And for 2017, Whole Foods predicted it's going to be the ... For example, a tablespoon of unsweetened coconut flakes has only 3.5 grams of carbs, according the the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Often used in recipes for texture in addition to flavor, coconut flakes are also desiccated. When toasted, these large, thin, flat shards of dried coconut offer a crunch that smaller coconut ...