Did ya know that it’s possible to create beautifully colorful sprinkles with 100 percent natural ingredients? My daughter, Chloe, loves using sprinkles to decorate homemade treats, which has been a point of contention for us because I know how toxic and harmful the ingredients in store-bought sprinkles are.
Now, using these Rainbow Coconut Sprinkles, Chloe is able to sprinkle her little heart out, and I rest easy knowing she’s not taking in any harmful dyes or artificial ingredients.
I like to make a big batch of these sprinkles to store in the freezer in a zip-top bag. That way, whenever there’s an opportunity to add a sprinkle of color to something, it’s as easy as reaching into the freezer.
These Rainbow Coconut Sprinkles can be made in either a dehydrator or the oven. I wrote the recipe for a dehydrator, simply because I have a large one that holds eight large trays, so it’s convenient for me to use this rather than tying up my oven. But don’t go out and purchase a dehydrator if you don’t already have one. Simply put your oven on the very lowest setting and decrease the dehydration time. Watch the coconut sprinkles closely to ensure that they don’t become toasted— the golden tinting from toasting diminishes the bright colors that make these sprinkles fun.
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1½ teaspoons powdered stevia
2 teaspoons beet juice
2 teaspoons carrot juice
⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons spinach juice
4 teaspoons red cabbage juice
¼ teaspoon baking soda
In 6 small bowls combine the following color combinations below.
Line 2 or 3 dehydrator trays with parchment paper and spread out the colored coconut, keeping the colors separate. Dehydrate at 95°F for about 6 hours, until fully dried. Store in a zip-top bag in the freezer.
2 tablespoons shredded coconut + 1/4 teaspoon powdered stevia + 2 teaspoons beet juice
2 tablespoons shredded coconut + 1/4 teaspoon powdered stevia + 2 teaspoons carrot juice
2 tablespoons shredded coconut + 1/4 teaspoon powdered stevia + 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons shredded coconut + 1/4 teaspoon powdered stevia + 2 teaspoons spinach juice
2 tablespoons shredded coconut + 1/4 teaspoon powdered stevia + 2 teaspoons red cabbage juice + 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons shredded coconut + 1/4 teaspoon powdered stevia + 2 teaspoons red cabbage juice
Calories: 13
Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Sodium: 16mg
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Sugar: 0g