Guys!!! Ahhh these are so fun I just had to share. I grew up eating nuggets from McDonald’s which is now so nasty but that was such a fun memory of my childhood. So I thought it’s be an exciting challenge to recreate that “nugget” feel for Senna. Except healthy and no animals were harmed:) AND they are jam packed full of essential nutrients for growing little ones:) 3 that I want to touch on are quinoa, flax seed and chickpeas. Quinoa is AMAZING for vegan babies because it is a completely protein. It has twice as much fiber as most grains and it is full of iron and magnesium. It’s an alkalizing “grain-like seed” which makes it even better! Flax seed is another essential for vegan babies because it is high in omega-3s which is vital for brain devolopment! It’s helps boost the immune system and grow healthy skin and bones. And the last contender here is chickpeas! Another great vegan source of protein, fiber, B-6, iron and magnesium. The ground flax here is acting as the “breading” for the nuggets and it truly makes them! I hope you guys try these! They are also amazing for adults too;)

VEGAN GF QUINOA NUGGETS

1 can of chickpeas drained

1 tbs tahini

2 tbs canned pumpkin

2 cloves of garlic

1/4 or white onion

1 tsp smoked paprika

3/4 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar

1/2 tsp liquid smoke

1 cup cooked quinoa

3 tbs flour ( I used chickpea flour )

3 tbs ground flax seeds for rolling

Set oven to 350

Mix all ingredients in food processor except for quinoa and flour and flax. Blend until smooth. Add quinoa and flour and pulse until JUST incorporated. Can use spoon if needed. Roll into nugget shapes and coat with flax seed. I like to roll into little ball and that flatten with my fingers. Bake on a silicone baking mat or parchment paper for 30 min flipping half way through :)

HEALTHY KETCHUP

1 6oz can of tomato paste

2 pitted dates

2 tbs apple cider vinegar

1/8 tsp stevia

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp garlic

1/4 cup + 1 tbs filtered water

Blend it all up until smooth :)