It takes just five ingredients and 20 minutes to make these cheesy carrot stars by expert nutritionist Annabel Karmel.
Carrots, Cheddar, Parmesan, egg and self-raising flour and you've got 10-12 delicious bites for your weaning baby to enjoy. Perfect for older weaning babies, especially those embracing baby led weaning. These carrot stars are also a great choice for toddlers and preschool children as part of their dinner plate.
Ingredients
- 200g carrots, peeled and grated
- 50g Cheddar, grated
- 25g Parmesan, grated (or vegetarian alternative)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 4 tbsp self-raising flour
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Method
- Preheat the oven to 180C Fan.
- Put the carrots into a clean towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Place the carrots in a bowl, and add the cheeses, eggs, flour and seasoning (for babies 12 months +).
- Line a baking sheet with non-stick baking paper. Put a star cutter onto the sheet. Fill the cutter with the carrot mixture. Press down firmly. Remove the cutter and repeat. You could also use a small round cutter instead of a star.
- Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes until lightly golden and set.
Top tips for making cheesy carrot stars
Why not try this recipe with other root vegetables too - swap the carrot for parsnip or swede for a stronger flavour. And don't stress if you don't have a star shaped cookie cutter to hand, any shape would do; be it hearts, circles, squares, dinosaurs... the list goes on.
Annabel Karmel says; "Little ones will love the fun factor of these Cheesy Carrot Stars. You can cut the mixture into any shape - they will all taste delicious!"
Worried about weaning? Annabel Karmel answers all your weaning worries including what to do if your baby gags on food, and how to embrace a messy eater. We've also plenty of top tips on baby led weaning as well as expert tips on how to start weaning.
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