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How to Toast Coconut

Toasted coconut adds beautiful color and crunch to cakes, pies, and other desserts. Today I'm sharing my favorite toasting method that takes just 10 minutes! Recipe includes a how-to video.

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 451 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 2 cups shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened

Instructions

Oven Method
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  1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
  2. Spread coconut evenly over an ungreased cookie sheet. Transfer baking sheet to 350F (175C) preheated oven and cook for 5 minutes (Note: if you are using a very dark or black baking sheet, cook for only 4 minutes).
  3. Remove from oven and use a spatula to turn/stir the coconut, once again redistributing evenly over the baking sheet. Return to 350F (175C) oven and bake another 5 minutes (Note: if you are using a very dark or black baking sheet, check after 4 minutes).
  4. If coconut is not adequately browned, return to the oven in 2 minute increments, stirring in between, until coconut is toasted.
  5. Allow coconut to cool before using.
Stovetop Method
  1. Add coconut directly to a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. Cook, stirring frequently, until coconut is browned/toasted.
  3. Remove from heat and allow to cool before using.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for several weeks.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2cups Calories 451kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 28g (140%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 236mg (10%) Potassium 303mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 39g (78%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 451

% Daily Value*

Serving 2cups
Calories 451kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 28g 140%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 236mg 10%
Potassium 303mg 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 39g 78%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.