Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add avocado oil, tamari, smoked paprika, maple syrup, salt & black pepper to a mixing bowl. Whisk until combined. Add coconut and toss until coconut is evenly coated in the marinade. Spread on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer to promote maximum crispiness. Bake for 6 minutes. Transfer coconut bacon to a cooling rack to crisp.

Add watermelon, almonds, sunflower seeds, mint and optional ingredients, if using, to a mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice. Toss to combine. Finish with a very tiny little bit of sea salt and the crisped coconut bacon. Serve and enjoy!!