Soy-Free Vegan Dino Nuggets
Get ready to delight your taste buds with Soy-Free Vegan Dino Nuggets – a fun, healthy twist on classic comfort food! Perfect for kids and adults alike, these adorable plant-based nuggets are packed with protein from chickpeas, sweetness from mashed sweet potatoes, and a hearty crunch from gluten-free breadcrumbs. With no soy or animal products, this recipe is ideal for those with dietary restrictions or looking for a wholesome, allergen-friendly meal. Featuring dino-shaped cookie cutters and a simple flax egg binding, these nuggets bake to crispy perfection without frying. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable with your favorite dipping sauce, they’re sure to become a family favorite. Make snack time more exciting with these wholesome, soy-free vegan nuggets!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Cooked chickpeas
- 0.5 cup Cooked sweet potato (mashed)
- 1 cup Gluten-free oats
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened plant-based milk
- 1 cup Gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
- 5 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed with 5 tablespoons of water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to form a flax egg.
In a food processor, combine the cooked chickpeas, mashed sweet potato, gluten-free oats, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Pulse until the mixture comes together but still has a bit of texture.
Transfer the mixture to a clean surface, and use your hands to knead it slightly into a soft dough.
Dust your countertop with a little gluten-free flour if needed, and roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use dino-shaped cookie cutters to cut out nugget shapes.
Dip each nugget into the flax egg mixture, then coat it in the gluten-free breadcrumbs. Press gently to ensure the breadcrumbs stick.
Place the coated dino nuggets onto the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray or brush the tops with additional olive oil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your soy-free vegan dino nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.7 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3063 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 350.3 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.4 g | 176% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.3 g | ||
| Protein | 64.8 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 518 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 18.9 mg | 105% | |
| Potassium | 2368 mg | 50% | |
*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.
