Description
Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Bites are a delicious and nutritious snack that your kids will love! Made with just five simple ingredients, these bite-sized treats are packed with protein and offer a sneaky way to incorporate veggies into your little ones’ diets. They’re perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering, a lunchbox treat, or a quick after-school snack. With a prep time of only 5 minutes and baking time of 15-20 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a blender or food processor, finely chop the chopped broccoli and grated carrot.
- In a large bowl, mix the chopped veggies with cooked quinoa, eggs, shredded cheese, and salt until well combined.
- Grease mini muffin tins with cooking spray and fill them evenly with the mixture, pressing down firmly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly browned on top. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg