
- Stir frequently until coconut reaches your desired degree of toastiness
- Allow your coconut to cool completely before using
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Notes
- To Bake in the Oven:
- To Bake in the Oven:
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Spread your coconut evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 6-8 minutes, stirring your coconut halfway through so it cooks evenly.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Spread your coconut evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 6-8 minutes, stirring your coconut halfway through so it cooks evenly.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1oz
Calories
283
(14%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Sodium
16mg
(1%)
Potassium
284mg
(8%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin C
2.6mg
(3%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1oz | |
| Calories | 283 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.