These Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bars are toddler tested and loved and are filled with tons of broccoli and protein, fiber rich quinoa so they're Mom approved, too!
I have been meaning to post this recipe for you guys for months because it's one of my favorite snacks to make for my little M. Not only is it incredibly healthy (hello broccoli and quinoa), but they are super tasty, too (hellooooo cheddar)! And when I say tasty, I don't mean to just my little vegetable loving toddler, but these Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bars have been loved by even super picky toddler palettes!
I was that mom that brought these Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bars as a treat to share with her class. And when I dropped them off and gave the list of ingredients to her teacher, she gave me an "Uh... ok. I hope the kids eat them..." Ouch.
So I left feeling like I was a total mom fail by dooming my poor child to be that kid of the totally uncool mom who doesn't send chocolate. Until I picked M up later that day and the same teacher RAVED about how good the bars were and how all the kids LOVED them and the moms were asking for the recipe! Healthy Mom win!
Ingredients Needed
Just 5! Does it get much easier? And so delicious we can't keep little hands out!
- Broccoli - Fresh is best but you can also use thawed frozen.
- Cooked Quinoa - Helloooo nutrition! We love this recipe to use up some leftover quinoa.
- Cheese - Parmesan and Cheddar
- Eggs - To bind it all
So Easy to Make
Toss everything in a bowl, mix well, and then add to a baking pan and bake! Does it get any easier?
They're great served as a meal (I'll often pack them for lunch with fruit for M), or I'll cut the bigger bars in half for a quick healthy snack- for M or I!
For moms that are looking for ways to sneak in those greens to a cheesy snack, this is the perfect way. Especially since you're also getting in all the fiber, iron, magnesium, and protein from the quinoa!
Other Healthy Toddler Friendly Snacks
Healthy Raspberry Chocolate Chip Muffins
Oatmeal Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cookies
I hope you moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, aunties, uncles, and other caretakers or loved ones of little ones try these! If you do, be sure to let me know on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Also, be on the lookout for mom and toddler approved, nutritious snacks and meals!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
- 3 cups broccoli, chopped just the heads
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Romano cheese, shredded or Parmesan
- pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F and grease 8 X 8 baking pan.
- Add quinoa, broccoli, cheddar, romano, and salt to a large bowl. Mix well.
- Add the whisked egg to the bowl and mix everything together until it's all well coated.
- Add mixture to the pan and smooth with spatula.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the edges begin to brown. Remove from oven and cool completely then cut into squares and serve!
- Store in an airtight container in fridge for 4-5 days.
