Active Time

　　5 minutes

　　Total Time

　　20 minutes

　　Customize this addictive crunchy snack to your heart’s content with your favorite sweetener and ground spices.

　　

Ingredients

Makes about 4 cups

　　1 tablespoon liquid sweetener, such as coconut nectar, pure maple syrup, honey, or agave syrup (nectar)

　　1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil, melted

　　4 cups coconut flakes (about 6 ounces)

　　1/2 teaspoon (or more) kosher salt

　　1/4 teaspoon (or more) ground spices, such as cinnamon, curry powder, or chili powder or 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk sweetener, oil, and 1 Tbsp. hot water in a small bowl. Pour over coconut flakes in a large bowl and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and spices or nutritional yeast and toss again. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.

　　

Step 2

Spread in an even layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake coconut, tossing every 4 minutes, until golden brown and crisp, about 12 minutes. Let cool completely.

　　

Do Ahead

Step 3

Coconut chips can be made 5 days ahead; store in an airtight container at room temperature.