• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Free Instant Pot Recipe Guide! download now!

FREE 5 Instant Pot Meals in 5 Minutes E Course!


Thank you for subscribing!


Formerly Your Homebased Mom

  • About
  • Latest
  • Contact
NEW! Watch on youtube!

Your Homebased Mom

Leigh Anne Wilkes

  • Recipes
    • Course
      • Appetizers
      • Beverages
      • Bread
      • Breakfast and Brunch
      • Dessert
        • Bars and Brownies
        • Cake
        • Candy and Treats
        • Cookies
        • Ice Cream
        • Pie
      • Main Dishes
      • Salads
      • Sandwiches and Burgers
      • Sauces and Dressings
      • Side Dishes
      • Soup
    • Cooking Method
      • Crock Pot
      • Grilling
      • Instant Pot
      • One Pan
      • Oven
      • Quick and Easy
      • Recipes for Two
    • Ingredients
      • Beef
      • Eggs
      • Pasta
      • Pork
      • Poultry
        • Chicken
        • Turkey
      • Seafood
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten Free
    • Cuisine
      • American
      • Asian
      • European
      • Indian
      • Italian
      • Mediterranean
      • Mexican
    • Holiday
      • New Year’s Eve
      • Valentine’s Day
      • St. Patrick’s Day
      • Easter
      • 4th of July
      • Halloween
      • Thanksgiving
      • Christmas
  • Travel
    • Europe
    • United States
      • New York City
      • Portland
    • What To Wear
  • Life
    • Home
    • Party Ideas
    • Empty Nesters
    • Church
      • Activity Day
      • Relief Society
    • Organizational Tips
    • Recommended Reads
  • New? Start Here
  • Subscribe for weekly recipes

    FREE 5 Instant Pot Meals in 5 Minutes E Course!


    Thank you for subscribing!


Recipe Finder

  • Course
    • Appetizers
    • Beverages
    • Bread
    • Breakfast and Brunch
    • Dessert
    • Main Dishes
    • Salads
    • Sandwiches and Burgers
    • Sauces and Dressings
    • Side Dishes
    • Soup
  • Cooking Method
    • Oven
    • Crock Pot
    • Grilling
    • Instant Pot
    • One Pan
    • Quick and Easy
  • Ingredients
    • Beef
    • Eggs
    • Pasta
    • Pork
    • Poultry
    • Seafood
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten Free
  • Cuisine
    • American
    • Asian
    • European
    • Indian
    • Italian
    • Mediterranean
    • Mexican
  • Holiday
    • New Year’s Eve
    • Valentine’s Day
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Easter
    • 4th of July
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
Home / Latest Posts / Recipes / How to Toast Coconut

How to Toast Coconut

Jump to Recipe Print Share
Share on:
By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 3/06/19Updated: 1/20/23

This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure policy here.

A bowl full of toasted coconut

Have you ever wondered how to toast coconut?  Here are three simple ways to toast coconut perfectly every time.

This toasted coconut is delicious as a garnish on Coconut Cream Pie, in Homemade Granola or on a Smoothie Bowl.

bowl of toasted coconut

Toasted Coconut is the perfect way to add texture, flavor and color to many different treats.  It’s a perfect way to garnish cakes, cupcakes, cookies and even muffins.  I love the nutty flavor it gives the coconut and the crisp texture.

cup of flaked coconut

How to Toast Coconut on the Stove Top

For all three methods, I prefer using sweetened coconut but you can also use unsweetened coconut. It can be found in the baking aisle of the grocery store or in the bulk bins.

  • With the stove top method, you have a little more control over your toasted coconut but you do need to watch it closely.
  • Use a cast iron pan or a regular frying pan to toast coconut on the stove top. 
  • Add a single layer of coconut to the pan, about a cup or so, depending on the size of your cast iron pan. 
toasted coconut
  • Over medium to medium low heat, use a wooden spoon to stir the coconut as it cooks.  I keep a constant eye on it so it doesn’t burn.  With a cast iron pan, the coconut will continue to cook after you remove it from the heat so if you don’t want it to get any more brown, remove it from the pan and allow it to cool on a plate or baking sheet.

How to Toast Coconut in Oven

  • Spread your coconut into a thin layer on a baking sheet.  One of the benefits of using the oven is you can do a larger batch at one time since your baking sheet is bigger than a cast iron pan. 
how to toast coconut in oven
  • Place baking sheet in a 325 degrees F oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until golden grown. 
  • Stir several times during baking process.  Sweetened coconut will take less time than unsweetened coconut and the sugar makes the process faster. Again, keep a close eye on it.

How to Toast Coconut in Microwave

  • Place your coconut in a thin layer on a microwave safe plate.  I usually can only do about a 1/2 cup at a time in the microwave, it will depend on the size of your microwave.
  • Microwave on high in 30 second intervals.  Stir after each 30 seconds.  Continue until it turns golden brown.
how to toast coconut in microwave

As you can see all three methods will give you the same results so choose your preference.

How to Store Toasted Coconut

You can store toasted coconut in an airtight container for four to five days.  You can also place it in an airtight container and freeze it. It will last for several months that way. Freezing the coconut will make it a little chewier which isn’t necessarily a bad thing!  Allow it to come to room temperature before using it again.  You can also put it on a baking sheet and put it in the oven at 300 degrees F for a few minutes to crisp it up again.

how to store toasted coconut

For all of my other favorite kitchen products and tools visit my Amazon Store. 

Did you know I wrote a cookbook?  Check out the Holiday Slow Cooker Cookbook for 100 delicious recipes.

Toasted Coconut Recipe

5 from 1 vote
A bowl full of toasted coconut

How to Toast Coconut

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Sharing three simple ways to toast coconut.  You can do it in the oven, the stove top or in the microwave!
serves: 1 cup
Prep:2 minutes
Cook:10 minutes
Total:12 minutes
Rate Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut sweetened

Instructions

Stove Top Method

  • Place a thin layer of coconut into a cast iron pan over medium to medium low heat. Stir continually until golden brown, 5-10 minutes.  Remove from cast iron pan to a plate or baking sheet to cool.

Microwave Method

  • Place a thin layer of coconut on a microwave safe plate or dish and microwave on high in 30 seconds increments.  Stir after each 30 seconds. Continue until golden brown.

Oven Method

  • Place a thin layer of coconut on a baking sheet and bake in a 325 degrees F. oven for 5-10 minutes, stirring several times.  Bake until golden brown.

Recommended Products

Cast Iron Skillet
Baking Sheet (9 x 7)
Measuring Cups

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 283kcal (14%) Carbohydrates: 12g (4%) Protein: 2g (4%) Fat: 26g (40%) Saturated Fat: 23g (144%) Sodium: 16mg (1%) Potassium: 284mg (8%) Fiber: 7g (29%) Sugar: 4g (4%) Vitamin C: 2.6mg (3%) Calcium: 11mg (1%) Iron: 1.9mg (11%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
A bowl full of toasted coconut
Did you make this?I love seeing what you made. Be sure to share a picture and tag @yourhomebasedmom on social media!
Tag on Insta! Leave a Rating
Previous Post
Graham Cracker Crust
Next Post
Jam Bars

Reader Interactions

Leave a Review Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Made this? Rate this recipe:




Primary Sidebar

Seasonal Posts

two strawberry tarts on a cooling rack

Strawberry Tart

Pink Popcorn

heart shaped pavlova with fruit on it

Heart Shaped Pavlova

spoonful of chocolate lava cake

Chocolate Lava Cake for Two {or more}

Most Popular Posts

baked riblets

Easy Oven Baked Riblets

Lemon Oatmeal Cookies

Lemon Oatmeal Cookies

Crock Pot 5 ingredient Pork Roast sliced

Crock Pot Pork Roast

texas sheet cake for two in a baking pan

Chocolate Sheet Cake for Two {Texas Sheet Cake}

Opens in a new window Opens an external site Opens an external site in a new window

Trending Now

overhead shot of cinnamon rolls

One Hour Cinnamon Rolls

plate of smashed potatoes and a fork

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

overhead shot of bowl of almond chicken

Almond Chicken

baked riblets

Easy Oven Baked Riblets

No knead bread in a pan

Instant Pot Bread

Tomato tart pieces

Easy Tomato Tart

spoon full of mac and cheese

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

Almond Torte

  • Crock Pot
  • Instant Pot
  • Chicken
  • Breakfast
  • Appetizers
  • Bread
  • Salad
  • Dessert

Order my Cookbook, Holiday Slow Cooker!

Buy Now!
Back to Top
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure
  • Contact
© 2013–2023 Leigh Anne Wilkes Site Credits Designed by Melissa Rose Design Developed by Once Coupled