These fun and delicious low carb “corn dog” bites are actually made with coconut flour. They are a great grain-free back-to-school treat for the kids!
It is simply a fact of life that kids love hot dogs. They are the ultimate kid food and as such, they turn up on every kids’ menu in every restaurant in every corner of the nation. My kids certainly love them and my littlest will order them almost every chance she gets. Thankfully, she is much more interested in the dog itself than the bun that comes with it. And thankfully again, there are some healthy dog options out there, uncured franks with far fewer additives than back in my day. So we often keep hot dogs around at home for easy kid-friendly meals.
Corn dogs, however, have never been high on my list of food attractions. I guess I didn’t go to enough county fairs as a kid to have fallen in love with hot dogs dipped in corn batter and then deep-fried. I don’t even remember them at all in my Canadian childhood so perhaps they are an American thing. But they do appear to be popping up with greater frequency now, seemingly as a retro comfort food item. My kids are not all that familiar with them and I am okay with that.
Still, when I saw these cute little corn dog nuggets on I Wash, You Dry, I thought that they might be perfect for a kid-friendly low carb makeover. I’ve long noticed that coconut flour breads taste a little like corn bread, although they have a softer, less grainy texture. So I cut up some hot dogs and placed them into a coconut flour batter, all baked in mini muffin tins. And I topped it all off with plenty of cheese. They were such a hit, I even let the kids eat them for breakfast the next morning!
Please see my Low Carb Corn Dog Nuggets on A Sweet Life.
Donna Hup says
These are adorable. I’m excited to try them.
Gabriel @ The Dinner Special podcast says
Love corndogs and this is such a great way to make them bite sized for the little ones, or as a fun finger food at the next family gathering. Will definitely try this!
Jana says
EEEE! Making these for dinner tonight now (because, well, corn dogs!) and I shall report back. Thank you, thank you!! 🙂
Jana says
Reporting back: They are FABULOUS! A hit with the whole family. Thanks again!
Carolyn says
So glad!
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says
So cool, i know i would be popping multiple amounts of these!!
amanda says
Such a fun recipe!!!
Sarah G says
Did you warm them up the next day? Was thinking of bringing to a party but it would be much easier to make them a day ahead. So, would they work cold or would they need some oven warming?
Carolyn says
I think they would be great just gently warmed in the oven the next day.
Sarah G says
Ok, perfect. Thanks.
Amanda says
Just made these for my 2 and 6 year old, and they were so good! The 6 year old ate them with ketchup, and the littlest popped 3 of them in her mouth one after another…imagine super chipmunk cheeks! She also included many “mmm mmm mmmmm”s while eating. Thank you for all your hard work.
Carolyn says
I love making the kiddos happy too!
Michele says
I made these this week and they came out great. You can taste a little bit of the coconut flour but not too much especially when eaten with lots of mustard. I also made some extra hotdogs and cut them up so I could get some meat in each bite. These reheated well in my toaster oven and I would make them again. They made for easy lunches during the week. Thanks!
Nancy says
I am not a fan of coconut flour…can I use almond flour instead?
Carolyn says
Not in this recipe, no. It would be very hard to makeover.
Jennifer says
What is the full recipe for these?
Carolyn says
Please click the link, it will take you right to the recipe.
Crissy says
The link that I clicked takes me a blank page.
Carolyn says
I don’t seem to be having any trouble with it.
Laci says
I can’t get the asweeife.org to load ?
Amy Comstock-Combs says
These were a big hit at a family dinner. The grandbabies loved them. I have a daughter-in-law who is allergic to everything. I made a few exchanges using egg whites instead of whole eggs and using cream instead of alomd milk and they turned out fabulous. She even asked for the recipe. 🙂
Carolyn says
Wonderful!
Bruce Warwick says
The link worked fine for me when I saved this recipe a month or two ago, now it just takes me to a blank page. I even tried searching the Sweet Life site in several different ways, and it just keeps coming up with the same blank page. Help! I have finally gotten around to really wanting to try these, and I can’t find them!
Carolyn says
I know, I am sorry their site is having issues. Email me at alldayidreamaboutfood@gmail.com and we will send you the recipe.
Julie Park says
I have the same issue. Can I have the recipe? I love to make these corn dog nuggets.
Aheila says
im not seeing a recipe. my kids would live these. Trying to get then on my lifestyle
Rosemary says
Could I use wheat flour instead of the coconut. Also just wondering why they called “corn” as there is no corn in them. Would like to try and make them. Tks.
Carolyn says
They are called “corn dogs” because coconut flour can taste a little like cornbread but is much, much healthier. I have no idea how to bake with wheat flour so I have no advice there. I’d suggest googling and searching for a conventional corn dog recipe.
Gloria Timmons says
Just wondering what kind of hot dogs do you use?
Carolyn says
Applegate. Or Teton Waters Rnch.