These frittata fingers make the best finger food for baby led weaning and toddlers!
Cooking for babies is HARD work! With my daughter I returned to work when she was 6 months old so I pretty much outsourced the majority of her weaning to her childminders from Monday to Friday.
At the weekend I muddled along with a mixture of purees, fingers foods and those squeezy packages of baby food (don’t judge!)
When my son came along I was lucky to have more time at home to learn how to cook for a baby and to experiment with different flavours and textures.
Although I started with puree and mashed food with my son we quite quickly moved on to baby led weaning. It wasn’t a conscious decision as such, my son just seemed to prefer to feed himself from an early age.
And desperate to come up with filling and nutritious meal ideas I started making these frittata fingers.
They are tasty yet mild, perfect for little taste buds. I used broccoli and courgette / zucchini in my recipe but I often use other veg depending on what I have in my fridge.
It’s also a great way to use up any leftover cooked veg that you have hanging round!
What I also love about these frittata fingers is that they are super soft and perfect for babies with just a few or even no teeth.
We are past the weaning stage now but I still make this recipe for my son at least once a week for lunch. It’s also fantastic for popping into lunch boxes to take out and about or to picnics.
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Broccoli & Cheese Frittata Fingers
Prep Time: 7 mins- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 22 minutes
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Main Meal
Cuisine: Italian
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These frittata fingers make the best finger food for baby led weaning and toddlers!
Ingredients
- ½ tbsp oil
- 75g / 1 cup grated courgette / zucchini
- 50g / 1 cup chopped broccoli
- 3 medium eggs
- 25g / ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp plain flour (can use gluten free or normal)
- ½ tsp dried mixed herbs or oregano
Instructions
- Preheat to oven 180c / 350f. Grease and line a baking dish with parchment paper. I used a 8in / 20cm square dish.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan. Add the courgette and broccoli and fry lightly for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
- In a bowl mix the eggs, cheese, flour and herbs together. Add the cooked vegetables and mix until well combined.
- Pour this mixture into the lined dish and bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow the frittata to cool before cutting into fingers or squares.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
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Sasha says
Amazing! Thank you! I made them in cupcake tins and it made 6 large fritters. Cooked them for 15 mins and might have been a tiny bit over but still turned out great!
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Vicky says
Hi Sasha, Great idea to use a cupcake tin. Glad to hear they turned out well and you enjoyed them. Thank you for taking the time to come back to us. Happy cooking.
Ashleigh says
I was wondering if these are any good to freeze after making?
Bianca Carey Spencer says
Hi Ashleigh! These frittatas are really best served fresh and can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. They can be frozen (allow to cool completely before wrapping the slices individually to be frozen), but I’d definitely say they are best served from fresh.
Nina says
My husband ate about three quarters of this while it was cooling on the bench, so that says it all really! I actually made it for my 9 month old baby, and she liked it too (what was left of it). Definitely a winner.
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Cari says
This has been my go-to easy meal since my daughter was a baby. Instead of courgettes, though, I’ve always used carrots for a touch of sweetness. Once sliced, the pieces freeze really well too.
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Catherine Kelly says
Today we tried this recipe for dinner. It seemed like a yummy alternative to oatmeal and the plain scrambled eggs I was planning. My twins, 15 months old, ate them readily. I had to alter a lot due to lack of ingredients, but the integrity of the recipe was kept. I had broccoli on hand and three cheese in a packet, with three eggs and Pamela’s Pancake mix instead of flour because I am gluten-free and I wanted to taste the recipe after putting in the efforts. I always taste what my babies eat unless gluten laden, then my husband does the tasting. 😛
Overall, the twins enjoyed and so did my husband and I!
Thanks so much!!
I am repeating this comment as the computer did not put the 5 stars as I chose. It only put 4 for some reason.
Also, I just downloaded the app and have planned already for the week. I am so saved for ideas. Thank you double time from my busy heart! I have to work at home due to COVID19 as I am a teacher and have to teach online. I am so thankful for your recipes. I don’t think you realize how much time you just saved me!! <3
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Valerie says
Just made these for my 8 months old twins , big success for both of them ! Very easy to make and versatile, will try the other version soon 🙂
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Mimi says
Im so happy I found this recipe. My kid loved it, along with the picky eaters that i babysit from time to time. I could literally not get anything healthy in them. Thanks so much!
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Anonymous says
Fail proof. Every time. Thank you
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Rabia Rauf says
Hi. This recipie sounds great as my little one is refusing having any vegis.. wanted to ask instead off using eggs could i substitute with something else?
Thanks
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Ciara Attwell says
Not really as eggs are a pretty essential part of a frittata!
Danielle says
Are these eaten cold or do you pop them in the microwave?
Ciara Attwell says
Either cold or heat in the microwave!
Sarah Marie says
So easy and so delicious! Made for my almost-7 month old he loved it; perfect texture for baby-led solids! I used zucchini, mushrooms, spinach and onion powder… and about 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. The whole family devoured the dish- I think we will be making a hundred variations on this! Looking forward to trying your sweet potato frittata recipe! Thanks.
Ciara Attwell says
Thanks Sarah!
Claudine says
Awesome recipe! My 23 month-old loved these as did the adults in the house. We also tried the sweet potato and red pepper frittata fingers which were also delicious ?
Ciara Attwell says
Thanks Claudine! So glad you liked them!
Hannah says
Really yummy and so chuffed to have found a recipe with broccoli in it that the kids will actually eat without complaining!
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Nicole says
Sooo easy to mak and my little one loved it! Thankyou
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Gabby says
Hi! I am excited to try this recipe. Could I replace squash with something else? I have carrots, sweet potato, apples, green beans. Or do you think it’s still good to make without the squash?
Ciara Attwell says
Hi, you can replace with other veggies!
CARLen says
Can these be frozen?
Gina says
Just made these for my toddler & non-broccoli OR cheddar loving husband and they both loved it! Thanks 🙂
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Teresa says
I love anything with eggs and seems like my daughter is showing signs of that too so I really liked this recipe! It was a good way to introduce broccoli too, I was a little nervous giving her steamed broccoli to start. Thanks!
Ciara Attwell says
So glad she liked the frittata Teresa!
Rachel says
I made your squash/potato tots which my 8mo loved and now going to make your sweet potato frittata and this amazing slice. Could i add some grated meat into this like liver? Would quantities stay the same for everything else? Thanks!
Ciara Attwell says
Yes Im sure that would be fine.
Alexandra says
Hi, I’m not sure what I did wrong, but these are much thinner than the picture you posted. Tastes delicious though!
Ciara Attwell says
Did you use a bigger dish?
Sara says
Thanks much! I made these for my baby arrived 9 months of age… He happily ate them. This is the best recipe I found!
Ciara Attwell says
So good to hear that Sara! x
Lisa says
Delicious and simple! What a great recipe. I made this tonight, doubled it and we all ate it!
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Ciara Attwell says
Thanks Lisa!!
Amy says
I just made these for lunch and my whole family gobbled them up! Delicious! 🙂 thanks for the recipe!
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Ciara Attwell says
Amazing!! So glad you enjoyed them!
dalin says
Dalin A few days before Kaitlyn turned 6 months old, we got started on our solids journey. Kaitlyn’s first food was roasted sweet potato sticks (just like Hailey’s) and, like most baby-led adventures,
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Merily says
Looks supet delicious! However, I wonder for how many ppl is this recipe as I find 3 eggs to be too much for 1 time serving for a toddler. I usually don’t serve more than 1 egg a day. / thx!
Ciara Attwell says
The recipe serves 4!
Joy Chao says
This recipe looks so yummy. I want to make it for my 9mos baby,but i can only get baby mozzarella cheese here,can I successfully make this frittata finger with it? I worry it won’t be firm enough!
Thank you
Scott says
Hi Ciara:
I love your recipe for these broccoli cheese frittata fingers! Just perfect to make a frittata into finger food. I’m putting together a recipe roundup and would like to feature your recipe link with the image. We will not repost the recipe and will also link the image to your site as well. Please let me know if this is ok- thanks!
Scott
Ciara Attwell says
Hi Scott, that’s absolutely fine. Thanks for sharing my recipe!
beashi says
Do these freeze well? I was hoping to make a double batch and freeze the rest for the week.
Ciara Attwell says
Hi Beashi, I don’t like to freeze them as I find the texture of the egg goes a little funny, but its up to you. You might be ok with it!
Sonya says
Made this for the fam tonight, success! Very easy, calls for ingredients that are most likely readily on-hand (and you could easily substitute various veggies according to what you already have), healthy and actually quite fast to make. Great for a quick but nutritious weeknight meal. Two picky eaters loved it. The third one is going through a phase where he won’t try anything at dinner time, but we can heat up the leftovers tomorrow and try it out at lunch time for him. I highly recommend it and will make this again!
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Ciara Attwell says
Hi Sonya, thanks so much for coming back and commenting. I’m so glad (most!) of the family enjoyed these! I have a sweet potato version that you should try too!
Kim says
My 17 month old daughter has refused veggies for a few weeks now and has never liked broccoli. We made these tonight and she actually ate them! Success! Thank you.
Ciara Attwell says
That’s amazing, I’m so glad to hear that!
Amy L says
Here’s an odd comment … I think these look yummy for adults! Easy for a brunch pot luck. We also cook breakfast for my sons’ teachers during National Education Week. I can see the teachers liking these. I would experiment with making them fit into a 9X13 casserole so I’d get more pieces — or just make two 8X8 square batches. Maybe fold some bacon into one and leave the other one just veggies. I see much potential.
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Ciara Attwell says
That’s not odd at all. I eat these all the time for lunch!!
Amanda says
Thanks for the recipe! After sneering at it, my 11 month old gave it a try and loved it!! Now she’s gobbling it all down. So happy she’s getting her vegetables, protein, and dairy!
Ciara Attwell says
That’s fantastic! So glad she enjoyed it!
Jess says
Would this recipe be OK to give to my 8 month old? I’m in need of some new exciting foods for him! Thank you.
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Ciara Attwell says
Hi Jess, yes I gave these to my 8 month old. Just make sure the broccoli is cut up very small. It might also depend on how many teeth your baby has, you will know best!
Sinead says
Made these this evening, great taste but was much too soft to cut into any solid shapes. Tried grilling after to make firmer but no joy. Any idea what I’ve done wrong?
Ciara Attwell says
Hi Sinead, that’s strange as they always firm up when I make them. Are you sure your oven is hot enough? A lot of oven actually vary quite drastically in temperature from water they say they should be. Try turning the temp up a little and/or cooking longer and that might solve the problem. x
Ella says
We love these! I added more cheese as my boy is a cheese eating monster, and most of the time a vegetable refusenik, but he scoffs these down.
Thank you!
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Ciara Attwell says
There’s nothing wrong with being a cheese monster, hee hee!!!
Niomi says
These look great, going to give them a try this week, I would imagine they would freeze ok? And for how long?
Ciara Attwell says
Yes you can freeze them. Let them cool, cut them and then pop them into freezer bags or a container!
nadia says
What a great lunch recipe 😀 I think it also makes a perfect snack 🙂 and OMG your son is so cute!!!
Ciara Attwell says
Awww thanks Nadia!