Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together the liquid smoke, maple syrup, soy sauce, water, and paprika.

Step 2

Pour mixture over coconut flakes and stir until every flake is coated.

Step 3

Preheat your oven to 325F and line a baking sheet with parchment.

Step 4

Pour coconut flakes onto baking sheet and spread out evenly with a large wooden spoon.

Step 5

Bake for 20 minutes, stopping to flip the coconut every 5 minutes (VERY important!). :)

Step 6

Remove from the oven and enjoy on salads, tofu scrambles, pasta dishes, etc.