How to Toast Coconut
Toasting coconut lends a richer nuttier taste, crunchier texture, and a beautiful golden hue that makes your coconut desserts pop!
Servings: 4 (1 cup total)
Ingredients
- 1 cup Shredded , Shaved, or Flaked sweetened coconut
Instructions
- Using a small or large skillet (depending on how much you’re toasting), spread coconut out and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until flakes are mostly golden brown; about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a plate or bowl to cool.
Notes
• Coconut can burn very easily, so don’t rush it by turning up the heat and trying to go faster.
• Unsweetened coconut tends to brown slower, so it might take a little extra time.
• Toasted coconut can be stored in an air tight container up to a month (or longer in the freezer), but as time goes on, it will lose some of that sharp flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 353mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg