Sugar-Free Vegan Dino Nuggets

Introducing Sugar-Free Vegan Dino Nuggets, a playful and wholesome twist on a kid-friendly favorite! These plant-based nuggets are crafted from a nutrient-rich blend of chickpeas, firm tofu, and gluten-free oat flour, making them a protein-packed and allergy-friendly snack or meal option. Enhanced with savory garlic, onion, paprika, and nutritional yeast, these dino-shaped bites are bursting with flavor while being completely sugar-free and dairy-free. Coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs and baked to golden perfection, they’re a guilt-free indulgence that’s perfect for little ones and adults alike. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes and fun to shape with cookie cutters, these vegan nuggets are guaranteed to add a touch of excitement to any plate. Pair them with your favorite sugar-free dipping sauce for a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional nuggets!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups chickpeas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 7 ounces firm tofu (pressed to remove excess water)
• 0.5 cups oat flour (certified gluten-free if needed)
• 0.25 cups nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoons onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 cups unsweetened plant-based milk
• 1 cups panko breadcrumbs (certified gluten-free if needed)
• 1 tablespoons olive oil for brushing or spraying

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, pressed tofu, oat flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Pulse the mixture until it forms a smooth, moldable dough. If it's too dry, add a tablespoon of plant-based milk at a time until the consistency is correct.

Step 4

Transfer the dough to a clean surface, and roll it out into a 1/2-inch thick layer.

Step 5

Use dinosaur-shaped cookie cutters to cut the dough into fun dino shapes. Re-roll the scraps to cut more shapes.

Step 6

Pour the plant-based milk into a small bowl, and place the panko breadcrumbs in another shallow bowl.

Step 7

One at a time, dip each dino-shaped nugget into the plant-based milk, then coat it evenly in the panko breadcrumbs.

Step 8

Arrange the breaded nuggets on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they don’t overlap.

Step 9

Lightly brush or spray the tops of the nuggets with olive oil to help them crisp up.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping the nuggets halfway through baking, until golden brown and crispy.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve with your favorite sugar-free vegan dipping sauce!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(786.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1651.5

Total Fat 45.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2504.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 232.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.9g	0%
Total Sugars 21.9g
Protein 85.9g	0%

Vitamin D 25IU	0%
Calcium 1682.0mg	0%
Iron 20.6mg	0%
Potassium 2038.7mg	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: 24.3%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 55.3%