Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites
These baked broccoli cheddar quinoa bites are great for babies and kids! They easily come together and are baked in muffin tins for easy handling.
Servings 12
Calories 50kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1½ cup finely chopped broccoli
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup all-purpose or whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Add the quinoa, broccoli, eggs, cheese, flour, garlic powder and onion powder to a large mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Scoop into prepared greased muffin tins in 2 tablespoon portions.
- Bake until the edges are lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
- Let cool slightly then run a knife around the edges to loosen the bites from the muffin tin. Store refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen in resealable plastic bags for up to 3 months.
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Notes
For babies just starting baby-led weaning, steam the broccoli until very soft before chopping or blending to ensure the bites are easy to chew.
Nutrition
Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
