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Little Bites: 7 Veggie Nugget Recipes Baby Will Love

If your baby has moved on from purees, try one of these easy to hold and fun to dip recipes.

By rtjuliagarza August 13, 2015

There’s a reason why chicken nuggets are so popular: easy to eat, fun to dip and quick for parents to heat up in the microwave. But if your mealtimes are starting to suffer from a case of Groundhog Day, it might be time to expand your (and your kiddo’s!) horizons. Perfect for finger-food-eating babies, these 7 nuggets are all easy to make and pack quite the nutritional punch. Chances are your little one will love them too since they’re easy to hold and fun to dip in a variety of sauces.

Photo: Veggie Staples

Spinach Potato Pancakes

If your baby is a fan of Dr. Praeger's Spinach Pancakes, you'll want to give this homemade version from Veggie Staples a try. Try adding in extra veggies, like shredded carrots, or mix in some cheese to cater to your little one's taste buds. Fry them up and serve with applesauce as a meal or snack.

Which nugget recipe are you excited to whip up for your kiddo? Let us know in the comments!

-Julia Garza