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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.

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Brocolli Bites of Joy
Suitable from
Finger foods (BLW)

Easy/Medium to prepare

Total time
30min

15 min prep

Makes
3servings

adjustable below

Iron
0.2mg

per serving

Common allergens

None

Ingredients

3 servings
  • Broccoli, raw1 pc
  • Mashed potato1 pc
  • Applesauce2 tbsp
  • Oat flour2 tbsp
  • Olive oil1/4 tsp

Steps

  1. 01

    Prepare the broccoli: Cut the broccoli into small florets and steam them until tender, about 5 minutes.

  2. 02

    Mash the potato: While the broccoli is steaming, cook and mash the potato (or sweet potato) until smooth.

  3. 03

    Mix the ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the steamed broccoli, mashed potato, applesauce, and oat flour. Stir until a thick, sticky mixture forms.

  4. 04

    Shape the bites: Use a spoon to scoop small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls or patties.

  5. 05

    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
Calories from
  • Carbs64%
  • Protein13%
  • Fat23%

Ingredient health benefits

🧠 Brain development
👀 Eyesight
🚽 Digestion
✨ Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant
💩 Gut health
🦠 Immune system
💭 Cognitive and neurodevelopmental
🔥 Energy
🫀 Cardiovascular health
🤲 Skin health
🦵 Cellular growth
💊 Supporting nutrition absorption

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*

Total Fat 0.7g1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.6mg0%
Sodium 17.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 4.2g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
Total Sugars 0.8g
Incl. Added Sugars 0.0g0%
Protein 0.8g2%
Vitamin D 0.0mcg0%
Calcium 10mg1%
Iron 0.2mg1%
Potassium 80mg2%
Vitamin C 15.8mg18%
Vitamin K 17.2mcg14%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg3%
Folate 11mcg3%
Magnesium 8mg2%
Zinc 0.1mg1%

Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.

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Ages & textures

Finger foods (BLW)
Toddler foods
Soft and chewable
Whole foods

Course

Breakfast
Sides
Snack

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General information, not medical advice. Always consult your child’s healthcare provider. Read the full disclaimer.