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 is for unsweetened coconut.

Substitute for Coconut, shredded or flakes

For flavor only use coconut extract. You can use sweetened or unsweetened coconut interchangeably but you may need to adjust the sugar in the recipe. Grate your own (freshly grated coconut is delightful!) OR used chopped Brazil nuts

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

Dried Fruits

Featured Recipes

Coconut Laddoo - An Indian confection made with sweetened condensed milk and shredded coconut. (Quick version).

Lamingtons - An Australian confection, squares of sponge cake are dipped in chocolate then rolled in shredded coconut.

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 Laddoo
Coconut Laddoo is an Indian confection made with sweetened condensed milk and desiccated, shredded coconut rolled in flaked coconut. There are many other versions as well. This requires little cooking.
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.