We’re gettin’ nutty on Fooduzzi today, folks! Coconutty.

Dear readers, it’s true, I am a coconut lover through and through.

My addiction to coconut is fierce this time of year; I crave that tropical, rich flavor all.the.time.

While raw coconut is all fine and dandy, have you ever had the pleasure of sinking your teeth into some roasty toasty toasted coconut?! It’s takes the flavor of an already delicious thing to a WHOLE OTHER LEVEL. It. Is. Insane.

It’s very possible that I will ruin all un-toasted coconut dreams for you with this post. Frankly, #sorrynotsorry. Toasted coconut is ridiculously superior. It’s sweeter. It’s richer. It’s nuttier. It tastes more “coconutty.” It’s PERFECT. And guys, you’re gonna want it in, on, and around everything:

Oatmeal. Like this! Or this!
Ice cream. Like this!
Cookies. Like these!
Coconut butter. Like this!
Homemade candy. Like this!
Smoothies and smoothie bowls. Like this!
The recipe I’m sharing on Thursday! (you won’t want to miss it!)

Need I say more? Here’s how it’s done!:

How to Toast Coconut in 5 Minutes

1. Grab a bag of your favorite raw unsweetened coconut! I use big flakes of coconut because I go absolutely bonkers over the texture, but I’m guessing shredded would do just fine, too. Actually, shredded will probably take a shorter amount of time because it’s smaller. Toasted Coconut in less than 5 minutes?! Done deal.

2. Spread 1/4 cup of your coconut onto a small plate. Try to evenly distribute the coconut, but it’s OK if the coconut is overlapping. Mine looked like this!:

3. Place the plate in the microwave and microwave for 30 seconds. Yep. A microwave! There’s no need to flip on that oven today!
Once 30 seconds are up, carefully remove the plate, toss coconut with a spoon or your fingers, and place it back in the microwave for another 30 seconds. You should start to see the coconut take on some color after the first few spins in your science oven.

4. Repeat step 3 until your coconut is toasted! It’ll look golden brown. It’ll smell incredible. And it’ll be just about the best darn thing you’ll put in your mouth today.

4 steps. 5 minutes. A lifetime of coconut-filled happiness.

Toasted coconut has about a million different uses…aka. a million different reasons why you need it in your life! How will you use this tasty toasted treat?