Coconut flakes can add a welcome texture, crunch, and flavor to a variety of your favorite foods. This simple ingredient is not only delicious, it also offers health benefits that fight inflammation and build healthy connective tissue. The minerals in coconut flakes include manganese, calcium, copper, and potassium. These tiny flakes also have trace amounts of B vitamins and folate.
One of the best ways to use unsweetened coconut flakes is to mix them in with panko breadcrumbs when you are making a batter for seafood or chicken. They toast up beautifully for a pan-fried coconut crusted fish, chicken, or shrimp. If you like starting your day with yogurt and fresh fruit, sprinkle a tablespoon of coconut flakes on top for added nutrients and flavor. When it comes to baking, the key ingredient to many natural desserts, with a healthy spin, is coconut flakes. It offers a satisfying texture and rich tropical sweetness. Coconut flakes can also be a stand-alone easy snack. When you pick up your bag of unsweetened coconut flakes at the store be sure the only ingredient is pure coconut. They can be kept fresh at room temperature, in an airtight container, for up to 6 months. Let this natural food add a twist to your next meal or snack.
