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.
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 🙂