Healthy Baked Broccoli tots
Who can say no to these Healthy Baked Broccoli tots… 😀
Especially kids will go crazy for…
If you’re a broccoli fan, then these are for you!
Perfect healthy snack, side dish, or even as an appetizer when you have friends and family gatherings.
Say goodbye to guilty snacking and embrace a delicious, nutrient-packed alternative with our Healthy Baked Broccoli
Also, these Healthy Baked Broccoli tots freeze very well and heat/defrost in a microwave easily.
Instead of the breadcrumbs, you can replace them with almond flour and they’ll come out so tasty.
Cheese makes these tots tastier, but for a dairy-free version add more breadcrumbs instead of parmesan cheese.
For dipping, ketchup, chili sauce or BBQ sauce is good.
When we think of tots, we often picture deep-fried, golden nuggets with a side of guilt. However, Healthy Baked Broccoli Tots challenge this stereotype. By opting for a baked approach, we preserve the integrity of the ingredients while delivering a satisfying crunch that rivals any fried counterpart. It’s a shift that proves health-conscious choices can still be utterly delicious.
Here is another delicious recipe for Broccoli lovers, Apple Broccoli Salad
Enjoy 🙂
Ingredients
- 1 medium head broccoli cut into florets
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Parsley
- 2 egg
- Salt per to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil; add salt, and the broccoli florets, and cook for about 3-5 minutes.
- Drain them well and finely chop cooked broccoli florets.
- In a large bowl, add chopped broccoli, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and eggs and mix well to combine.
- Place the mixture in the refrigerator to chill for about 10 minutes.
- Spoon out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture with your hands to make a tot form(see the shape in the video below
- Place them on the greased baking sheet and repeat the process.
- Bake for about 18-20 minutes.
- Serve with ketchup, chili sauce, BBQ sauce or your favorite dipping sauce!
Allow the broccoli tots to cool for a few minutes before serving. Pair them with a light dipping sauce or enjoy them on their own for a wholesome snack that satisfies both your taste buds and your nutritional needs.
