{"id":9874,"date":"2022-01-14T15:40:19","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T15:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.babyledfeeding.com\/?post_type=recipe&p=9874"},"modified":"2023-06-02T20:24:41","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T20:24:41","slug":"cheese-and-veggie-nuggets-for-baby-led-weaning","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.babyledfeeding.com\/recipe\/cheese-and-veggie-nuggets-for-baby-led-weaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheese and Veggie Nuggets for Baby Led Weaning"},"content":{"rendered":"

These Easy Veggie Nuggets with Cheese and Herbs are the perfect finger food for baby led weaning. My kids absolutely love these either warm or cold! They take less than 15 minutes to prepare, 25 minutes to cook and are amazing to stock up your freezer with quick weaning foods. These Veggie Nuggets are made using the best of fresh vegetables, herbs, cheddar cheese and are bound together with egg and wholemeal bread. Healthy nuggets couldn’t be made any better!<\/p>\n

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What is baby led weaning vs spoon feeding<\/h2>\n

Baby led weaning is a type of weaning where you skip pureeing chicken with avocado, banana then spoon feed it to your baby. With this method of weaning you instead, cook the chicken in a way that is super safe, cut into small pieces, and place it in front of your baby with a spear of avocado then let them eat it all on their own.  <\/p>\n

It is called baby-led because your baby leads the way right from the very start. They choose how much and what they put in their mouths \u2013 obivously with the help of a parent who will serve all the right nutritious food for weaning.<\/p>\n

Baby-Led weaning is a natural exploration of food. This is encouraged by giving your baby wholesome and naturally delicious foods that they will grab, explore and put into their mouths all by themselves.<\/p>\n

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Why are veggie nuggets a great Finger Food for Baby Led weaning?<\/h2>\n

Soft and easy to make finger foods are popular with kids of all ages, but are especially good for baby led weaning. These veggie nuggets make a great weaning starter food and are an excellent source of protein, healthy fats, carbohydrates as well as packed full of vitamins and minerals too.<\/p>\n

Mostly importantly though, these veggie nuggets are a mess free baby led weaning food too. So, your baby will gain the confidence in feeding themselves without making a mess in your kitchen. Older children love them as a lunchbox snack.<\/p>\n

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A Super Healthy Great Frozen Food<\/h3>\n

This easy nugget recipe is also a great freezer filler. Simply make this recipe ahead of time. Pop out the freezer beforehand and use it for lunch or dinner. They are a great meat-free light snack. If you’re making some for older kids or family members, just make bigger ones. Easy as that. <\/p>\n

How do I sneak Spinach into these Nuggets?<\/h3>\n

Chop it very finely and you can sneak plenty of this superfood into this recipe. It will mean each mouthful of nugget is packed full of goodness. Spinach is a superfood. It is loaded with tons of nutrients in a low-calorie package. Dark, leafy greens like spinach are important for skin, hair, and bone health. It is a source of protein, iron, vitamins, and minerals. Chop up an extra amount and keep for other recipes. Freeze them in separate bags to add to other meals for all the family. I do the same with fresh herbs. I chop up extra and put them into little bags for the freezer. With all this preparation you are well on your way to creating great Mess-Free finger foods for Baby Led weaning.<\/p>\n

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Cooking Tips<\/h2>\n