How to color coconut
Colored coconut flakes are a fun and easy way to dress up cakes, cupcakes, cookies and more. These vibrant shredded coconut pieces in any hue allow me to add a decorative flair and personal touch to all our favorite baked goods.
Equipment
- Ziploc bag
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 2 to 3 drops of gel food color or choice
Instructions
- Transfer shredded coconut into a ziplock bag
- Add 2-3 drops of food color and seal the bag.
- Massage the bag to evenly distribute the color.
- Add more coloring a few drops at a time until desired shade is reached. Add a little less of color than the shade you are aiming because the color deepens as time goes on.
- Spread colored coconut on a baking sheet to dry completely.
Notes
- It’s easier and less messy to mix the shredded coconut in a ziplock bag than in a bowl.
- Start with just a little dye, as it's easy to add more but hard to remove excess color.
- When coloring the coconut, less is more because the color deepens with time.
Nutrition
Calories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 29mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.2mg
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