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Carrot Star Bites are made with only 4 ingredients and are a great toddler snack or lunchbox filler.
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- Why These are a Great Snack
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- Carrot Stars
Why These are a Great Snack
- Balanced - this simple snack contains veggies, carbs, protein and dairy to keep little tummies satisfied.
- Vegetable Exposure - allows kids to see the versatility of vegetables are and how they can taste different when cooked and prepared in various ways.
- Freezer Friendly - meaning you can always have some to hand.
- Lunchbox Friendly - great when you are looking for healthy lunchbox ideas
Video Tutorial
Ingredient Information
For the full recipe, with ingredient amounts, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Grated carrots
- Grated cheese– a good melting cheese such as cheddar or mozzarella works well (or a mix).
- Oat Flour– You can easily make oat flour by blending / processing rolled oats. Alternatively you can replace with other flours such as all-purpose or almond.
- Eggs
Step By Step Instructions and Photos
- In a small mixing bowl, mix the grated carrot with some water, cover and microwave on high for 3 mins. Alternatively, you can steam or boil.
- Drain the carrots, place them on a clean cloth / absorbent paper and squeeze out the excess liquid.
- Place the carrots back in the bowl and mix with the remaining ingredients.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking sheet. Form star shapes of the mixture using a cookie cutter, the mixture should be approx. 0.5cm (¼ inch) thick. (You can make any shape you wish)
- Bake for approx. 13-15 mins (until crispy on the sides)
Storage Instructions
- REFRIGERATE: Store these carrot star bites in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Note: The stars will soften in texture when cold
- FREEZE: Allow to cool and freeze on a baking sheet. Once hard transfer the stars to an airtight container or ziplock bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
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Author: Amy
Carrot Stars
Made with only 4 ingredients this savoury snack is perfect for kids of all ages.
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes minutes
Serves:14 stars
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Ingredients
- 200g (1½ packed cups) Carrots Grated
- 125ml (½ cup) Water
- 70g (½ cup) Grated Cheese
- 2 Eggs
- 4 tbsp (15ml tbsps) Oat flour
Instructions
Pre heat oven to 180C / 350F / Gas 4 and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking sheet
Mixed the carrot and water in a bowl, cover and microwave on high for 3 mins
Drain the carrots and then place them on a clean cloth / absorbent paper and squeeze out the liquid. (You need to get the carrots quite dry for the recipe to work)
Place the carrots back in the bowl and mix with the remaining ingredients.
Using a cookie cutter, form star shapes of the mixture straight onto the prepared baking sheet. Make each star around ½cm / ¼inch thick.
Bake for approx. 13 mins (until crispy on the sides)
Recipe Notes
Cheese: You can use any good melting cheese such as cheddar, mozzarella or tasty. Or you can use a mix.
Flour: Oat flour can easily be made by blending / processing oats until a flour consistency. Alternatively you can replace with another flour (such as all-purpose or almond)
Cooking carrots without a microwave:Bring ½ cup water to boil, add the grated carrots and cook for 3 minutes. Alternatively, steam until soft.
I made 14 carrot stars, this will vary depending on the size of the cookie cutter.
Nutritional Information is a ROUGH guide only, calculated using an online nutrition calculator.
*Adapted from a recipe for Carrot Taco Shells by Carine Claudepierre of Sweet as Honey.
Nutritional facts
Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2470IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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*This post was first published Nov 2014, it has been updated to include process shots, new images and more recipe information.
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About Amy
Amy Whiteford runs the blog Healthy Little Foodies. She is a mum to two, has a BSc (Hons) Food Science, PGDE Primary Education and a Certificate in Childhood Nutrition. She uses her experience and knowledge to create healthy and delicious recipes for kids. Explore the site for creative ideas, tips, and inspiration! Read more
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Erin H
Such an easy recipe and delicious!Reply
Amy
Thanks Erin 🙂
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Lilli
Can I use an egg replacement or replacer?
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Amy
Hi Lilli, I haven't tested an egg replacement in this recipe so can't say for sure. Sorry.
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Kat
11mo gobbled these up! Added a little garlic and ginger. Might try cumin next time too!Reply
Amy
Great idea, thanks Kat 🙂
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Katelyn Allen
Can a 7/8 month old eat these ?
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Amy
Hi Katelyn, these stars contain a couple of the common allergens (dairy, egg) so you will want to have introduced them separately first before offering these. You should also be mindful of the sodium content as these contain a bit of cheese. The maximum recommended intake of salt for babies (up to 12 months) is less than 1g of salt a day (400mg sodium). You can read more here https://www.healthylittlefoodies.com/salt-for-babies/
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