Vegan Broccoli Cheese Bites
These vegan broccoli cheese bites are the perfect snack or appetizer! Packed with plant-based goodness, they’re crispy on the outside with a gooey, cheesy center. Simple to make, kid-friendly, and ideal for meal prepping or sharing.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups broccoli, steamed and chopped
- 1/2 cup vegan cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons water (for flax egg)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Additional breadcrumbs for coating
Instructions:
- Prepare Flax Egg: In a small bowl, mix flaxseed meal with water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine chopped broccoli, vegan cheddar cheese, nutritional yeast, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, and the prepared flax egg. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well until the mixture holds together.
- Shape Bites: Form the mixture into small bite-sized balls and set them aside.
- Coat the Bites: Roll each ball in additional breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
- Cook: You can either fry or bake the bites:
- To Fry: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry each broccoli cheese bite until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- To Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place the bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy.
Tips:
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like marinara or vegan ranch.
- These bites freeze well—perfect for reheating later!
These crispy, cheesy vegan broccoli bites are a hit at any gathering and satisfy that cheesy craving in the best way!
Here’s a rough estimate per serving (assuming the recipe makes 20 bites and 4 bites per serving):
Nutrition Facts (per serving of 4 bites):
- Calories: ~150
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 300mg
Key Ingredients Breakdown:
- Broccoli (2 cups): ~55 calories, 11g carbs, 5g protein, 0.5g fat
- Vegan Cheddar Cheese (1/2 cup): ~160 calories, 12g fat, 10g protein, 4g carbs
- Nutritional Yeast (1/4 cup): ~45 calories, 2g fat, 6g protein, 3g carbs
- Breadcrumbs (1/2 cup): ~200 calories, 40g carbs, 4g protein, 2g fat
- Flax Egg: ~35 calories, 3g fat, 2g carbs, 1.5g protein
This estimate provides a basic idea of the nutritional content, but for more accurate results, you might want to use specific product labels or an online calculator depending on the exact brands or adjustments you make.
