What to do with leftover coconut flakes

Recipes using coconut flakes

• Low-sugar coconut granola 
• Banana, coconut and caramel pavlova
• Coconut and pineapple ice cream

How to use up leftover coconut flakes

• Coconut salsa
  Mix 1 deseeded, diced cucumber, 1 diced red onion, a large handful of fresh coriander, the juice of 1 lime, 2 deseeded, finely chopped red chillies, a handful of coconut flakes and a good glug of olive oil. Season, then use to fill tacos and serve with grilled fish.
• Quick piña colada mini pavlovas
  Whip 200ml double cream with 1 tbsp icing sugar and a slug of coconut liqueur until thick. Spoon onto mini meringue nests, then top with wafer-thin slices of pineapple and a good sprinkle of coconut flakes.