Quick and Easy Tropical Toasted Coconut Flakes

Learn how to make quick and easy tropical toasted coconut flakes on the stove top. I don’t know why, but when it comes to toasting coconut, if I try the oven method, it never has an even browning. I think it’s because it’s so quick to turn from brown to burnt in moments.

I tried the microwave method and it started smoking right away. Within seconds, it blackened. I tried a second time on half power and the same result. The parts that did brown didn’t taste as well as the oven or stovetop methods. Not worth the trial and error as coconut is pricey.

As a result, I just like the control of the stovetop better. It’s so simple, quick and easy to make tropical toasted coconut. You just wait until you see the first little flake beginning to brown on medium-low heat. Once this happens, stir the coconut around until your house smells lovely. Your coconut flakes will turn from white to golden amber.

Now that you have learned how to make toasted coconut, what will you make? Perhaps this fabulous coconut cake? Personally, I think it goes with just about everything. Especially granola.

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Toasted Coconut

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Cooked on the stove top, you have more control on how toasted you want the coconut.

Prepare: 5 minutes mins

Bake: 5 minutes mins

Total: 10 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• ½ cup (45g) desiccated coconut flakes

Instructions

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• Heat a large frying pan on medium low heat.
• Add coconut and allow to sit, watching for the edges to brown.
• Once it starts browning, stir the coconut frequently until you achieve the desired coloring and flavor.

Notes

Use any amount of coconut you desire.

If you are using sweetened coconut, it will brown very quickly and can burn easily so watch carefully.