It’s Wellness Wednesday, and with healthy living comes healthy eating.
Broccoli cheese bites — a perfect snack or appetizer to spice up any of your “go to” meals.
Ingredients:
- 1-10 ounce package frozen broccoli or 2 small crowns, florets chopped
- 1/2 cup whole grain bread crumbs*
- 2 large eggs (if your little one is not eating egg whites yet, use 3 yolks)
- 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon kelp (optional healthy add-in)
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seed meal (optional healthy add-in)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with oil or non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
If using frozen broccoli, cook broccoli according to package directions and chop into small pieces. If using fresh broccoli, chop and steam until tender.
Whisk eggs in a medium bowl.
Add remaining ingredients to bowl and mix until well-incorporated. (You may have to use your hands)
Shape the mixture into 1 1/2 inch nuggets and place on the baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping the nuggets over half way through the cooking time.
Serve warm.
