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.
Nes says
I just made this recipe without any changes and it tastes good. But it was so stuck to the parchment paper....my kids had to just scrape it out with spoons!
Amy says
Hi Nes, thanks for the feedback. I'm so happy you enjoyed the taste. I've never had a problem with them sticking to the parchment paper - I wonder if another brand would work or maybe just try adding to a well-greased tray. Amy 🙂
Mercedes Pintos says
Easy, quick and really tasty! My daughter loved them!!!!
Amy says
Thanks Mercedes 🙂
Maddie says
Hi, just made these for my 9 month old. They are great. Have you tried freezing these?
Amy says
Thanks Maddie, I'm glad you like them. I have frozen these with no issues 🙂
Bec says
Just wondering if there is a substitute for the cheese as my bub is dairy free
Amy says
Hi Bec, to be honest, I'm not sure how these would work out without the cheese. It could work but I'd say it would need some herbs for flavour.
Meiggidh says
Really quick and easy. They taste delcious for adults too! Thank you for the recipe, I'm excited to try out the other recipes and ideas you have!
Amy says
Thanks Meiggidh, so glad you enjoyed them and hopefully you find many other recipes to enjoy 🙂
Paul Latham says
This was simple and easy to make, really enjoyed the whole process, I made 12 instead of 20 and they came out juicy but really tasty. Great idea and loved by the wife, tomorrow I give them to my 20 month old. I know it will be a winner!!
Amy says
Great! Thanks Paul. I'm glad your wife approved, fingers crossed for your little one!
Tamika says
What other flours could I use?
Amy says
Hi Tamika, others have used all-purpose flour with success. I haven't tried any other flours so can't say how they would work, sorry. 🙂
Shannon says
I loved this recipe! Had two giant zucchinis to use up so after the first patch was such a success, I made a second. My 10 month old baby really liked the bites as finger food, but more surprisingly my picky husband loved them too! He kept saying "I'll just have another one" which is something I never hear! Thanks for the recipe! This is going to become a favourite for sure.
Amy says
Great to hear, Shannon, and thanks for the 5 star rating! I'm delighted that they are picky husband approved!
Nisha says
Can we use a chia egg instead ?
Amy says
Hi Nisha, I haven't tested chia egg in this recipe so can't guarantee how it would turn out, sorry.