Whole Wheat Vegetable Baby Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 carrot
• 1/2 zucchini
• 2 tablespoons of whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoon of grated white cheese (optional cottage cheese or cheddar can be used)
• Salt (appropriate for your baby's age)

Method

1. 01

   Wash, peel and grate the vegetables. Make sure to squeeze the zucchini well to remove excess water.

2. 02

   Add to the grated vegetables the whole wheat flour, olive oil, egg, and optionally grated white cheese or cheddar. Adjust the amount of salt according to your baby's age.

3. 03

   Mix the ingredients well and make small fritters to your baby's liking. You can make them in the shape of small sticks or tiny circles.

4. 04

   Bake at 180C on a baking sheet or in a glass baking dish, checking occasionally, for about 20 minutes.

5. 05

   Let the fritters cool down a bit, then ensure they're in small bites that your baby can easily eat.

How to offer

Serve on a plate, cut to the size you prefer.

Storage

Store in the refrigerator

Nutrition note

Carrots are a good source of vitamin B6, a necessary ingredient for a baby's body to grow and develop, as well as fiber to help with digestion. They also contain carotenoids, which are elements that turn into vitamin A in the body and helps eye development. Raw carrots may soften stool, however cooked carrots may bind stool. Children may experience constipation in different ways, though. Overall, carrots may aid with constipation because of their high fiber content when consumed with proper fluids, exercise, and other fiber-rich foods.

Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer