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Baked Zucchini-Cheese Bites — A Soft Snack for 2-Year-Olds
Little bites baked until tender, made with grated zucchini and white cheese. A gentle, un-fried snack your 2-year-old can hold comfortably with their own little hands.
⚠️ Contains allergens: milk, egg, gluten
Ingredients
- 1 medium Zucchini (grated, squeezed dry)
- 3 tablespoons White cheese (low-salt, mashed)
- 1 piece Egg
- 3 tablespoons Whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (finely chopped, optional)
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a tray with parchment paper.
- 2
Grate the zucchini and squeeze out the liquid well; too much water makes the bites fall apart.
- 3
In a bowl, mix the zucchini, mashed white cheese, egg, flour, olive oil and, if you like, the dill.
- 4
Take walnut-sized portions and gently flatten them in your hand into small bites.
- 5
Arrange them apart on the tray and bake for about 18-20 minutes, until lightly golden on top.
- 6
Make sure they are soft enough to mash with the gums rather than firm; bake a few minutes longer if needed.
- 7
Once just warm, serve in small, soft pieces. Always offer seated and supervised.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Zucchini is a light, water-rich vegetable with fibre and a gentle texture that little ones often enjoy. White cheese and egg add protein and calcium to these small bites. Baking makes them a lighter option than frying. Their hold-in-hand size can gently support self-feeding and hand-eye coordination.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko we love those soft first bites little ones discover with their own hands; the GOTS-certified organic cotton in our clothing touches delicate skin as gently as these bites. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes only; please make decisions about your child's nutrition and health in consultation with your pediatrician.
Nutrition per serving
95
kcal
5 g
protein
7 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.