Low Carb Vegan Dino Nuggets

Meet your new favorite fun and healthy snack: Low Carb Vegan Dino Nuggets! These crispy, golden-baked nuggets combine firm tofu, nutritious cauliflower, and a savory almond flour breading for a gluten-free, plant-based twist on a childhood classic. Packed with flavor from nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder, these whimsical dino-shaped bites offer both nostalgia and nutrition in every crunchy bite. Even better, they’re high in protein, keto-friendly, and easy to make with just 20 minutes of prep time. Perfect as a kid-approved meal or a playful appetizer, serve these vegan nuggets with your favorite dairy-free dipping sauce for the ultimate guilt-free indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 89/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 14 ounces Firm tofu
• 2 cups Cauliflower florets
• 1 cup Almond flour
• 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
• 5 tablespoons Water
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0 Olive oil spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Steam the cauliflower florets for about 5-7 minutes, or until fork-tender. Allow them to cool slightly, then transfer to a food processor.

Step 3

Add the firm tofu (drained and patted dry) to the food processor along with the steamed cauliflower. Pulse until a smooth and uniform mixture forms.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed with water to make a flax egg. Let this mixture sit for about 5 minutes until it thickens.

Step 6

Combine the cauliflower-tofu mixture with the flax egg and half of the dry almond flour mixture. Mix until it forms a cohesive dough-like texture that holds together when pressed.

Step 7

Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/4-inch thickness.

Step 8

Use dinosaur-shaped cookie cutters (or any shape you prefer) to cut out your nuggets. Gather excess dough, roll it out again, and repeat the cutting process until all the dough is used.

Step 9

Coat each nugget in the remaining almond flour mixture, gently pressing to ensure an even layer.

Step 10

Place the coated nuggets onto the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray the tops with olive oil spray for a crispy finish.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the nuggets are golden brown and firm to the touch.

Step 12

Let the nuggets cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with your favorite vegan dipping sauce!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(820.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1087.7

Total Fat 73.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1340.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.2g	0%
Total Sugars 12.3g
Protein 79.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 919.4mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 1698.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.0%

Protein: 26.4%

Carbs: 18.6%