Homemade Broccoli Tots

These Homemade Broccoli Tots are the perfect Finger Food for your little ones. Who are we kidding? They’re great for everyone in the family. These tots are gluten-free, nutrient-dense, and fun to eat dipped in ketchup. Make as a breakfast side, pack in your little one’s lunchbox, or as an on-the-go lunch or snack. These are delicious, healthy, and everyone in your family will love them. 

Homemade Broccoli Tots

Hello there February and hello there first recipe of the month. Can’t believe that it is February already. We’re only a week away from Valentine’s Day and it’s unbelievable how fast time flies. Before we know it, it will be Saint Patrick’s Day then Easter and then Summer will be here in no time.

As much as I sometimes wish I could slow time down, I am excited for all of the upcoming holidays and seasons. They inspire me to create new, fun, and creative recipes. Can’t wait to come up with some good ones and share them with you guys.

Today’s recipe was created last year and was posted on my Instagram. These Homemade Broccoli Tots are pretty amazing and a great low-carb option to regular tots. The fact that they’re made with broccoli makes them so healthy and something that can help moms with picky eaters. They’re a fun green color so you can refer to them as hulk tots or with Saint Patrick’s Day coming up as St. Patty’s Tots. I find that kids tend to go for foods with fun names. 

I decided to use flax meal in these and see how they would come out. Lately I have been inspired to use flax meal more in my foods. Aside from flax seeds being so beneficial to our bodies, they make a great substitute for refined flours or breadcrumbs. Flax meal adds the texture needed and holds recipes together while making them more nutritious.

Ingredients needed to make Homemade Broccoli Tots:

• Broccoli Head– You can also use cauliflower.
• Flax Meal– Will add structure and a base to your broccoli tots. Also adds nutrients and keeps these low-carb.
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese– I highly suggest buying bricked cheese and shredding it yourself.
• Egg– Biding agent.
• Spices and Herbs– Garlic powder, paprika, dried parsley, and pink sea salt.

Equipment needed to make Homemade Broccoli Tots:

• Food Processor– To pulse all of the ingredients together.
• Large Baking Sheet Pan– To place prepped broccoli tots and bake them.
• Parchment Paper– For lining baking sheet pan.

How to make Homemade Broccoli Tots:

• Step 1– Preheat oven at 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet pan with parchment paper.
• Step 2– Place all ingredients in a food processor bowl; broccoli, flax meal, cheddar cheese, egg, garlic powder, paprika, parsley flakes, and pink sea salt. Pulse on high until all ingredients are well combined. 
• Step 3– Using your hands, scoop small amounts of broccoli mixture and shape them into tots that are about 2-3 inches long. Place tots on prepped baking sheet pan lining them up next to each other as you shape them. You should end up with about 24 broccoli tots. 
• Step 4– Once all tots are prepped and lined on baking sheet pan, place in the oven. Bake for 12 minutes. 
• Step 5– Remove tots from the oven and allow them to cool-down for a few minutes. Serve while still warm with favorite dipping sauce like ketchup. Place any leftover tots in a container or zip bag. Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for 3-4 months.

Tips and Substitutions:

1. Line baking sheet pan with parchment paper- This will prevent broccoli tots from sticking to the pan.
2. Omit salt for babies under 1 years old– Babies kidneys are not developed enough to process foods high in sodium. They can’t consume salt until they turn 1. Omit the salt in this recipe and keep everything else the same for BLW and/or if your baby hasn’t had their first birthday yet.
3. Substitute for flax meal- Use blanched almond flour.
4. Switch up broccoli for other veggies- Cauliflower is a great substitute as well as zucchini, sweet potato, carrots, etc.

Homemade Broccoli Tots FAQ’s:

Are veggie tots healthy?

These homemade broccoli tots are healthy and made with just a few ingredients. They are made with broccoli and can easily be made with other veggies too. Making them packed in vitamins and minerals. They are also made with flax meal. Which makes these tots rich in fiber. 

Can you make Homemade Broccoli Tots ahead?

Yes. You can easily make these broccoli tots ahead of time. Keep them refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days. You can also freeze them and keep them frozen for up to 3-4 months. 

Are these broccoli tots gluten-free?

Yes. These broccoli tots are made with flax meal which is naturally gluten-free. They are also a great low-carb option. 

Can I make them dairy-free?

These broccoli tots can easily be made dairy-free simply by using your favorite dairy-free cheddar cheese.

Meal Prepping it:

This is a very quick and easy recipe to prep and cook. It’s perfect for meal prep and have in your fridge ready for the week. It takes less than 10 minutes to prep and 12 minutes to bake in the oven. Perfect for meal prep!

Can Homemade Broccoli Tots be frozen?

Broccoli tots can certainly be frozen. When making these is always a great idea to double the batch. Like this you can have some to eat right away and the rest to freeze for later use. Fill up a silicone zip bag (or any other freezer friendly container) with the broccoli tots you will be freezing. When you’re ready to have them, thaw some out in the fridge and throw them back in the oven for a few minutes. Keep broccoli tots frozen for up to 3-4 months.

Did you like this Homemade Broccoli Tots recipe? You may also like these other Finger Foods:

• Zucchini Quinoa Bites
• Sweet Potato Chickpea Nuggets
• Quinoa and Spinach Salmon Cakes
• Mini Cauliflower Crusted Grilled Cheese with Spinach
• Broccoli and Cheese Quesadillas

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Homemade Broccoli Tots

These Homemade Broccoli Tots are the perfect Finger Food for your little ones. Who are we kidding? They're great for everyone in the family. These tots are gluten-free, nutrient-dense, and fun to eat dipped in ketchup. Make as a breakfast side, pack in your little one's lunchbox, or as an on-the-go lunch or snack. These are delicious, healthy, and everyone in your family will love them. 

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword broccoli tots

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 32 minutes

Servings 24 tots

Calories 67 kcal

Author Angelica Arias

Ingredients

• 1 broccoli head (remove florets from stem)
• 1 cup flax meal
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp parsley flakes
• 1/2 tsp pink sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven at 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet pan with parchment paper.

2. Place all ingredients in a food processor bowl; broccoli, flax meal, cheddar cheese, egg, garlic powder, paprika, parsley flakes, and pink sea salt. Pulse on high until all ingredients are well combined. 

3. Using your hands, scoop small amounts of broccoli mixture and shape them into tots that are about 2-3 inches long. Place tots on prepped baking sheet pan lining them up next to each other as you shape them. You should end up with about 24 broccoli tots.

4. Once all tots are prepped and lined on baking sheet pan, place in the oven. Bake for 12 minutes. 

5. Remove tots from the oven and allow them to cool-down for a few minutes. Serve while still warm with favorite dipping sauce like ketchup. Place any leftover tots in a container or zip bag. Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for 3-4 months.

Recipe Notes

Tips and Substitutions:

1. Line baking sheet pan with parchment paper- This will prevent broccoli tots from sticking to the pan.
2. Omit salt for babies under 1 years old– Babies kidneys are not developed enough to process foods high in sodium. They can’t consume salt until they turn 1. Omit the salt in this recipe and keep everything else the same for BLW and/or if your baby hasn’t had their first birthday yet.
3. Substitute for flax meal- Use blanched almond flour.
4. Switch up broccoli for other veggies- Cauliflower is a great substitute as well as zucchini, sweet potato, carrots, etc.

*Recipe updated as of 03/07/19 for improvement.

Nutrition Facts

Homemade Broccoli Tots

Amount per Serving

Calories

67

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

5

g

8

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Trans Fat

 

0.001

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

2

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Cholesterol

 

12

mg

4

%

Sodium

 

92

mg

4

%

Potassium

 

144

mg

4

%

Carbohydrates

 

4

g

1

%

Fiber

 

3

g

13

%

Sugar

 

1

g

1

%

Protein

 

3

g

6

%

Vitamin A

 

256

IU

5

%

Vitamin C

 

23

mg

28

%

Calcium

 

64

mg

6

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Number of total servings in estimated. Actual number of servings may vary depending on your own personal preference in portion sizes.

**Nutritional values shown are general guidelines for 1 serving using the ingredients listed above. These numbers do not reflect and may vary depending on substitutions, additions and/or different brands and/or other ingredients that may be used. 

**Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links and sponsored content. All the opinions are my own and I only recommend products I use in my own home with my own family. 

*Post and Pictures updated as of 03/13/19