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Cheesy Mashed Brussels Nibbles

Cheesy Mashed Brussels Nibbles are soft, nutritious bites ideal for teething babies. With a mild Brussels sprout flavor and a hint of cheese, they provide a tasty and easy-to-eat snack.

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Cheesy Mashed Brussels Nibbles
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
  • Brussels sprouts1 cup, diced
  • Mozzarella cheese1/2 cup, shredded
  • Breadcrumbs1/4 cup
  • Egg1
  • Water1/4 cup

Steps

  1. 01

    Prep the Ingredients: Finely chop the Brussels sprouts into small, manageable pieces for easier cooking and mashing.

  2. 02

    Cook the Brussels Sprouts: Simmer 1/4 cup of water in a saucepan, add the chopped Brussels sprouts, and cook for 8-10 minutes until soft. Drain any excess water.

  3. 03

    Mash the Brussels Sprouts: Transfer the cooked Brussels sprouts to a bowl and gently mash them with a potato masher or fork, keeping some texture for teething.

  4. 04

    Mix the Ingredients: Add shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, and egg to the mashed Brussels sprouts and mix well until combined and sticky.

  5. 05

    Shape the Nibbles: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), line a baking tray with parchment paper, and form the mixture into small, bite-sized nibbles.

  6. 06

    Bake the Nibbles: Bake for 10 minutes until the nibbles are firm, the cheese is melted, and they are soft enough for teething.

  7. 07

    Cool and Serve: Let the nibbles cool for a few minutes and ensure they are at a safe temperature before serving to your baby.

Nutrition

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

Calories
45kcal
Protein
3.1g
Fat
2.1g
Carbs
3.6g
Calories from
  • Carbs32%
  • Protein27%
  • Fat42%

Ingredient health benefits

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

45

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.1g3%
Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 27.2mg9%
Sodium 80.9mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 3.6g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Total Sugars 0.4g
Incl. Added Sugars 0.0g0%
Protein 3.1g6%
Vitamin D 0.2mcg1%
Calcium 60mg5%
Iron 0.4mg2%
Vitamin C 8.5mg9%
Vitamin K 18.0mcg15%
Vitamin B6 0.0mg2%
Vitamin B12 0.2mcg7%
Folate 17mcg4%
Zinc 0.4mg4%
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)
Toddler foods
Soft and chewable
Whole foods

Course

Main dishes
Snack

Allergen introduction

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

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