Broccoli Bites for Baby with Egg, Mozzarella, and Almond Flour

These broccoli bites combine finely diced steamed broccoli with eggs, shredded mozzarella, and almond flour. A little garlic powder and onion powder add flavor, and the mixture bakes in a muffin tin until it sets. The recipe is adapted from the Broccoli Bites recipe in the Yummy Bites app. The ingredients, steps, allergens, and times are in the recipe card on this page. The notes below explain how to prepare, check, and serve the bites. This is general cooking and feeding information, not medical advice.

How the ingredients work together

The eggs bind everything together and set as the bites bake. Mozzarella adds moisture and mild flavor. Almond flour gives the mixture a little body so it holds its shape in the tin. Dicing the broccoli finely spreads it evenly through each bite, so there are no larger chunks.

Before you start

This recipe starts with broccoli that is already steamed. The CDC suggests cooking foods for babies until they are soft and mash easily with a fork. If you want help preparing plain broccoli on its own, see our broccoli for baby guide. You can use a mini muffin tin or a standard muffin tin. Grease it with non-stick cooking spray as the recipe directs.

How to tell they are done

The 350°F (175°C) setting is the oven temperature, not the temperature inside the bites. About 15 minutes is the app's estimate, but ovens and tins vary, so the timer alone can't tell you the egg is cooked. Look for bites that are set all the way through, with no wet or runny egg in the center. For a more reliable check, FoodSafety.gov lists 160°F (71°C) as the safe minimum internal temperature for egg dishes, which you can confirm with a food thermometer. If the bites need more time, keep baking and check again.

Serving broccoli bites to your baby

Babies start solids at different times. The CDC notes that starting around 6 months depends on each child's developmental readiness. The app lists this recipe from 6 months, but that is a general grouping, not a sign that every baby is ready for a mixed baked bite. Let the bites cool, then check that each one is soft and fully set. Break or mash a bite into a size and texture that fits your child's current eating skills. Photos show presentation only, not a shape or texture that suits every child.

The CDC's choking-prevention guidance covers the basics. Your child should sit upright while eating. Stay close and watch the whole time. Keep meals calm, without rushing or distractions. Let your child choose what to pick up and eat at their own pace. For a simpler egg-only option, see our omelet for baby page.

Allergens in this recipe

This recipe contains three allergens: egg, milk (in the mozzarella), and tree nuts (in the almond flour). The FDA names all three as major food allergens. Read every product label, including the cooking spray, and check for possible cross-contact. Because these bites combine several allergens, they are not meant as a plan for introducing or reintroducing any single allergen. If you have allergy concerns, talk with your child's doctor for individualized guidance. Our allergens page has more general information.

For another broccoli meal, try broccoli rice for baby, or browse our recipes.