Vegan Crispy Broccoli Cheese Bites

Ingredients

For the Bites:

• 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed and finely chopped

• 1 cup vegan shredded cheese (cheddar-style or mozzarella-style)

• ½ cup mashed potato or vegan cream cheese (for binding)

• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional for cheesy flavour boost)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• Salt & pepper to taste

For Breading:

• ½ cup all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free)

• ¾ cup plant-based milk (unsweetened)

• 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular, gluten-free if needed)

For Frying:

• Neutral oil (e.g., sunflower, canola, avocado) for shallow or deep frying