Cheesy Broccoli Bites

🛒Ingredients

Makes about 18 bites. Tap to check off as you go.

• 2 cups (180 g) broccoli florets
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup (55 g) shredded mild cheddar
• 1/3 cup (25 g) breadcrumbs or oat flour
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Contains: egg, milk, wheat.

🍳Instructions

1. 

   1Steam the broccoli

   Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Steam the broccoli for 5 minutes until bright green and tender.

2. 

   2Chop finely

   Let it cool slightly, then chop very finely (or pulse in a food processor).

3. 

   3Mix it up

   Mix the broccoli with the egg, cheese, breadcrumbs and garlic powder.

4. 

   4Shape the bites

   Scoop tablespoon portions and shape into small logs or patties on a lined baking sheet.

5. 

   5Bake and flip

   Bake 10 minutes, flip, then bake 8–10 minutes more until golden.

6. 

   6Serve

   Cool slightly and serve as a snack or side, with plain yogurt or tomato sauce for dipping.

👶How to serve by age

🔄Allergy & diet swaps

Egg-free

Use a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water) and add 1 extra tbsp of breadcrumbs.

Dairy-free

Replace the cheddar with 2 tbsp nutritional yeast plus 2 tbsp mashed white beans to help bind.

Gluten-free

Use oat flour made from certified gluten-free oats instead of breadcrumbs.

💡Tips

• Squeeze out extra moisture from the broccoli for crispier bites.
• Swap half the broccoli for cauliflower or grated zucchini.
• Great cold in lunchboxes, too.

🧊Storage & safety

Storage: Fridge: 3 days. Freezer: 2 months.

Suggested age: 9 months+. Every child is different — serve textures and sizes that match your toddler's chewing skills.

❓Questions parents ask