A quick way to make toasted shredded coconut in the oven
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Quick Toasted Shredded Coconut

A quick way to make toasted shredded coconut in the oven. Perfect as a snack, topping for your cereal, ice cream, yogurt, cake decorating, etc.

When living in a non-tropical place, you have to find ways to enjoy your favorite treats, coconut treats. When buying coconut in the supermarket, there’s no guarantee that you will choose a good one. You will have to check the husk and the shell and shake the coconut to ensure that the water inside hasn’t dried up.

But how about skipping buying a whole coconut and purchasing unsweetened shredded coconut? This is one quick way to enjoy toasted shredded coconut. There are also other methods, such as pan-roasting the coconut and microwaving the shredded coconut.

Pan-roasting requires a lot of patience and attention. You have to monitor the pan and keep stirring the shredded coconut so it does not burn. A good nonstick pan is necessary. The microwave method is not ideal for me because of moisture. Your food loses moisture when microwaving food.

Toasted Shredded Coconut
Toasted Shredded Coconut

Ingredients and tools needed for the recipe

How to make Toasted Shredded Toasted Coconut

  • To toast coconut in the oven, first, preheat your oven to 350° (177°C).
  • Cut out the parchment paper to line the baking sheet pan.
  • Carefully spread the amount of coconut needed for your recipe into one even layer on the baking sheet.
  • Place the baking sheet on the middle rack in the oven and toast for 8-12 minutes or less, depending on the temperature of your oven. Stir the flakes at the halfway point and frequently stir to prevent burning.
  • Remove and let cool before storing in a mason jar.
Toasted Shredded Coconut
Quick Toasted Shredded Coconut 17

Notes and Tips

  • Toasting shredded coconut is much healthier than storebought. It contains no preservatives and is easy to make.
  • Best to use unsweetened shredded or coconut flakes to minimize your sugar intake.
  • Coconut toasts very quickly. Keep a close eye while in the oven.
  • Easy to store in a mason jar for later use.
  • It will last fresh about one month.
  • Place the jar or an airtight container in your pantry or cupboard. Do not leave the jar or container in a hot place or near the stove. It will be soggy.
  • Do not refrigerate or freeze – it will be soggy.
  • Best to use a rimmed baking sheet pan for toasting because stirring will be easy.
  • Spread the shredded coconut in an even layer in the baking sheet pan. Do not overcrowd the pan.
  • After removing the pan from the oven, cool completely.

Here is the recipe for Toasted Shredded Coconut.

A quick way to make toasted shredded coconut in the oven

Quick Toasted Shredded Coconut

A quick way to make toasted shredded coconut in the oven
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Course Appetizers and Snacks, Condiment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 -2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut or unsweetened coconut flakes

Instructions
 

  • To toast coconut in the oven, preheat your oven to 350° (177°C).
  • Cut out the parchment paper to line the baking sheet pan.
  • Carefully spread the amount of coconut needed for your recipe into one even layer on the baking sheet.
  • Place the baking sheet on the middle rack in the oven and toast for 8-12 minutes or less, depending on the temperature of your oven. Stir the flakes at the halfway point and frequently stir to prevent burning.
  • Remove and let cool before storing in a mason jar.

Notes

  • Toasting shredded coconut is much healthier than storebought. It contains no preservatives and is easy to make.
  • Best to use unsweetened shredded or coconut flakes to minimize your sugar intake.
  • Coconut toasts very quickly. Keep a close eye while in the oven.
  • Easy to store in a mason jar for later use.
  • It will last fresh about one month.
  • Place the jar or an airtight container in your pantry or cupboard. Do not leave the jar or container in a hot place or near the stove. It will be soggy.
  • Do not refrigerate or freeze – it will be soggy.
  • Best to use a rimmed baking sheet pan for toasting because stirring will be easy.
    Spread the shredded coconut in an even layer in the baking sheet pan. Do not overcrowd the pan.
  • After removing the pan from the oven, cool completely.

Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.

Keyword 15 minutes meal, coconut flakes, coconut recipe, coconut snack, shredded coconut
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