Keto Vegan Dino Nuggets
Meet your new favorite guilt-free snack: Keto Vegan Dino Nuggets! These adorable, kid-approved nuggets are a plant-based twist on a nostalgic classic, crafted with wholesome ingredients like cauliflower, almond flour, and a flaxseed "egg" for a gluten-free and low-carb option. Bursting with savory flavors from nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, these nuggets are baked to golden perfection for a crispy yet tender bite. Shaped like dinosaurs for added fun, they’re perfect for picky eaters while fitting seamlessly into keto or vegan lifestyles. Serve them with a side of sugar-free ketchup or creamy vegan ranch, and enjoy a snack that's as healthy as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Cauliflower florets
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
- 6 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0 as needed Coconut oil spray
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray the parchment paper with coconut oil spray.
Step 2
Steam the cauliflower florets for 5-7 minutes, or until tender. Transfer to a food processor and pulse until the cauliflower resembles a rice-like texture.
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground flaxseed and water. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes to form a flax egg.
Step 4
In a large bowl, mix the riced cauliflower, almond flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the flax egg until a dough forms.
Step 5
Transfer the dough to a flat surface lined with parchment paper. Press it out evenly to about 1/2-inch thickness.
Step 6
Use dino-shaped cookie cutters to cut out nugget shapes. Place the nuggets onto the prepared baking sheet. Gather any remaining dough scraps, re-form, and cut out more shapes until all the dough is used.
Step 7
Lightly spray the nuggets with coconut oil spray for a crispier texture.
Step 8
Bake the nuggets in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip them carefully and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
Step 9
Serve warm with your favorite keto-friendly dipping sauce, such as sugar-free ketchup or a vegan ranch dressing.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (540.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 774.6 |
| Total Fat 55.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1297.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 49.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.7g | |
| Protein 36.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 336.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1353.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories