Vegetable Latkes
December 4, 2025
20-25 minutes
super easy
13-14 latkes
🥕🥦 Vegetable Latkes for Kids (9 Months & Up)- A Yummy Hannukah Tradition with a Spin on it!
There’s something truly special about cooking traditional foods for the holidays and these vegetable latkes add a kid-friendly, veggie-filled spin that the whole family can enjoy. Made with potato, carrot, broccoli, simple seasonings, and just a little flour, these latkes keep all the crispy, golden goodness you love while adding extra nutrients for growing little ones. They’re soft enough for babies 9 months and up, especially when lightly fried, cooled, and cut appropriately, yet still delicious and nostalgic for adults. Paired with sour cream, or a simple yogurt dip, they make the perfect festive snack or side during Hanukkah or anytime you want something healthy and comforting.
What makes these vegetable latkes so great for little ones is that they combine familiar textures (like grated potatoes and carrots) with small, soft pieces of broccoli for extra fiber and vitamins. The result? A beautiful mix of flavor, color, and nutrients wrapped up in a crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside fritter that even picky eaters love. Whether it’s your child’s first Hanukkah season or they’re already seasoned snack-time experts, these veggie latkes bring holiday magic straight to the table.
🌱 Why These Vegetable Latkes Are Great for Babies & Kids
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Perfect for 9 months+, soft enough to chew but still textured
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Packed with veggies for extra vitamins, fiber, and color
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A fun way to introduce holiday traditions early
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Finger-food friendly for self-feeding and great for BLW
🥦 Nutritional Benefits:
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Potato: Carbs for energy + vitamin C
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Carrot: Beta-carotene for eye and immune health
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Broccoli: Fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C, and plant-powered minerals
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Eggs: Protein and healthy fats that keep little bellies full
🍽 Serving Suggestions:
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Serve with a plain yogurt dip or sour cream
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Add a squeeze of lemon for the adults
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Pair with fruit for a quick balanced meal
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Cut into strips, halves for 9–12 months or bite-sized pieces
What You Need:
Medium size pot to par boil
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Ingredients
Adjust Servings
| 1 medium size potato (I used gold potato) | |
| 4 broccoli florets | |
| 1 carrot | |
| 2 eggs | |
| 3 tbsp all-purpose flour or flour of choice | |
| 1/2 tsp garlic powder | |
| 1/2 tsp onion powder | |
| avocado oil for lightly frying |
Optional
| salt to your liking (omit for younger babies) |
Directions
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