Vegan BBQ Cauliflower Bites
Look, if you still think cauliflower is bland, you clearly haven’t drenched it in barbecue sauce and baked it into golden perfection. These spicy, smoky, sticky bites are every snack queen’s dream—zero guilt, 100% flavor, and no animals were harmed in the making. You can serve them as a party appetizer, game day snack, or pretend they’re dinner (we won’t judge). Crunchy on the outside, tender inside, and dripping in sweet heat—basically, everything your toxic ex wasn’t. Grab a napkin, girl. This could get messy in the best way.
Vegan BBQ Cauliflower Bites
Crispy, smoky Vegan BBQ Cauliflower Bites baked to perfection with tangy sauce and attitude. Plant-based snacking never tasted this bold.
Ingredients
- 1 medium cauliflower head chopped into florets
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup plant milk unsweetened
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce use vegan-friendly
- Optional: chopped green onions or sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, milk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, coating it completely.
- Arrange battered florets on the sheet and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Remove from oven, toss in BBQ sauce, and return to bake another 10 minutes.
- Let cool slightly, then garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if you’re feeling extra.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 190
- Total Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 60%
- Vitamin K: 25%
- Folate: 15%
- Potassium: 10%
- Calcium: 6%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Add a splash of hot sauce to the BBQ for extra heat and drama.
- Want crunchier bites? Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
- Use almond or soy milk for a richer batter.
- Serve with vegan ranch or a creamy dip for the full snack fantasy.
- Make double. Trust me, these disappear fast.
