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.
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!