Small bites10 min hands-on · 10 min total · 5 ingredients
Creamy white bean dip
Why it works for childrenMild, smooth and ready for spreading or dipping.
The ingredients bringProtein · Iron · Fibre
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Family kitchen · Small bites
Little broccoli & cheese muffins
Soft, savoury and handy the next day too. The base recipe makes about 12 small muffins to share.
- Hands-on
- 20 min
- Total time
- 45 min
- Base recipe
- 4 servings
Protein · Calcium · Folate
Why it works for children & what’s in itTimes are estimates for the base recipe. Larger quantities may take longer.
Step by step
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Keep it simple today.
Once cooled, snip broccoli into small pieces with kitchen scissors in the bowl. Stir the batter briefly; beating it for longer can make it tough.
What you can prepare ahead
Bake the night before, cool quickly and refrigerate. Freeze some straight away for another day.
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If there is room for it today
Helping is lovely. Watching is fine too.
Your child can mix the flour and baking powder or fold in cooled broccoli. Do not taste raw batter. An adult handles the hot tin and knife.
It does not have to be a family cooking project. It is fine to do it yourself today.
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Why it works for children.
Soft little muffins are easy to hold. Finely chopped broccoli is spread through in small pieces. Offer a little first; three muffins per portion is not a target to finish.
The nutrients in these ingredients.
- Protein
- Here, from: Eggs, milk and cheese
A building block children need for growth and for making body tissues.
About this nutrient - Calcium
- Here, from: Milk and cheese
Important for building bones and teeth, especially during growth.
About this nutrient - Folate
- Here, from: Broccoli
This B vitamin is needed to make new cells.
About this nutrient
These notes refer to the ingredients in the base recipe. The amount on the plate depends on preparation, portion size and swaps. Variety across the week makes the difference.
Make it yours.
Finely chopped, softly cooked cauliflower can replace broccoli. Frozen broccoli works too: cook following the packet and drain well.
Feeling a little unsure?
A small piece is enough for a first taste. Name the broccoli openly rather than hiding it. Something familiar can sit alongside.
Keeping leftovers
Cool within 1–2 hours and refrigerate in a container at 5 °C or below for up to 2 days. Use a cool bag when taking them out. Or freeze, thaw in the fridge and eat within 24 hours. If serving warm, reheat thoroughly once.
For younger eaters
Designed for family meals from age 3, not as a weaning recipe. Always adapt shape and texture to your child’s abilities. Cook hard pieces until soft or grate finely; cut up small round foods. Stay with your child while they eat. For known allergies, check ingredients and substitutions individually.
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Our approach & sources
These recipes are ideas for family life with children aged 3 and up. Quantities are a guide, not a target to finish. Age, appetite and individual needs vary. Variety across the week matters; no single recipe covers every nutritional need.
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