Broccoli Cheese Bites: Healthy Meal Ideas for Kids
🥦🧀 These Broccoli Cheese Bites are an irresistibly delicious and nutritious way to make eating veggies for fun for you kids. They are crispy bite-sized treats that are perfect for baby led weaning or toddlers who need finger food options. Parents can enjoy them as a healthy appetizer, tasty side dish at brunch, or a nutritious snack the whole family can enjoy. SAVE this post for a sneaky way to add greens to your little ones diet while satisfying their taste buds. Watch them gobble up these cheesy bites with joy and ask for more!
Ingredients:
1½ cups Broccoli cooked and roughly chopped
½ cup Cheddar Cheese grated
½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
¼ cup Onion diced
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley finely chopped
½ tsp Garlic Powder
¼ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Black Pepper
2 Eggs
Avocado oil cooking spray
Here is how to make them:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Steam or boil the broccoli florets for 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain and roughly chop the cooked broccoli florets into small pieces. Set side.
- To a large bowl, add the chopped broccoli, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, garlic powder, salt, pepper and eggs. Mix it together until the ingredients are well combined.
- Lightly spray a mini muffin tin with avocado oil cooking spray then fill each cavity with about 2 tablespoons of the mixture. Make sure to pack it in and lightly press down.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
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Broccoli Cheese Bites offer a creative way to introduce veggies to your child's diet while making mealtime fun. Packed with nutrition, these bites are not only delicious but also versatile. You can modify the recipe by adding ingredients like cooked chicken, bacon bits, or various cheeses such as mozzarella for extra flavor. For a crunchier texture, consider substituting panko breadcrumbs with crushed whole grain crackers. If your child prefers a different vegetable, cauliflower can be swapped in for broccoli. These bites can be portioned into larger servings for lunch or made smaller for toddler-sized snacks. Perfectly suited for parties, picnics, or as an after-school treat, these cheese bites are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, ensuring guilt-free snacking. It's a great way to encourage children to eat their greens—offering not just taste but also health benefits!
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