I realize that it can be challenging to carve out time to cook with kids. And sometimes we lack inspiration! So having easy, nutritious foods on hand for our kids (and ourselves) can be a life saver. These tots are great for baby led weaning (BLW), and a new staple for my 9-month old.

As a mom, it’s much easier to cook once and eat 10 times 😂

These broccoli tots are a very easy, low maintenance way to get veggies and nutrients on the table. Cook a big batch and freeze them for quick meals or snacks in a pinch. They’re also easy to modify to your liking – you can add more seasoning, substitute for a different type of flour, or change out the veggies.

Broccoli Tots

Makes 18-20 tots.

Ingredients:

• 2-2.5 cups frozen broccoli
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup organic buckwheat flour (or any flour of choice)
• 1 cup shredded cheese (I used organic cheddar)
• (optional) onion powder
• (optional) salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Steam broccoli until very soft.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F.
3. Chop broccoli to desired size (by hand or in food processor). If you have a younger baby, you may want to chop into finer peices.
4. Add all ingredients into a bowl and mix well.
5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Shape broccoli mixture into small ovals and line on baking sheet.
7. Bake in oven for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
8. Let cool and serve!

*You can stick the whole baking sheet in your freezer until frozen then transfer into a freezer-safe bag or container. I love using Stasher Bags for this! Tots will stay fresh in the freezer for 3 months.

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