Vegan Cheesy Cauliflower Bites

ByHannah Peterson

Vegan Cheesy Cauliflower Bites — Crispy, Creamy & Irresistible! 🌱✨

Meet your new favorite snack: Vegan Cheesy Cauliflower Bites — crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and covered in a gooey, dairy-free “cheese” coating that’s pure comfort food heaven. 😍

They’re baked (or air-fried) to golden perfection and make the perfect appetizer, game-day treat, or quick snack when you’re craving something cheesy but still wholesome.

Even the non-vegans in your life will be fighting over the last bite — guaranteed! 💚

🌿 Ingredients

  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free)
  • ½ cup plant milk (unsweetened)
  • ½ cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for extra crispiness)

For the vegan cheese sauce:

  • 1 cup cashews, soaked for 1 hour (or use silken tofu for a nut-free version)
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • ½ cup plant milk
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • ½ tsp turmeric (for color)
  • Salt to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the cauliflower:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Make the batter:
Whisk together flour, plant milk, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3️⃣ Coat & bake:
Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, shake off excess, and place on the baking sheet. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil if desired. Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.

4️⃣ Blend the cheese sauce:
Combine all sauce ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Warm gently in a pan if you prefer a thicker consistency.

5️⃣ Toss & serve:
Drizzle the cheese sauce over your baked cauliflower bites or toss them together for maximum cheesy goodness! Garnish with chopped herbs or chives.

Serve hot with vegan ranch or garlic aioli for dipping. 🤤

💡 Tips

🔥 For an extra crispy finish, air-fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes.
🌶️ Add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy version.
🧄 Try roasting with minced garlic for a deeper flavor.

💚 These Vegan Cheesy Cauliflower Bites are warm, melty, and full of flavor — proof that comfort food can be 100% plant-based and 1000% delicious! 🌿✨

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