Sweetened Coconut Flakes Recipe

Transform ordinary unsweetened coconut into irresistible sweetened flakes! Perfect for baking, topping yogurt, or adding a tropical twist to your favorite desserts. This quick and easy recipe is inspired by a daughter's quest to create the perfect coconut cake for her father's birthday, using only organic ingredients. Get ready to elevate your baking game with this simple yet delicious homemade solution!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 1561.9 kcal
Protein 31g
Rating 1.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sweetened Coconut Flakes

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How to Make Sweetened Coconut Flakes

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Add 4 cups of unsweetened shredded coconut to the saucepan.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and stir continuously until all the water is absorbed by the coconut (about 5-7 minutes). The mixture will thicken.
  5. Remove from heat and spread the sweetened coconut flakes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Allow the coconut to cool and dry completely (about 3-5 minutes). For extra crispy flakes, you can spread it thinly and leave it to air dry for longer.
  7. Once completely cool and dry, break up any large clumps into smaller flakes. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

133g

Fat

648g

Carbs

23g