Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are a healthy, kid-friendly twist on a classic favorite that delivers big flavor while providing important nutrition. Cauliflower is a nutrient-dense vegetable packed with fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants that support digestion and immunity. Roasting the florets in the oven keeps the dish lower in fat while creating a crunchy texture that kids love. Made with wholesome ingredients, the blue cheese dressing balances flavor with nutritious ingredients while keeping excess fats in check. As a snack these are easy to hold, fun to eat and encourage children to try and enjoy vegetables while fueling their bodies with wholesome ingredients.
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 cup flour (can substitute with almond flour for gluten free)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 large egg
Sauce:
1/2 cup Buffalo sauce
1/4 cup olive oil or butter
Healthy Blue Cheese Dressing
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 Tablespoons water
Directions:
For Cauliflower: Preheat oven to 450F. Wash the cauliflower head well and cut into florets, place to one side. In a large bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper and stir well.
In another bowl, break the egg and whisk it well. Add the cauliflower florets into the bowl with the egg and then stir to fully coat the cauliflower. Add the egg coated cauliflower to the other bowl with the almond flour mixture.
Cover the bowl and shake until the cauliflower is fully coated. Spread the cauliflower on a greased baking sheet and roast in the oven for 30 minutes. You could take out and turn all the bites over halfway if you wish to get an even color. When golden crisp, transfer the cauliflower to a bowl.
Stir together the Buffalo sauce and olive oil and then heat in a microwave until hot. A good cup size of sauce and 2 Tablespoons olive oil would be good if you like it sticky.
Pour the hot sauce over the cauliflower bites and gently stir to cover completely.
For Dressing: In a small food processor or blender, combine all ingredients until smooth.
Serve cauliflower with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing if desired.
