• 0.5 cup TVP
• 2tbspLow sodium tamari sauce (or soy sauce)
• 1tbspWater
• 1tbspMaple syrup
• 2tspLiquid smoke
• 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder

Instructions

1. 1

   Place all ingredients, EXCEPT FOR TVP, in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Once the mixture starts to boil, remove from heat and add TVP.

3. 3

   Stir until all the liquid has been absorbed.

4. 4

   Pre-heat oven to 200 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread bacon bits out evenly on baking sheet and place in oven.

5. 5

   Cook for just 3 minutes then shake so the bacon bits will cook evenly. Repeat until the bacon bits are crispy, but be careful not to burn.