Carrot Star Bites are made with only 4 ingredients and are a great toddler snack or lunchbox filler.
Why These are a Great Snack
- Balanced – this simple snack contains veggies, carbs, protein and dairy to keep little tummies satisfied.
- Vegetable Exposure – allows kids to see the versatility of vegetables are and how they can taste different when cooked and prepared in various ways.
- Freezer Friendly – meaning you can always have some to hand.
What You Need
- Grated carrots
- Grated cheese – a good melting cheese such as cheddar or mozzarella works well (or a mix).
- Oat Flour – You can easily make oat flour by blending / processing rolled oats. Alternatively you can replace with other flours such as all-purpose or almond.
- Eggs
Cooking Steps (with Process Shots)
- In a small mixing bowl, mix the grated carrot with some water, cover and microwave on high for 3 mins. Alternatively, you can steam or boil.
- Drain the carrots, place them on a clean cloth / absorbent paper and squeeze out the excess liquid.
- Place the carrots back in the bowl and mix with the remaining ingredients.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking sheet. Form star shapes of the mixture using a cookie cutter, the mixture should be approx. 0.5cm (1/4 inch) thick. (You can make any shape you wish)
- Bake for approx. 13-15 mins (until crispy on the sides)
Video – Watch How to Make Them
Storage Instructions
- REFRIGERATE: Store these carrot star bites in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Note: The stars will soften in texture when cold
- FREEZE: Allow to cool and freeze on a baking sheet. Once hard transfer the stars to an airtight container or ziplock bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
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Carrot Stars
Made with only 4 ingredients this savoury snack is perfect for kids of all ages.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes
Serves:14 stars
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Ingredients
- 200g (1½ packed cups) Carrots Grated
- 125ml (½ cup) Water
- 70g (½ cup) Grated Cheese
- 2 Eggs
- 4 tbsp (15ml tbsps) Oat flour
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 180C / 350F / Gas 4 and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking sheet
- Mixed the carrot and water in a bowl, cover and microwave on high for 3 mins
- Drain the carrots and then place them on a clean cloth / absorbent paper and squeeze out the liquid. (You need to get the carrots quite dry for the recipe to work)
- Place the carrots back in the bowl and mix with the remaining ingredients.
- Using a cookie cutter, form star shapes of the mixture straight onto the prepared baking sheet. Make each star around ½cm / ¼inch thick.
- Bake for approx. 13 mins (until crispy on the sides)
Recipe Notes
Cheese: You can use any good melting cheese such as cheddar, mozzarella or tasty. Or you can use a mix.
Flour: Oat flour can easily be made by blending / processing oats until a flour consistency. Alternatively you can replace with another flour (such as all-purpose or almond)
Cooking carrots without a microwave: Bring 1/2 cup water to boil, add the grated carrots and cook for 3 minutes. Alternatively, steam until soft.
I made 14 carrot stars, this will vary depending on the size of the cookie cutter.
Nutritional Information is a ROUGH guide only, calculated using an online nutrition calculator.
*Adapted from a recipe for Carrot Taco Shells by Carine Claudepierre of Sweet as Honey.
Nutrition Facts
Carrot Stars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 44
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 29mg10%
Sodium 51mg2%
Potassium 67mg2%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 2470IU49%
Vitamin C 0.8mg1%
Calcium 45mg5%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*This post was first published Nov 2014, it has been updated to include process shots, new images and more recipe information.
Claire says
Really yummy. I did find them a bit fiddly to make but then everything takes longer with a 1 year old by your ankles lol
Amy says
It certainly does! Glad you enjoyed them, if your little one isn’t fussed by the shape they are much easier to make in rounds. 🙂
Lily Kilian says
Such a great recipe! Sooo yummy!
I used half oat, half all-purpose flour, and added one clove of garlic. I already ate three and can’t stop. I’m sure my baby will love it. It went straight to my recipe book and that’s saying something haha! Thank you for putting this together, I’m always looking for things to spice up snack time
Amy says
Thanks Lily!
Natalie says
My 19 month old, who has allergies and is quite fussy, really loves these (usually!). Our oven is broken at present and fortunately they work really well in the frying pan too! (Slightly bigger). I make them with vegan coconut based ‘cheese’ and a fortified oat cereal so they are a good source of calcium, which is a bonus. A little garlic powder adds to the yum. Thanks so much!
Amy says
Great to know, Natalie! Thank you 🙂
Lisa says
Yum! Girls loved them. Thanks!
Amy says
Thank you!
Amelia says
I followed the recipe to a T, and they were still too runny to hold shape. I squeezed the carrots until no juice was coming out. Maybe I should use 1 egg instead of 2?
Amy says
Hi Amelia, I’m not sure what went wrong. Unless your eggs were particularly big. Did your mixture look like mine? (see process shots)
BizzieButtons says
Hello from West Sussex! We have been making these for about a year now and my picky kids LOVE them! We pop them in lunchboxes for school or take them out on picnics. Thank you so much for this recipe!
Amy says
Thank you! I’m so happy your kids have been enjoying them for so long 🙂
Claudia Rosario says
I am very happy with this recipe, it is easy and really nice. My 6 year old girl is a very picky eater and she gave me the thumbs up. We will make them thinner next time to see if they come out crispier. I used white flour as i did not have oat flour and added some salt. Baked them in a baking pan and just spreaded some butter on top. Sorry if i have any spelling mistakes, my native language is spanish and we are making this recipe in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Amy says
Thank you Claudia, I’m delighted that my recipes are being used around the world. Thank you for the feedback 🙂
Ellie Jones says
Absolutely love! Can these be reheated? So when de frosted, how long in the microwave? Or should they just be eaten cold?
Amy says
Hi Ellie, I always serve them cold but you could reheat them in the microwave. Timings will depend on the microwave and amount you are reaheating. I’d try 30 seconds. Heat until piping hot and then allow to cool before serving.
Melinda says
I was really looking forward to these, but came out a bit disappointed. My toddler and I used ABC shaped cookie cutters, but with the final result it was super hard to tell what shape they were! I guess we should have stuck with a basic shape like stars? Also, I wish the recipe had said to spray the pan. They were tough to scrape off!
Amy says
Thanks for the feedback, Melinda, I’m sorry you didn’t have success with the recipe. This recipe would def work better with simple shapes, I often just make them in rounds (now my kids are older). I never have to spray the pan but I do always use baking paper or a silicone baking mat, I detailed this in the recipe. Did you use paper / mat?
Emma Boon says
My 11 month old actually ate something I cooked! Thanks for the recipes. I have a question. Do you think that squeezing the carrots removes the nutrients?
Amy says
Hi Emma, so happy your little one enjoys them. Yes, squeezing the juice will remove some nutrients. I save the juice and add it to pasta sauces (or you can add to smoothies).
Melinda says
On the recipe itself, can you add that part about saving the juice? Right after I squeezed it out, I realized I should have saved it! I wish it had been suggested in the recipe.
Amy says
Ah yes, I always save the juice. I will add to the recipe 🙂
Amber O says
How do you reheat from frozen?
Amy says
Hi Amber, sorry for the delay. You can defrost in a warm oven, it shouldn’t take too long – around 3-5 mins.
Halie says
These look great, I’m making them today! Just wondering. If they can be frozen?
Amy says
Thanks Halie, yes they can be frozen.
Lisa says
I love these! My toddler devours them – probably because she will eat anything if cheese is involved. I sometimes add spinach as well. And use AP or whole wheat flour in place of oat flour.
Amy says
Thanks Lisa, so happy she like them. Cheese has magic powers when it comes to kids!!
Teresa says
Hi, Amy! I have a question: Should I flatten out the dough with a rolling pin after form star shapes or should I take portions of dough and then cut them with a cookie cutter?
Thank you!
Amy says
Hi Teresa, Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. You can’t really roll this “dough” out. I place some in a cookie cutter to form the shape. I actually made a video for this but it seems to have disappeared from the recipe post and I’m struggling to re-upload it. You can view it on FB here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1246774818738879&external_log_id=c80a7668e3236df6906aa8715e2aa6c6&q=carrot%20stars
Teresa says
Hi, Amy! Thank you for your reply, you are very kind!
Now I understand perfectly how you formed the shape. I just saw the video on facebook. It’s very easy!
Thank you!!!!
Tara C says
I haven’t made this yet but it looks good. Any suggestion as to a simpler approach than packing into star shaped cutters? Do you think pressing it flat on baking sheet and scoring into square-ish pieces would work?
Amy says
Hi Tara, I haven’t tried that, it may spread when cooking so may not work. These don’t go hard, they are quite a soft textured bite. You could make small rounds by rolling small balls and flattening.
KC Neufeld says
Hi, excited to try this. But can I fry them instead of baking? My oven just takes forever to warm up. I checked the recipe notes and couldn’t find anywhere saying if frying in a pan is okay.
Amy says
I haven’t actually tried frying these. I’d say they would be quite hard to handle (flip). If you try I’d love to know how it goes 🙂
Dana says
I made these today and they turned out beautifully. How would you recommend they be stored? I’m worried they’ll go soggy in the fridge, but not sure about leaving them at room temp.
Amy says
Hi Dana, sorry for the late response. (I’ve had a house full of guests and have neglected my messages). I usually freeze these and take out as needed 🙂
Shea says
Hi!!
How do we go about freezing these?
And reheating??
Will try this over the weekend 😀
Kay V says
Hi Amy. Can I use wheat flour instead of oat?
Amy says
Hi Kay, I have only tested them with oat flour but many readers have said they tried them with plain flour and they worked well. I’m presuming wheat flour should be good too. 🙂
Kelly says
Can I use gluten free flour instead of oat flour
Amy says
Hi Kelly, totally worth a try but without trying myself I really can’t say. Sorry I can not be of more help. I’d love to know if you try it and how it works as it is helpful for other readers too 🙂
Kate says
I made these for me little one and subbed the oat flour for Buckwheat flour and removed the cheese and used nutritional yeast. They turned out great and my little guy thoroughly enjoyed them 🙂
Amy says
Hi Kate, fab! So glad your little one enjoyed them and thank you for letting me know that the substitutions worked for you. I am always asked for dairy and gluten free versions of my recipes and it is great to know what works for others 🙂
Kayla says
Fantastic! I just made these for my 10 month old. I stuck them in a brownie pan instead in parchment. Lifted he parchment out and then cut them into rectangles and into strips etc. so easy, will definitely be making more and adding some spinach or greens!
Amy says
Thanks, Kayla! Yes, I’ve made these with zucchini and with spinach – the recipe is pretty flexible 🙂
Sarah says
Hmm, this didn’t seem to work quite right for me. It took no less than 30 minutes for mine to start to brown on the sides. At 13 minutes, it was definitely omelet-like, as another poster said. Perhaps it’s a humidity issue? I definitely squeezed the carrots out like crazy.
Amy says
Hi Sarah, sorry this didn’t work for you. This is one of my more popular posts but an old post. I will make them again and update this month with more specific instructions and process images. My only thought could be that they may have been too thick? Maybe it is a humidity issue, I made them a lot when I lived in Scotland, I’ll see how they differ from my Australian kitchen!
Lucy says
Would a but milk bag work for squeezing out the carrot?
Amy says
Hi Lucy, I’ve never owned a nut bag so I’m not 100% sure but I think it would work great. The carrot may stain the bag though…
Gris says
Hi,
I’m about to make this recipe for Chinese Buddhist nuns. Question: May I use vegan egg replacer? Will they work ok or is it best to have actual eggs. The nuns do not eat eggs at all.
Amy says
I have never tried them with an egg replacer so can’t say how they would turn out. Sorry.
Sam says
I’ve made a dairy free version of these, but think I’ve made them a bit too thick!! My niece is trying these later today so hoping they go down okay!
Amy says
Hi Sam, thanks for the comment. What did you replace the cheese with to make it dairy free? Would love to know for others. Thanks, Amy
Martha from Inside the Yellow Home says
I can’t wait to make these. I have a seriously picky eater on my hands and no time to make lunches in the morning before school. I’ll be trying your recipe soon and wanted to let you know that I’ve shared it over on my blog too. 🙂
Amy says
Thank you, I hope your picky eater approves! Fingers crossed!
Claire says
Hey can this work with regular plain flour?
Amy says
Hi Claire, I haven’t tried it myself but I have had feedback from readers saying that they made them with plain flour and it worked well. Enjoy!
Hayley says
Just made a batch for my very fussy 2yr Old. So fingers crossed he eats them! I made them into car shapes as cars are his favourite in everything!
How do these need to be stored?
Thanks
Amy says
Hi Hayley, My 3yr old would love car shaped ones, great idea! How did he enjoy them? I usually store these in the freezer, sorry for the delay in getting back to you but I have just travelled from Scotland to Australia and had limited wifi.
Nicola says
My whole family (including two very fussy toddlers) loved this! Thank you
Amy says
Fantastic, thank you!
Crissy says
I just made these and the texture turned out weird. Kind of gummy. I processed old fashion oats in a magic bullet. Maybe I didn’t process it long enough? My 17 month old ate some of it mostly because it was dipped in hummus.
Amy says
Hi Crissy, Sorry you didn’t enjoy the recipe. The magic bullet should have processed the oats into flour well. Did it have a flour consistency or were oats still visible? I’m glad hummus came to the rescue and that they weren’t completely wasted!
Olga says
Hi Amy, the cookies are delicious, however very soft. I tried baking for another 15 min, seems to be better however still quite soft. Are they supposed to be at least a bit crispy? Also how long can \i keep them just in the fidge and frozen? I would normally bake my cookies ovet the weekend and eat during the whole week. Can they last just in the fridge for a week?
Thank you,
Olga
Amy says
Hi Olga, they are quite soft. Maybe if you make them thinner they would crisp up for you more. I’m glad you liked the flavour! Sorry for just getting back to you now, I recently moved house and all my emails and comments built up! I seemed to have missed a few.
I usually freeze any leftovers and take out as needed. I haven’t tested them in the fridge for that long so can’t say how they would be. Food saftey wise I’d say they would last well but I’m not sure how the texture would hold up.
Zoe says
Hi , can these be frozen and if so how would you go about it?
Amy says
Hi Zoe, Yes these can be frozen, I’d freeze on a baking tray until frozen and then transfer to a zip lock bag / freezable container.
Nici says
These are great!
Can I freeze them?
Nici says
Oh, I’ve just seen you’ve commented above with freezer advice! These really do taste good.
Amy says
Thanks Nici, so glad you liked them!
Zana says
Hi..can I know how you make oat flour?
Amy says
Hi Zana, I just blitz rolled oats in my blender / food processor until it is a flour.
Cheryl says
Loved these for my 17 month old twins , didn’t have a big enough star but I did find Minnie Mouse cookie cutter lol
Amy says
Thanks Cheryl, Minnie Mouse ones would have been so cute!
Megan says
Can you freeze these once they have been cooked?
Amy says
Hi Megan, yes these freeze well 🙂
Jovana says
I made these with a mix of cauliflower and carrots. I don’t have a microwave so just steamed them once I had blitzed them in the food processor. Used two eggs + two chia eggs (I made a double batch, thankfully!). They came out perfectly. So. Damn. Good. My husband who hates cauliflower loved them. Baked them up so for my little one for lunch at daycare tomorrow. I’m sure he’ll love them too 🙂
Amy says
I’m loving the sound of cauliflower in these! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment, it really does mean a lot.
Flora says
How cooked should the carrots be? I’m asking as I don’t have a microwave..: thanks!!
Amy says
Hi Flora, I’d still grate them and then steam them until soft and you can easily squeeze the liquid out of them. You want the carrots to be dry so the mixture isn’t wet.
Emily says
These were a big hit with my kids! They are 1 and 4 years old and both very picky in different ways. They couldn’t get enough of these. My star shapes got a little wonky in the oven… since I’m a perfectionist and can’t help myself, I used the cookie cutter again after they were done and cut away the edges to make perfect stars. So cute! Thanks
Amy says
Brilliant! Feedback like this make my day, thank you for taking the time to leave me a comment. I love that you are a perfectionist and took the time to make them perfect for your little ones!
Kate says
These look wonderful! I am going to try them this week but was just wondering how much baby cereal should be used when subbing for oat flour. Thanks!
Amy says
Hi Kate, thank you! I have never tried it with baby cereal so can’t say for sure – sorry. Is it a oat cereal? I’d probably add the same weight of cereal.
Michelle says
Hi, what age group can these be for please.
Have an almost 6 month and would love to get into finger foods and these would be wonderful.
Also would you be able to mix up the recipe for other flavours doing this and if so what would you suggest.
Thank you xx
Amy says
Hi Michelle, are you doing baby led weaning or purees? If you are doing purees I would wait until your baby is used to finger foods. There is quite a bit of cheese in these so I’d keep an eye on sodium levels and wouldn’t give too many at once. I have made a zucchini version (https://healthylittlefoodies.com/zucchini-bites) and a spinach version (https://healthylittlefoodies.com/spinach-christmas-tree-bites). I hope you enjoy them!
Talitha says
Amazing!
I wanted to whip up a quick snack to take on an impromptu trip out tomorrow.
We ran out of carrots (oops)
But I have 4 butternut pumpkins given to me- so have subbed these instead. I was rushing, so instead of crushing oats- I used wholemeal flour. I wasn’t confident that I’d removed enough moisture, so added extra flour too. Again- due to lack of time- I just spread the mix out on a baking sheet and halfway through cooking, cut into fingers and finished cooking. The result is amazing- took next to no time & taste amazing! Pretty sure my son will love these! Thank you 🙂
Amy says
Excellent! I love the sound of all your alterations too – yum!
Urvi says
Hi
Pls advise if I don’t want to use egg than what is the subsitute for it ?
Amy says
You could try a chia seed egg or flax seed egg. I haven’t tried them though so can’t say how they will turn out.
Sonia says
Hi there. Just to say that these are going down very well! Last time I made them using baby cereal as we needed to use that up, and it worked fine – but as I found the mixture sloppy to handle I doubled (or even trebled) the baby cereal quantity. It worked fine. Just made a fresh batch today with ground oats to make the flour, and again as it looked too sloppy to me to handle, I doubled the flour. Again, it worked perfectly. Just baked until going darkish brown at the edges. This added grain is a good adaptation for us as it makes them more of a grain-plus-protein snack/side, which for my little one is more important than predominantly protein foods as he eats them in plenty anyway. Thanks for the great adaptable recipe! x
Amy says
Great! Thanks Sonia, so happy you like them. Thanks for the feedback on the amounts, I really squeeze as much liquid out the carrots to stop the mixture being too wet, maybe that was the difference? Good to know you can up the oat flour and they still work ??Thanks for taking the time to give me feedback , I really appreciate it.
Nammie says
Oh wow they so amazing even me and my partner love them
Amy says
Brilliant! Thanks for your feedback ??
Becky Wild says
Hi there. What can we do if we don’t have a microwave for the first step? Thanks!
Amy says
Hi Becky, I would just steam them??
Isabella says
Hi Amy,
Congratulations on the blog! I’m in love with it!
Question: what if we don’t use microwave? Should I boil the carrots or bake in the oven?
Thank you!
Amy says
Hi Isabella, Thank you, I love to hear that people are enjoying the blog and it really means a lot that you take the time to tell me.
I would grate the carrots and then steam them ??
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Justine says
I made these for my 9 month old she wants to feed herself all the time now! I did half oat flour and half white flower, she loves them!!! Huge hit thank you so much!!!
Amy says
Hi Justine, thanks for your feedback and I’m so glad that your 9 month old approves! ?
Sarah says
My son loves this recipe, thanks Amy! Simply not sure where we would be without your blog!
Amy says
Thanks Sarah, so glad you are enjoying the blog. It means so much to receive lovely feedback like this ??
Bec says
Any idea for an egg substitute as our 13m old allergic?!
TIA
Amy says
Have you tried chia see or flax seed eggs? I haven’t tried either in this recipe so I can’t guarantee it would work. Alternatively you could try this recipe http://www.sweetashoney.co/homemade-tortillas-healthy-zucchini-tortilla/ but just replace the zucchini with carrots and form into stars before baking.
Helen says
Hey there,
Can I use coconut or almond flour instead? How much would I need?
Thank you, I am going to get my nursery kids to make them!
Amy says
Hi Helen, I don’t think there is enough liquid to replace with coconut flour but you might be able to use almond. I’ve never tried it though so I’m not sure how the flavour and texture would be. I just make my oat flour by blitzing oats in a food processor or blender. Hope your nursery kids enjoy them!
Faye says
So so clever I’ve been meaning to tey these for ages! Think Dex would love them.
Amy says
Thanks Faye, they are pretty addictive!
Amy says
Is there anything dairy free I could substitute for the cheese? I have a 10 month old who is dairy intolerant.
Thanks
Amy says
Hi Amy, This recipe was adapted from a recipe from sweetashoney.com You should def check that blog out for great food ideas. She has actually adapted the recipe to make it gluten free (she also uses zucchini instead of carrots but just replace with carrots using same method in this recipe) It is made using arrowroot and coconut flour. http://www.sweetashoney.co/homemade-tortillas-healthy-zucchini-tortilla/
Hope this helps,
Amy
Amy says
Oh, I was actually after dairy free not gluten free. Any ideas?
Amy says
Hi Amy, I was supposed to write dairy free. There is no cheese in that recipe. I’m trying to think of other alternatives but would have to experiment a bit, sorry.
Cat says
Made these today with sweet potato & parsnip rounds instead of carrot. So. Good. ? Little guy is having his nap and it’s going to be a struggle for me not to eat them all before he wakes up! Love this recipe! I’m going to try all kinds of vegetables now. Thank you!
Amy says
So glad you like the recipe. Sweet potato and parsnip sound lovely. I have the same problem when I make these….never enough for the kids!
Diana says
Hi Amy! Thanks for this recipe I made them in the form of Mickey Mouse and my daughter loved them! They are so perfect in many ways. Also my husband loved them. Salutes from Mexico!
Amy says
Excellent! I’d have loved to have seen the Mickey Mouse version! So glad they were a hit and thanks for taking the time to tell me. x
Marianne says
I would love to make these for my granddaughter but she is only 7 months old and is not supposed to have cheese yet. What could I substitute? I am thinking banana or apple?
Amy says
I’m not sure how that would work to be honest. I have a couple of oat cookie recipes that you could use instead. They use banana to bind and some extra fruit. The raspberry ones are really good. You could blend the oats into flour, like in this recipe if you wanted. They are easy to adapt too.
Anne says
My 13 month old hates carrots, so I just tried these tonight as a way to get him to eat them. I made rounds instead of stars, but OMG he loves them!!! Thank you for the inspiration!
Amy says
Hi Anne, YEAH! I’m so glad they were a success ? If he loves theses I’m sure he will love the zucchini bites too – you should try them! Thanks for taking the time to give me feedback x
Marianne says
What could I substitute for the cheese? Banana or apple maybe?
Marianne says
Thanks. I will experiment and let you know how it turns out
Vanessa says
Wonder if you could us broccoli instead of carrots? Sweet potatoes? Just a thought. Think Ill give it a try!
Amy says
Oh yes, definitely. I’ve made them with courgette / zucchini (I have a post called zucchini bites) and they were great. Love the sound of the sweet potato ….
Phoenix says
How crunchy are these? Would they be appropriate for a toddler who doesn’t quite have all his teeth?
Amy says
Hi Phoenix, they aren’t crunchy they have a softer texture and my toddler (with out all his teeth) has enjoyed them for months. I hope you both enjoy x
Rebecca says
Hi! I love all your healthy recipes! My 19 month old will eat constantly so I am always looking for healthy snacks! These look great! Do you think these would work with spelt flour (bought to make you’re banana bread) thanks xx
Amy says
Hi Rebecca, thanks for your kind comment. I’ve never tried them with anything but the oat flour. I think they would work with the spelt though. Let me know if you try it 🙂
Shannon says
For those who are asking about flour substitutes, I made a batch with baby cereal instead of flour for added iron and they turned out great! 🙂 I just find that they need a little seasoning.
Amy says
Shannon, thanks for letting us know! Glad they worked out great ?
Kate says
I freeze these without any problems (stacks of twos with greaseproof paper between each layer) I take out however many I need in the morning and they’re defrosted by lunchtime.
My little girl loves these, usually stay true to the recipe but have put fresh coriander in the latest batch (husband says they taste medicinal yuk…Will see if little one agrees tomorrow).
Amy says
Hi Kate, thanks for your feedback as a lot of people have been asking if they can freeze them. Glad your little girl loves them and hopefully she likes them with coriander (i think it sounds delicious and no at all medicinal!) ?
Moragajagga says
Can we use other flour or a substitue for Oats? My daughter has CD and cannot have anything gluten
Amy says
Hi Moragajagga, I’ve not tried it with other flours, sorry. You could buy gluten free oats and make oat flour with them? I think a reader messaged me saying she tried it with almond flour and it worked well but I haven’t tried it personally.
Natasha says
I really want to try making these but how do you store them as I’d like to batch make them if she likes but she’s so fussy I wouldn’t want to waste ingredients??
Amy says
Hi Natasha, I haven’t stored these for long as my sons go crazy for them 🙂 I have stored them over night in the fridge. You could stick them in the freezer and take them out one at a time. I haven’t frozen them so can’t guarantee the outcome, sorry.
Hosting says
These carrot stars are a great high protein snack for kids. Made with only 4 ingredients – carrots, egg, oats and cheese. Delicious, easy and healthy.
Elise Isles says
Would these freeze?
Amy says
HI Elise, I haven’t actually tried but I think they would freeze well. Let me know if you try it. 🙂
Susan says
I made mine with a cup of carrot and half a cup of zucchini, and added a sprinkle of Italian seasoning. It was good.
Priya says
This looks interesting. Hope my picky eater likes it. Whats the shelf-life? How can i store it?
Amy says
Hi Priya, I haven’t been able to store them long as they always get eaten so quickly. I’d say they would be good in the fridge for a couple of days or freeze (although they may go softer)
Sorcha says
Do you roll it out like biscuit dough so you can cookie cutter the shapes? Or do you use a mould style baking tray? Thanks
Amy says
Hi Sorcha, the mixture is too wet to roll out like dough. I put a cookie cutter onto a lined baking sheet and put approx. a table spoon of the mixture inside the star shape and pushed it to the corners and then very gently removed the cookie cutter.
susy says
these look delicious but my daughter cannot have cheese. if i leave out the cheese, would it change the consistency and the way it bakes?
Amy says
HI Susy, I have never made it without cheese but it would be worth trying. It would probably be a lot softer but the egg should bind it. I felt I needed the cheese for flavour too so you may want to add some flavour through herbs etc. Let me know how it goes.
Anny says
I like this blog.Thanks for all your help
Stephanie says
Hi Amy – thanks for the great recipe! I have just made a batch for my eight month old, can’t wait for him to try them tomorrow. I was wondering whether they freeze ok?
Amy says
Hi Stephanie, I’m glad you liked the recipe and hope your eight month did too. I have never frozen them so can’t tell you, sorry. I keep meaning to but there are never any left to do so! (My boys LOVE them!)
Fiona says
I love this recipe-very popular all round. Worked really well. I also tried it with using cooked carrots grated which worked well too (easier to grate if you don’t have a food processor!)
Amy says
Great! I’m so glad you liked it Fiona. Thanks for commenting 🙂
Saira says
Just made these and added sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and black pepper to the mix. Absolutely delicious. Thanks for the recipe. You made my daughter and I, both Coeliacs, very happy. In fact, the whole family loved them.
Amy says
I’m so glad they were a hit Saira and thanks for letting me know. Love your additions, will try that next time 🙂
Laura says
We have an egg allergy in our house. Could I use a regular egg replacement in this recipe?
Amy says
Hi laura, I have never tried or worked with egg replacements so can’t help you with this, sorry. If you try it please let me know how it goes 🙂
Ashley says
I subbed egg for banana and they turned out great.
Amy says
Good to hear Ashley! Do they taste sweet?
Katie says
Very yummy…..I added coriander. .. i just love carrot and coriander….not sure how biscuity they were but they were fantastic…also added to a salad with toasted carraway seeds and monted yogurt….thanks x
Amy says
OH I love coriander in everything! I must add some the next time I make them. Love your salad idea too! Thanks!
carine says
Hi Amy, What a lovely blog you have! I absolutely love what you did with my taco shell original recipe. I may try this for my 3 years old soon 🙂 thanks for linking to my blog as well !
Amy says
Thank you Carine, it is a great recipe and I make both your taco shells and these a lot. Thanks for your comment 🙂
Jennifer says
Can you make these with all purpose flour or would the consistence change too much?
Amy says
Hi Jennifer, I received a message from someone who made them with both all purpose flour and oat flour. She said they were crunchier with the all purpose flour and tasted great. Hope you enjoy them 🙂
Jordan says
I’m always looking for ways to get my extremely picky eater to eat, and get all the important nutrients he needs. I hide veggies in everything and this is just genius! He absolutely loves them. I’m making my second batch as I write this. I plan on making up a lot of these for our Disneyland trip in a couple of weeks. Keep the kiddo fueled and healthy!
Amy says
I’m so glad they were a success and thanks for taking the time to let me know. Enjoy Disneyland!
Carmen Gibson says
Hi I have just recently found you on facebook and are looking forward to trying your recipes. I made the carrot stars and my 2.5 year old who is fussy and won’t eat carrot ATE 3 !!! he loved them we call them cheesy biscuits ( the mere mention of a carrot could be fatal , lol )
I look forward to trying all your recipes
Amy says
Thanks Carmen! I’m s glad they were a success and thank you for taking the time to tell me!
Cherie davies says
Hi, have you tried them subbing the oat flour with a different flour to make them gluten free? Really would love to try them. However I don’t eat oats. Thanks
Amy says
Hi Cherie, I haven’t tried it with any other flours, sorry.
Lori says
Bob’s Redmill makes a gluten-free oat.
Saira says
Hi, in response to the question regarding substituting oatflour, I only used self raising Doves Farm gluten free flour and they were delicious. I have made them twice now. I haven’t tried it yet but I reckon the carrots could be swapped with potatoes or sweet potatoes, or any root vegetable.
Amy says
Love the idea of switching the root vegetable. I’ve made them with zucchini and they were sooo tasty! Will post recipe soon but basically the same as this one switching out the carrot for zucchini.
Tara says
I made these and they look great, however they turned out more omelet like than I was expecting. Are they supposed to be crunchy like a cracker? I’m certain I followed the amounts of each ingredient as specified…..
Thanks!
Amy says
Hi Tara, thanks for your comment and for trying the recipe. These aren’t that crunchy and don’t have the texture of a cracker. They are hard enough to pick up but are quite soft inside. Did you make them quite thick? If you make them thinner they should be crispier. ??
Amy says
My (vegetable hating) girls LOVED these (and so did I). I made a few stars but found it much quicker to just make rounds. They have been great for snacking on but haven’t last long. This is the first recipe I’ve tried but have had a little look and plans to make a few more. Thanks for the ideas.
Amy says
Thanks for commenting and your positive feedback Amy. So glad you and your girls loved them. It is lovely to read that you like the blog and please do tell me how any other recipes go!
Ann says
Hi
Thank you for the recipe, I made them and they turned beautifully. However, what is the secret to make then into star shapes? I tried with a cookie cutter but the dough was so sticky I could not keep the shape?
Many thanks
Amy says
Hi Ann, thanks for your comment 🙂 I used a cookie cutter too. I pushed the mixture into the shape and then pushed down in the corners when removing the cutter. It took a couple of attempts to get the hang of it. Hope you manage next time!
Ann says
Thanks Amy, I will definitely do them again, star shaped or not! 🙂
Simone says
Love these! Brilliant idea and the taco idea is great too 🙂
Amy says
Thanks Simone 🙂
Corina says
I love the look of these. My little girl loves star shapes so maybe I will be able to get her to eat a savoury biscuit if I try these!
Amy says
Thanks Corina! Let me know if it works! You will then end up cutting everything into stars 🙂
Charlotte Oates says
These are so cute, I bet my boys would love them!
Amy says
Thanks Charlotte, they go pretty quickly when I make them 🙂
Tracey says
I’ll need to give this a try as I usually just make my own oat flour! I love the photo with the little hand, so cute! I’ll have to try to snap a similar one of my son, such a clever idea.
Kristel says
This récipe can go to the freezer ?
Amy says
Hi Kristel, yes they can be frozen 🙂