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Cheddar Cheese Veggie Bites

These easy-to-make Cheddar Cheese Veggie Bites are perfect for toddlers starting on solid foods or following Baby-Led Weaning (BLW). They are nutritious, delicious, and great for little hands to grasp.

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Cheddar Cheese Veggie Bites
Suitable from
Finger foods (BLW)

Easy/Medium to prepare

Total time
30min

10 min prep

Makes
3servings

adjustable below

Iron
0.4mg

per serving

Common allergens

Egg, Milk, WheatIntroduce one at a time.

Ingredients

3 servings
  • Cheddar cheese1 cup
  • Carrots1 piece
  • Green summer squash (zucchini)1 piece
  • Whole wheat flour1/2 cup
  • Egg1 piece

Steps

  1. 01

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

  2. 02

    Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until well combined.

  3. 03

    Spoon small portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking tray.

  4. 04

    Flatten each portion slightly with the back of the spoon.

  5. 05

    Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.

Calories
82kcal
Protein
4.4g
Fat
4.6g
Carbs
5.8g
Calories from
  • Carbs28%
  • Protein22%
  • Fat50%

Ingredient health benefits

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

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

82

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.6g6%
Saturated Fat 2.3g12%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 33.9mg11%
Sodium 84.5mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 5.8g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g3%
Total Sugars 0.5g
Incl. Added Sugars 0.0g0%
Protein 4.4g9%
Vitamin D 0.2mcg1%
Calcium 87mg7%
Iron 0.4mg2%
Potassium 79mg2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg2%
Vitamin B6 0.0mg3%
Vitamin B12 0.2mcg7%
Folate 9mcg2%
Magnesium 15mg4%
Zinc 0.7mg7%
Choline 22mg4%

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)
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Toddler foods
Soft and chewable
Whole foods

Course

Snack

Allergen introduction

Allergen Intro (Egg)
Allergen Intro (Milk)
Allergen Intro (Wheat)

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