Zucchini Bites, made from zucchini (courgette), cheese, eggs and oats are delicious hot or cold. A healthy lunchbox idea or snack for toddlers.
Why These are Great for Kids
- A balanced snack – this simple snack contains veggies, carbs, protein and dairy to keep little tummies satisfied.
- Vegetable Exposure – children often need to be exposed to vegetables a number of times before they start to enjoy them. If your child is still learning to like zucchini, this may be a good way of serving it.
- Easy to Make - There are so many benefits to getting your kids involved in the kitchen, this recipe is perfect for little ones as it has few steps and is easy to make.
- Great Hot or Cold - meaning they are perfect for taking out and about for snacks/lunchboxes.
What You Need
- Grated Zucchini
- Grated Cheese – a good melting cheese such as cheddar or mozzarella works well (or a mix).
- Oat Flour - (blend oats in a food processor/blender until flour consistency) You can replace with all-purpose if you prefer.
- Eggs
How to Make
- REMOVE EXCESS LIQUID FROM ZUCCHINIS - To ensure these zucchini bites work, it is important to squeeze the water out of the zucchini. Skip this step and the mixture will be too wet. Place the grated zucchini onto a clean cloth and squeeze. Get your kids to help with this, they will love it!
- MIX - Once the juice has been squeezed out of the zucchinis, mix it together with the remaining ingredients.
- FORM - Make balls, around ½ tablespoon in size. On a prepared baking sheet, flatten each ball into rounds approx ½ cm thick / ¼ inch. If you make them too thick they won't cook the same and with have more of an omelette / soft doughy like texture.
- BAKE - Until for around 13-15 mins, until browned and crispy on the outside.
Video - Watch How to Make Them
Fussy Eater Tip
- If your kids don't like seeing "green bits" in their food, peel the zucchinis before grating.
Storage Instructions
- REFRIGERATE: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Note: The bites will soften in texture when cold
- FREEZE: Allow to cool and freeze on a baking sheet. Once hard transfer the bites to an airtight container or ziplock bag and freeze for up to 2 months
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Zucchini Bites
Ingredients
- 250g / 2 cups Zucchini (Courgette) Grated
- 70g (½ cup) Cheese Grated
- 2 Eggs
- 4 tablespoon Oat Flour
- ½ teaspoon Italian Mixed Herbs (optional add more or less to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180C / 350F / Gas 4 and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet
- Place the zucchini on a clean cloth and squeeze out the liquid into a bowl. (You need to get the zucchini quite dry for the recipe to work)
- Place the zucchini back in the bowl and mix with the remaining ingredients
- Form ½ tablespoon balls and flatten into rounds onto the baking sheet. (Mine were around ½ cm / ¼ inch thick and I made 21)
- Bake for approx. 15 mins (until crispy on the sides)
Recipe Notes
Nutritional facts
*Originally posted April 2016. Has been updated to include process shots, new photos and extra recipe information.
Fiona O'Neill says
I made these today for the first time and they were absolutely delicious. My 9 month old girl LOVED them and ate 7 in one sitting plus other pieces of fruit and veg. I think she'd have eaten more if I'd taken more out with us! Thanks. I look forward to trying more of your recipes X
Amy says
Hi Fiona, So glas your little girl loved these and thanks for taking the time to tell me. Hope she enjoys the other recipes ?
KATIE says
What's the best way to store these zucchini bites, room temp in a tub or refrigerated?
Amy says
Hi Katie, I'd refrigerate them 🙂
Courtney says
Just made these for my toddler and I know she will love them. Thanks for the recipe!
Jordana says
I make something nearly identical with almond flour in place of oat flour! I do freeze them and defrost 1 at a time for my baby. She loves them. Thank you for the recipes!
Amy says
Hi Jordana, thanks for the feedback. I will need to try them with almond flour - sounds good! Thanks for the freezing info too 🙂
Mira | FoodSmartMom says
Oh my gosh! I have to try these asap! I grew up eating fried zucchini rounds but I haven't made them for my little man because I avoid fry foods now. I never thought of baking them!
Amy says
Thanks Mira, I hope you enjoy! Please let me know!
Catherine says
Hi.. Can i use plain flour ? Ive never even seen oat flour? Thnaks ps FAB site
Amy says
Hi Catherine, I just blitz some oats in a high speed blender to make oat flour. I'm sure plain flour will work well, I've never tried it but a reader said they did and it worked well. Hope you enjoy and so glad you like the site 🙂
Zoe says
These sounds gorgeous. Are they freezable?
Thanks.
Amy says
Hi Zoe, I haven't tried freezing them - sorry. I think they would freeze well though.
Vikki says
Hi Zoe, just wondered if you did freeze them and how they turned out? Thanks
Brigid Zemaitis says
Zoe and Vikki- if you still haven't tried it, I do freeze these and they are just fine! They don't microwave super evenly from frozen, but if you thaw overnight in the refrigerator that works best. Or if I forget to do that, I'll microwave for about 20 seconds, break off the hot edges, and put the (still frozen) center back in for another 15-20
Amy says
Thanks for the tips, Brigid!
Debbie Vanderputt says
Off to the shops to pick up some courgette - my daughter will love these! Good luck with the move, it sounds amazing 🙂
Amy says
Thanks Debbie! I hope your daughter liked them?!
Debbie Vanderputt says
As predicted she loved them...and I have to confess, so did I!!
Amy says
So glad they were a success! Thanks for letting me know!
DAWN says
Fab - and good luck with the move! How exciting x
Amy says
Thanks Dawn!