Chicken Meatballs For Baby
These yummy Chicken meatballs for baby (8 month+) are fun to munch on. Great for toddlers & kids too, with hidden carrot and wholewheat bread
Ingredients
- ½ cup day old wholemeal/whole wheat bread crumbs (NOTE 1)
- ½ small brown/yellow onion (peeled, chopped roughly)
- 500 gm chicken mince (ground chicken) (NOTE 2)
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium carrot (approx. 120gm/4oz, peeled & grated)
- ¼ cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese (NOTE 3)
- 1 tbsp mild/light olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt & pepper (optional, omit if child under 12 months) (NOTE 4)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C (430°F) or 200°C (390°F) for fan-forced ovens. Line a large tray with non-stick baking/parchment paper.Place the breadcrumbs and onions into a food processor and whizz for 30 seconds or until the breadcrumb are moist.
- Transfer the breadcrumbs to a large bowl and add the remaining ingredients, then mix well to combine.
- Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to make the meatballs. Release the meatballs onto the prepared baking tray, then bake for 15 to 20 minutes. To check if the meatballs are done, slice one open in the middle.
Notes
(NOTE 1) Breadcrumbs - I used day-old multigrain bread, but you could use brown, whole wheat or wholemeal bread. To make your own breadcrumbs, pulse them in a food processor 3 to 4 times or until you get breadcrumbs.
(NOTE 2) Chicken mince (ground chicken) - You could swap chicken mince for turkey, pork, beef, lamb or plant-based mince.
(NOTE 3) Mozzarella Cheese - Any variety of melting cheese would work. Swiss, Monterey Jack, and all cheddars are great choices. It's worth the effort to grate your cheese rather than buying store-bought shredded cheese. Most pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents, which may not melt properly when heated.
(NOTE 4) Salt and pepper (optional) - Omit for babies under 12 months and if preferred, toddlers too.
Leftovers - Allow the chicken meatballs to cool completely at room temperature, then transfer them into a sealed container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. They also freeze well for up to 3 months.
I've used a third-party application to calculate the calories and nutritional information, so please use this as an approximate guide only.
Cooking measurements are in Australian standard spoon and cup measurements. For specific details and conversions, visit our Australian Cooking Measurements page.
Nutrition
Serving: 1meatballCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 59mgPotassium: 198mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 710IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg