Cauliflower Cheese Bites

Ingredients

• 1 cup cauliflower florets (steamed, riced)
• 3 tablespoons cheddar cheese (grated)
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons plain flour
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Method

1. 01

   Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking tray with parchment.

2. 02

   Steam cauliflower florets until very soft. Cool slightly, then mash or rice finely.

3. 03

   Mix riced cauliflower, grated cheddar cheese, egg, and flour in a bowl until a firm mixture forms.

4. 04

   Shape into small rounds or oval bites and place on the prepared tray.

5. 05

   Bake 20–22 minutes, turning once halfway, until golden and firm. Cool completely before serving.

How to offer

Place 2–3 bites on the high chair tray. Always supervise during feeding. At 9 months, these golden bites are easy to pick up and full of calcium. Test by pressing firmly — they must squish. Great way to serve cauliflower when baby refuses the plain steamed version.

Storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat in oven at 170°C.

Nutrition note

In addition to being an excellent supply of choline for cell energy and a wealth of B vitamins, including B6 and folate, cauliflower is also a fantastic source of fiber to support a baby's digestive health. Cauliflower, like other cruciferous vegetables, contains a respectable quantity of vitamin C, which aids in the body's absorption of iron, an essential component at this point in life. Along with providing vitamin K for healthy blood, it is also a rich source of phytochemicals, which promote a baby's general growth.

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