Black Pepper Free Cassava & Coconut Panko-Style Breadcrumbs

Most store-bought breadcrumbs sneak in black pepper somewhere — often buried in the seasoning blend or listed vaguely as "spices" — which makes coating and crisping foods a real challenge when you need to avoid it entirely. These homemade crumbs solve that problem beautifully, giving you full control over every ingredient that goes in. Shredded coconut, cassava flour, and tapioca starch come together with a drizzle of melted coconut oil to create a golden, airy crunch that rivals anything from a canister. The toasted coconut brings a subtle nuttiness without any sweetness, while the cassava flour keeps the texture light and genuinely panko-like. Optional garlic powder and dried oregano let you dial up the savory flavor depending on what you're coating. A single baking sheet and about ten minutes in the oven is all it takes, and the crumbs crisp up even more as they cool. Keep a jar on hand and you'll have a reliable, pepper-free coating ready for chicken, fish, vegetables, or anything else that deserves a satisfying crunch.

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