These Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Bites are an easy + healthy lunch for toddler! This lunch is packed with essential nutrients for growing tot, but in fun mini bites that are cheesy and delicious! Your toddler will love these!

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Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Bites for Toddler

This handheld meal is a fun way to serve broccoli to your toddler.

You can chop the broccoli into teeny-tiny pieces for a picky eater or you can chop it into larger pieces for those adventurous kids that love broccoli.

Great for lunch at home or packed into a lunch box for a school lunch or playdate.

Anyway you serve them, these cheesy bites are going to be a hit with your tot!

REASONS TO LOVE THESE Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Bites for Toddler:

  • healthy and delicious
  • nutrient packed meal for toddler
  • great for lunch at home or packed for a playdate or school
  • full of protein and whole-grains for growing kids
  • nut-free and gluten-free
  • can be made dairy-free with df cheese
  • fun way for toddlers to eat their veggies
  • freezer-friendly

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white plate sitting on top of a purple napkin on a white surface. On the plate is 3 mini cheesy broccoli quinoa bites and a small handful of sliced grapes. One of the quinoa bites is halfway eaten with a fork.

Get the recipe: Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Bites

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This handheld meal is a fun way to serve broccoli to your toddler.
Yield: 12 mini muffins
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 22 minutes
Author: Michele Olivier
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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Ingredients 

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup broccoli finely chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray or line a mini-muffin pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients together.
  • Fill each muffin cup by dropping in two tablespoons of the quinoa mixture into each muffin cup, pressing down the mixture.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown on top.
  • Let cool slightly and serve.

Notes

Servings: Makes 12 mini muffins
Age: 9+ months
 

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