Broccoli Carrot Fritters

I am on a mission to serve more veggies to my toddler, starting with these broccoli carrot fritters!

I have gotten lazy when it comes to serving veggies to my toddler. I know, bad mom alert!! I stick to the easy ones I know he likes, but I know I need to increase the variety. He’ll never learn to like/expand his palette if I never serve new things! So we started with this fritter (which he didn’t touch lol but I am focusing on exposure and serving more frequently!!)

BABY LED WEANING

This would be a great recipe to serve babies starting at 6 months, once they’ve been safely introduced to the allergens in the recipe. For younger babies, typically it’s best to serve bigger pieces since those are easier for them to hold. Once they develop the pincer grasp (pointer and thumb pinching together), then you can start to give them smaller pieces.

For information on how to safely serve foods to babies depending on their age (plus so much more), I recommend Solid Starts. The app is free and has tons of information!

ALLERGENS

This recipe has eggs and dairy.

If you’d like to try it with an egg replacer, this one available online at Target. This post highlights other ideas for egg substitutes in recipes.

STORAGE

I stored these in the fridge for 4 days, then transferred to the freezer. They can stay in the freezer for 2-3 months.

To freeze I would line a baking sheet with foil or parchment then lay in a single layer and place in the freezer. Once frozen (give it a few hours) you can transfer to another container. This way they are individually frozen rather than all stuck together in one huge block!

To reheat I would either thaw in the fridge overnight then toast or microwave, or just toast or microwave from frozen.

TOOLS USED/RECOMMENDED

Small spatula – I find these easiest to use when flipping small pancakes or other small fritters for baby

Cookie scoop – I love using this to scoop meatballs, pancake batter, and tons more. I use this thing ALL the time when cooking for my son (and just in general)

Box grater – I use this often to grate apple, zucchini, cheese, and more!

More easy and delicious recipes for your little one found here!

Broccoli Carrot Fritters

A veggie loaded fritter perfect for dipping!

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Prep Time:10 minutes mins

Cook Time:10 minutes mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup finely chopped steamed broccoli about 1 small head
• 1/2 cup finely grated carrot about 1 medium
• 1/2 cup grated cheese we used cheddar
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs or oat flour
• 2 egg
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil or avocado oil for pan

Instructions

• In a bowl, mix together the chopped broccoli, grated carrot, cheese, and breadcrumbs.
• Add the egg and mix until everything is well combined. If the mixture feels too wet, add a bit more breadcrumbs.
• Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Scoop about 1–2 tablespoons of mixture and flatten into small fritters in the pan.
• Cook for about 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
• Let cool slightly before serving to your toddler.

Do you have any go-to veggie recipes your toddler loves? Share them below!

This post was all about my broccoli carrot fritters recipe.