Carrot Star Bites are made with only 4 ingredients and are a great toddler snack or lunchbox filler.
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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.
- Lunchbox Friendly - great when you are looking for healthy lunchbox ideas
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Ingredient Information
For the full recipe, with ingredient amounts, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- 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
Step By Step Instructions and Photos
- 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 (¼ inch) thick. (You can make any shape you wish)
- Bake for approx. 13-15 mins (until crispy on the sides)
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
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
Nutritional facts
*This post was first published Nov 2014, it has been updated to include process shots, new images and more recipe information.
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 🙂