Cheesy Carrot Bites
Servings: bites
These crispy and cheesy carrot bites are a fun side dish with a naturally sweet flavor kids love! They're similar to your favorite fritters and tots, but are formed into small balls that are the perfect size for little hands. Even big kids love their delicious flavor, so you can make them for the whole family!
Ingredients
- 2 cups finely grated carrots
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shred the carrots using the smallest sized hole on your box grater. Using your hands, towel or cheesecloth, squeeze out as much moisture from the shredded carrots as possible. You can also place the carrots over a fine wire mesh sieve and use the back of a spoon to press down on it to remove the excess moisture.
- Add the carrots to a bowl along with the eggs, almond flour, parmesan cheese, nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic, powder, salt and pepper (if using). Mix well until combined.
- Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to scoop out enough mixture to form roughly 1-inch balls. Roll the mixture with your hands into a ball and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Spray lightly with a bit of olive oil.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges start to slightly brown. They should be slightly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, if desired.
Notes
- Use the smallest sized hole on your grater to ensure the carrot is finely grated and easy to chew.
- These carrot bites are soft and tender on the inside, so they're the perfect texture for baby-led weaning, but are super tasty for older children and adults too! If making for babies, skip the salt for baby's portions.
Nutrition
Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2.427IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 0.3mg
