Coconut, shredded or flakes

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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

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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

Sodium 10mg

Potassium

154g

Total Carbohydrate 7g

Dietary Fiber 5g

20%

Sugars 2g

Protein 2g

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!
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.
7Up Cake
This old-fashioned 7Up Cake uses a boxed cake mix, the 7UP beverage, instant pudding mix. The cooked frosting combines canned, crushed pineapple, sugar and eggs.

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