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Baked Broccoli-Cheese Mini Bites — A Soft Snack for 2 Years and Up
Where steamed-soft broccoli meets mild white cheese, these baked bites are a soft, hold-in-the-hand snack for little ones aged 2 and up. They contain no added sugar, are made with low-salt cheese, and are served in small bites.
⚠️ Contains allergens: egg, milk, gluten
Ingredients
- 1 small bowl Broccoli (washed, separated into small florets)
- 3 tablespoons Low-salt mild white cheese (grated or fork-mashed)
- 1 piece Egg
- 2-3 tablespoons Whole-wheat flour or breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Extra-virgin olive oil (for the tray)
Directions
- 1
Steam the broccoli florets for 8-10 minutes, until soft enough to mash easily with a fork, then let cool slightly.
- 2
Mash the softened broccoli well with a fork; leaving no large pieces makes it safer and easier to swallow for little ones.
- 3
Add the grated white cheese, egg and flour to the mashed broccoli and mix until you have a soft mixture. If it is too wet, add a little more flour.
- 4
Heat the oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a tray with olive oil. Take walnut-sized pieces of the mixture and shape small flat bites in your palm.
- 5
Bake for 16-18 minutes, until lightly golden underneath and cooked through. No need to flip.
- 6
Once lukewarm, serve in small bites your child can hold comfortably. Always have them eat seated and under your supervision.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Broccoli is a green vegetable with fiber, vitamin C and folate, and these bites can add vegetable variety to your little one's table. The protein and calcium from the cheese and egg may support the energy of an active day. Being baked and free of added sugar makes this snack a simple, everyday option.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko, we value simplicity and natural ingredients in little ones' snacks; when possible, choose fresh broccoli and low-salt cheese, and shape the bites to a size small hands can hold easily. Choosing GOTS-certified organic cotton for the bibs that touch the skin during snack time is part of that same care. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes only; please make decisions about your baby's nutrition and health in consultation with your pediatrician.
Nutrition per serving
92
kcal
5 g
protein
6 g
carbs
5 g
fat
2 g
fiber
Foods in this recipe
⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.
