Are a perfect first finger food for baby, but don’t be surprised when the rest of the family starts popping them in their mouths as well! Filled with ground chicken, carrots, spinach and applesauce – these mini meatballs are a healthy (andcompletely addicting) food for baby and the entire family!
The first time I made these mini meatballs was when baby Parker was first starting on finger foods.Small and moist, these mini meatballs are a perfect food for baby to pick up and attempt to eat on their own.
The very next morning, I braved the store with both girls and got the only two ingredientsI needed to make these meatballs again –ground chicken and a bottle of wine. Well, you know the wine isn’t
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We had them again for dinner that night (adding some feta, which isn’t in the recipe, but totally gets a big YES in our books) and I served them over some basil pesto pasta with a side salad (for the adults) and a berry finger salad for the kiddos!
But my addiction didn’t stopped there, I have made these meatballsinto a sandwich filled with even more spinach, garlic-chive aioli and a ton of feta cheese pilled onto a ciabattabun, used as the filling for lettuce wraps, and of course I have made theminto patties and grilled them for some finger licking good chicken burgers (made with even more feta pilled on top as well as wayyyyyy too many slices of avocado).
The best part of this recipe is that it is totally adjustable to what you have on hand. Keeping the base ingredients you can switch out the carrots and spinach for anything you have on hand. Just make sure it is finely chopped.
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These Mini Chicken + Carrot Meatballs are a perfect first finger food for baby, but don't be surprised when the rest of the family starts popping them in their mouths as well!
Storage: you can store these meatballs in an airtight contatiner in the fridege for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.These Chicken Meatballs for babies, toddlers and kids are soft, delicious and nutritious. They are a great source of protein and are made with added veggies and fruit.
Meatballs are a fantastic finger food for babies, toddlers and big kids. The great thing about meatballs is that you can mix and match the flavours, meats, and serving options.
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For example, you can try lemongrass and ginger meatballs for a flavourful twist, or use ground lamb to make these spiced meatballs. You can also serve turkey meatballs in tomato sauce, for a classic and comforting meal.
When serving chicken meatballs to a baby try not to make the plate overwhelming by adding too much. Add one meatball along with two other foods such as sweet potato wedges and roasted broccoli and offer more if your baby is still looking for more.
For toddlers and older children, the portion sizes will increase and you can serve with a grain of choice, vegetables and some chopped fruit.
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If you want to make it a little more fun you could add the meatballs to a kid-friendly kebab stick with some chopped vegetables and fruit. They are also great added to wraps or pitta bread along with some salad.
Yes! Allow the meatballs to cool to room temperature. Then freeze the meatballs on a baking tray until solid. Transfer to a freezer bag and store for up to 2 months. Perfect for the nights when you have something for dinner that’s not so baby friendly.
Yes, I recommend splitting the mixture and adding some salt to the adult portions before cooking. It is always good for your baby/children to see you enjoy the same meal as you serve your children.
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You can just skip the milk and the breadcrumbs. They are added to make a lighter, more tender ball but the meatballs are still great without them.
Yes, you can. I haven't personally made these meatballs in the air fryer but a reader did. She cooked them at 350F (175c) for 10 mins, flipping them halfway. (Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature in the thickest part of each meatball. The min safe temp is 165F (74C).)
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Calories: 47 kcal | Carbohydrates: 4 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 2 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Trans Fat: 0.01 g | Cholesterol: 15 mg | Sodium: 20 mg | Potassium: 132 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 410 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 7 mg | Iron: 0.2 mg
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Receive family friendly recipes, delivered weekly to your inbox, for FREE! And receive a FREE ebook - How to Raise a Healthy Little FoodieSoft chicken meatballs for baby made with ground chicken, vegetables, soft avocado and seasonings, no bread or flour needed. These chicken meatballs are a great way to serve chicken for babies starting from 6-7 month and up. They are perfect for baby led weaning (BLW) as finger food, including toddlers and older kid’s school lunch box.
Since these baby chicken meatballs are freezer friendly you can make them ahead of time and serve them in under 20 minutes. Plus they are completely customizable, egg free option included.
That’s what I love about these baby chicken meatballs. They are SO EASY to make and meal prep friendly. They can be served with mashed cauliflower and roasted vegetables or saved for the next week’s meatball dinner, when hunger calls. Whether you’re doing baby led weaning or not these chicken meatballs are perfect as baby led weaning finger food – they’re soft enough for babies to gum them even when they don’t have any teeth.
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If you’re looking to reduce stovetop messes, then you’ll love how well these baby chicken meatballs can be browned in a hot oven rather than frying in a skillet. And then there’s the option to just simmer the meatballs in sauce without pre-cooking at all. I like to simmer the meatballs in chicken broth/ stock with some added coconut milk (or cream) with garlic and Dijon mustard and season to taste.
Gather the ingredients and form the baby meatballs, place them on parchment paper covered cookie sheet. Freeze them raw. Once frozen transfer them in a plastic bag and keep frozen for up to 3-4 months. When you need a quick finger food or meal for your baby, you’ll have fresh tasting chicken meatballs for your baby in no time!
Keep everything the same, you just need to replace the egg with parmesan cheese and add some bread crumbs (or flour) in order to absorb the extra moisture. Add them at the end with the meat and mix by hand. For the grain free / gluten free version opt for a nut/ seed flour or arrowroot flour.
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Soft chicken meatballs for baby made with ground chicken, vegetables, soft avocado and seasonings, no bread or flour needed. These baby chicken meatballs are suitable for 6-7 month old babies and up, baby led weaning (BLW) as finger food, including toddlers and older kid’s school lunch box. Egg free meatball version included.
Serving: 1 meatball Calories: 47 kcal Carbohydrates: 1.55 g Protein: 3.77 g Fat: 3.04 g Potassium: 159 mg Fiber: 0.7 g Sugar: 0.44 g Vitamin A: 446 IU Vitamin C: 1.4 mg Calcium: 6 mg Iron: 0.34 mg
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©. Content and photographs are copyright protected and need prior permission to use. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to other websites and any social media is strictly prohibited.These healthy Baby-Led Weaning Chicken Avocado Poppers are a fun way to incorporate some extra protein and healthy fats into meal and snack times. The perfect size and texture for babies and toddlers! Make up a batch in advance for a quick bite to eat!
If you’re looking for some fun and tasty ways to prepare chicken for baby (and the rest of the family!), these baby-led weaning chicken avocado poppers are the perfect option!
Not to mention, they’re easy to hold and are the perfect size for small hands. Great as a first food for BLW or finger food for older babies and toddlers!
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Additionally, you can freeze these poppers individually, so they make a quick nutrient-packed bite to eat that
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