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Coconut, shredded or flakes

 
Coconut, shredded or flakes
shredded coconut
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Other Names:dried coconut, desiccated coconut

What is Coconut, shredded or flakes?

Coconut, shredded or flakes are made of coconut meat which has been shredded or flaked then dried (desiccated). This form of coconut is most commonly used for cakes and cookies or can be reconstituted and used in curry recipes. *Nutrition information shown on this page is for unsweetened coconut.

Substitute For Coconut Shredded or Flakes

If you don't  have shredded or flaked coconut you can substitute one of the following alternatives:

  • For flavor only, not texture, you can use 1 teaspoon of coconut extract per cup of coconut called for in your recipe.
  • OR - You can use sweetened or unsweetened coconut interchangeably but you may need to adjust the sugar in the recipe.
  • OR - Use freshly grated coconut which is is delightful!.  You can grate it by hand using a coconut scraper/grater
  • OR - Replace the coconut with chopped or grated Brazil nuts
  • OR - Use 1 cup chopped Macadamia nuts in place of the coconut which will add a nice crunch.

Equivalents

4 ounces shredded, flaked coconut = 1 1/3 cups
3 1/2 oz can = 1 1/4 cups
7oz pkg = 2 1/2 cups
1 tbsp. dried coconut = 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh

metric conversions →

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Nutrition Information For Coconut, shredded or flakes

Serving Size
1 oz
 
Calories
187
Calories from Fat
162
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g
30%
Saturated Fat 16g
20%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 10mg
0%
Potassium
154g
0%
Total Carbohydrate 7g
0%
Dietary Fiber 5g
20%
Sugars 2g
Protein 2g
0%
 
Vitamin A  0% • Vitamin C  0%
Calcium  0% • Iron  0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Coconut, shredded or flakes Recipes

  • Gourmet Blueberry Vanilla Granola
    This homemade granola uses oats, wheat germ, coconut, pecans, brown sugar, maple syrup, blueberry syrup, vanilla, cranberries, dates and raisins.
  • Coconut Pecan Meringue Cookies
    It only takes 2 egg whites and a few other ingredients to whip together these Coconut Pecan Meringue Cookies and they bake in just 8-10 minutes. Although I believe they store well they they never last long enough in our house to know! They do freeze well.
  • Coconut Date Cookies
    These buttery Coconut Date Cookies are made with shredded coconut, butter, dates and walnuts. The dough is chilled then sliced and baked for about 12 minutes. What's even better is they are less than 60 calories each!
  • Chilled Coconut Soup
    Jane Milton's Recipe includes, milk, coconut milk, shredded dry coconut, white pepper and cilantro.
  • Coconut Flan
    This simple Coconut Flan recipe is flavored with shredded coconut then topped with toasted shredded coconut.The recipe uses 3 whole eggs plus 3 yolks. This flan will feed 8 hungry people.

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