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.
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