Low Fat Vegan Dino Nuggets
Transform your mealtime into a playful and nutritious experience with these Low Fat Vegan Dino Nuggets! Perfect for kids and adults alike, these adorable dinosaur-shaped nuggets are packed with wholesome ingredients like chickpeas, oats, and grated carrots, delivering a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Enhanced with savory nutritional yeast, garlic, and smoked paprika, they boast irresistibly bold flavors while keeping things low-fat and healthy. Coated in gluten-free panko breadcrumbs for a satisfyingly crispy texture, these nuggets are baked—not fried—for a guilt-free treat. Ready in just 40 minutes, they're easy to make and ideal for dipping into your favorite sauces. Whether you're looking for a kid-approved dinner or a fun party snack, these vegan dino nuggets will bring smiles to the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 0.5 cup carrot (grated)
- 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
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened plant-based milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)
- as needed olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, oats, grated carrot, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and plant-based milk.
Pulse the mixture until it forms a slightly chunky but moldable dough. Scrape down the sides of the processor as needed.
Transfer the dough to a clean surface and flatten it with your hands or a rolling pin to about 1/4 inch thick.
Use dinosaur-shaped cookie cutters to cut out nuggets, and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheet. Re-roll the dough scraps and repeat until all of the dough is used.
Place the panko breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Lightly coat each nugget in the breadcrumbs, pressing them gently to adhere.
Arrange the nuggets back on the baking sheet and lightly spray them with olive oil spray to help them crisp up.
Bake the nuggets in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Let the nuggets cool slightly before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1145 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.0 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2289 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 204.6 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.7 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 40.2 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 296 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 1472 mg | 31% | |
*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.
