Easy Cheesy 4 Ingredient Broccoli Bites

Truth be told, I am pretty much counting down the days until Penelope is old enough to eat solid foods. Yes, she is only 2 months old, but there is something so exciting about seeing your baby try new foods for the first time. When we first started solids with Harper, we tried the baby-led weaning method and honestly, it was super fun. No baby food purees to make, no force-feeding, just watching your little one explore their food and learn to eat on their own.

Starting around 7 months old, these easy cheesy broccoli bites quickly became one of Harper’s favorite foods. And I love them for so many reasons:

• perfect for little hands to hold
• freezer-friendly
• 4 simple ingredients
• easy side dish for dinner

Side Note: how adorable are those divided plates for toddlers? You can snag some on Amazon. We’re obsessed!

Easy Cheesy 4 Ingredient Broccoli Bites

Yield: 20 mini broccoli bites

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups broccoli (can use fresh or frozen)

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I used 1 cup shredded mild yellow cheddar and 1/2 cup shredded mild white cheddar)

3 large eggs, lightly beaten

3/4 cup plain whole wheat breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Chop broccoli into tiny florets and steam for 2-3 minutes until tender.
3. Mix all 4 ingredients together in a large bowl.

4. Form small patties and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.

5. Bake for 15 minutes, then gently flip the patties and bake for another 10 minutes.

To Freeze

1. Allow broccoli bites to cool completely on baking sheet.
2. Transfer entire baking sheet (with parchment paper and broccoli bites) into the freezer.
3. Freeze for 20 minutes until the broccoli bites are frozen.
4. Transfer broccoli bites to a freezer bag.
5. Label bag and freeze!

Notes

• If you’re making these for baby-led weaning purposes, I recommend using plain breadcrumbs without any added ingredients. Most store-bought breadcrumbs contain lots of salt and sugar.
• If making these for a toddler, feel free to add a little salt, pepper, garlic powder, etc. – for baby-led weaning, I personally wouldn’t add any salt.
• These keep in the freezer for about a month. Be sure to flash-freeze on the baking sheet first (as noted above) – otherwise they will all freeze together in one big clump!
• I have made these dairy-free before (for my husband) by using Daiya shredded cheddar cheese.

Recipe slightly adapted from Stacey Snacks Online

For more baby-led weaning ideas, check out:

Best Foods for Baby-Led Weaning

Baby-Led Weaning Breakfast Ideas

Best Gluten-Free Recipes for Baby-Led Weaning

What’s your favorite toddler or baby snack? Have any questions about our BLW experience? Ask in the comments below!

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