🌱 Vegan Bacon Substitutes

4 proven alternatives for baking, cooking, and more

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1. Tempeh Bacon

medium

RATIO:

1 package tempeh = 8-10 strips

BEST FOR:

crispysavoryfermented

BAKING CONTEXT:

Can be baked for crispy strips.

💡 PRO TIPS:

Slice tempeh thin. Marinate in soy sauce/maple syrup. Bake or fry.

RECOMMENDED BRANDS:

Lightlife, Tempeh Bacon, Homemade Tempeh Bacon

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2. Coconut Bacon

easy

RATIO:

1 cup coconut flakes = 4 servings

BEST FOR:

crispysweet-savoryquick

BAKING CONTEXT:

Bake coconut flakes with seasonings.

💡 PRO TIPS:

Mix coconut flakes with oil, soy sauce, maple syrup. Bake until crispy.

RECOMMENDED BRANDS:

Phoney Baloney, Coconut Bacon, Store-Bought Coconut Bacon

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3. Rice Paper Bacon

medium

RATIO:

1 package rice paper = 20 strips

BEST FOR:

crispylighthomemade

BAKING CONTEXT:

Bake cut rice paper strips.

💡 PRO TIPS:

Cut rice paper into strips. Brush with oil and seasonings. Bake crispy.

RECOMMENDED BRANDS:

Rice Paper Wrappers, Spring Roll Wrappers, Homemade Rice Paper Bacon

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4. Shiitake Bacon

easy

RATIO:

1 lb fresh shiitakes = 4 servings

BEST FOR:

earthyumaminatural

BAKING CONTEXT:

Bake sliced mushrooms.

💡 PRO TIPS:

Slice mushrooms thin. Toss with oil and soy sauce. Bake until crispy.

RECOMMENDED BRANDS:

Fresh Shiitake Mushrooms, Dried Shiitake, Shiitake Bacon

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