Description

These Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Bites are a kid-friendly, freezer-friendly snack made with wholesome ingredients like quinoa, broccoli, and cheese. Perfectly sized for little hands, they’re great for babies, toddlers, and lunchboxes.

Ingredients

1 cup cooked quinoa (about 1/3 cup dry)

1 cup finely chopped broccoli (steamed or lightly cooked)

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 large eggs

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

1/4 cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)

Olive oil spray (for muffin tin)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a mini muffin tin with olive oil.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, broccoli, cheddar, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt if using.
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, then add them and the breadcrumbs to the quinoa mixture.
Stir until everything is well combined.
Scoop the mixture into the mini muffin tin and gently press down with a spoon.
Bake for 15–20 minutes until the tops are golden and set.
Let cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes before removing.

Notes

Add chopped carrots or spinach for variety.

Use mozzarella or dairy-free cheese for different flavor or dietary needs.

Swap breadcrumbs with almond flour or oats for a gluten-free version.

Freeze individually and store in a freezer bag for longer storage.

Reheat in microwave or oven, even from frozen.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bite
Calories: 65
Sugar: 0.5g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 20mg