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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: Creative and Healthy Fun Food

Broccoli and Cauliflower Nuggets

Baby will gobble up these cheesy broccoli and cauliflower nuggets. The broccoli and cauliflower are steamed and mashed, making the nuggets soft and easy to chew: perfect for little ones just graduating to table food. Picky toddlers might not even notice the hidden veggies. Creative and Healthy Fun Food has the quick and easy recipe.

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

-Julia Garza