{"id":810,"date":"2021-12-24T05:26:52","date_gmt":"2021-12-24T05:26:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foodandmoodcreations.com\/?p=810"},"modified":"2023-08-03T22:56:21","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T22:56:21","slug":"how-to-make-toasted-coconut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foodandmoodcreations.com\/how-to-make-toasted-coconut\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make Toasted Coconut"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
It seems a bit strange to feature toasted coconut in a Christmas series. However, since I used it to decorate my gluten-free carrot cake, I thought I’d show you how to toast coconut since it is super easy to make. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While some folks prefer eating shredded coconut out of the bag, I only eat toasted coconut because it is just that good. It is the perfect snack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, adding toasted coconut to baked goods levels up the flavor. The idea behind toasting coconut is the same as toasting nuts. It intensifies their natural sweetness and creates texture in baked goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While you can certainly purchase toasted coconut, my philosophy in regards to food is why buy what you can make. In addition to this, store-bought coconut is filled with preservatives to ensure it maintains its freshness. Making your own toasted coconut gives you more control over what goes into your coconut. <\/p>\n\n\n\n