Brocolli Bites of Joy
These Broccoli Bites are a fun, healthy snack for first-time solid eaters or BLW. With just three simple ingredients, they’re crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making them perfect for little hands to pick up.
- Suitable from
- Finger foods (BLW)
- Total time
- 30min
- Makes
- 3servings
- Iron
- 0.2mg
Easy/Medium to prepare
15 min prep
adjustable below
per serving
Common allergens
None
Ingredients
- Broccoli, raw1 pc
- Mashed potato1 pc
- Applesauce2 tbsp
- Oat flour2 tbsp
- Olive oil1/4 tsp
Steps
Prepare the broccoli: Cut the broccoli into small florets and steam them until tender, about 5 minutes.
Mash the potato: While the broccoli is steaming, cook and mash the potato (or sweet potato) until smooth.
Mix the ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the steamed broccoli, mashed potato, applesauce, and oat flour. Stir until a thick, sticky mixture forms.
Shape the bites: Use a spoon to scoop small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls or patties.
Cook in the air fryer: Place the broccoli bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with olive oil. Air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes, until golden and crispy on the outside.
Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.
- Calories
- 17kcal
- Protein
- 0.8g
- Fat
- 0.7g
- Carbs
- 4.2g
- Carbs64%
- Protein13%
- Fat23%
Ingredient health benefits
General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.
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Nutrition Facts
Estimated · 3 servings per recipe
Amount per serving
Calories
17
% Daily Value*
Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.