Broccoli Bites Recipe

These Broccoli Bites transform regular broccoli–even the broccoli haters like them!

This recipe was first published in 2010! Pictures have been updated and I am republishing so more people can see and try this recipe. Enjoy!

If your toddler or even older child is reluctant to eat her veggies, I encourage you to try these delicious broccoli bites.  Even though Meghan will eat plain broccoli, she eats much more when it is in this form.

I first started making these for her when she was around 10 months old; I would just cut them into small pieces.   The best thing about these yummy broccoli bites is that they are so versatile.  Your whole family will enjoy them and they are great both as a side dish for a meal or snacks. If you have a ketchup lover, these broccoli bites are GREAT dipped in ketchup! They make a perfect, healthy side dish that everyone can be happy about.

I think they’d be fantastic with this Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger or these Stuffed Turkey Burgers instead of fries. Healthy burger and broccoli bites? Yes, please!

Here’s what one reader had to say about these Broccoli Bites:

“DELICIOUS! Thank you so much Maryea! They ATE broccoli! They ate BROCCOLI! I called them Broccoli Cookies, because what kid doesn’t like cookies? They are still too young to understand that broccoli and cookie isn’t exactly a combination that makes one think ‘mmmm yummy’. I even used a cookie scoop to help portion out the “cookies”, and then flattened them with the back of the scooper.

They devoured three each, which for them is a lot. My “I don’t eat broccoli” husband even remarked that they were really delicious (in a surprised tone). Thank you again for getting my kidabunks and hubby to eat broccoli. Maryea, thank you so very much for helping me feed my family healthy and delicious meals.” 

I hope you’re convinced to give these Broccoli Bites a try!

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Broccoli Bites Recipe

• Author: Maryea
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: ~25 nuggets

Ingredients

• 1-10 ounce package frozen broccoli or 2 small crowns, florets chopped
• 1/2 cup whole grain bread crumbs*
• 2 large eggs (if your little one is not eating egg whites yet, use 3 yolks)
• 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil

Optional healthy add-ins

• 1 teaspoon kelp
• 1 tablespoon ground flax seed meal

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Coat a baking sheet with oil or spray with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
2. If using frozen broccoli, cook broccoli according to package directions and chop into small pieces. If using fresh broccoli, chop and steam until tender.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs.
4. Add remaining ingredients to bowl and mix until well incorporated.  (You may have to use your hands)
5. Shape the mixture into 1 1/2 inch nuggets and place on the baking sheet.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping the nuggets over half way through the cooking time.
7.  Serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

This recipe was originally adapted from here. 

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 nugget
• Calories: 35
• Sugar: 0.3
• Fat: 2
• Carbohydrates: 2
• Fiber: 0.3
• Protein: 2

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