Zucchini Cheesy Fingers

This recipe is for 7 month baby & up

These easy, quick, tasty Zucchini Cheesy Fingers can be made with minimal effort and are made with just 4 ingredients! This is one of my most popular recipes on the blog and with good reason, lots of babies have enjoyed eating them, including my little one. These are freezer-friendly and can be served for breakfast, lunch or a wholesome snack. Need easy recipes for cold lunchboxes? Try them cold, they are just as good!

Zucchini cheesy fingers are a fantastic baby-led weaning (BLW) option that’s both nutritious and fun for little hands to hold. Made by grating zucchini, mixing it with a bit of cheese, and binding it with a small amount of flour, these veggie-packed sticks are baked until golden and slightly crispy. The zucchini adds a healthy dose of vitamins, while the cheese provides protein and calcium. Soft enough for babies to gum, yet sturdy enough to hold, zucchini cheesy fingers are an excellent way to introduce new textures and flavors while offering a wholesome snack or meal. Plus, they’re perfect for toddlers too!

Benefits of Zucchini Cheesy Fingers for Babies and Toddlers:

1. Nutrient-Rich:
   • Zucchini: Provides vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber, supporting your baby’s immune function, vision, and digestion.
   • Eggs: A great source of high-quality protein, healthy fats, and essential vitamins like B12 and D, crucial for growth and brain development.
   • Cheese: Offers calcium and protein, promoting strong bones and muscles.
2. Easy to Eat:
   • The finger shape is perfect for little hands to grasp, making it an excellent finger food for babies practicing baby-led weaning (BLW) and self-feeding.
3. Soft Texture:
   • The soft and tender texture is easy for babies to chew and swallow, making it suitable for those transitioning to solid foods.
4. Balanced Nutrition:
   • Combines vegetables, protein, and healthy fats in one bite-sized treat, providing a balanced snack or meal component for growing babies.

Substitutions:

Eggs: Substitute with a plant based egg option

Cheese: You can omit or substitute with nutritional yeast for some cheesy flavor. There are also some pretty good plant-based dairy free cheese options these days!

All-purpose flour: Most flours work well in this recipe, you can use all-purpose, gluten-free, rice flour, whole wheat flour or spelt.

What you need:

Grater 

Parchment Paper

Loaf Pan

Looking for more easy breakfast and lunch options for toddler and baby? Here are a few more you should check out:

Broccoli Cheesy Fingers

Mushroom Onion Egg Bites 

Egg & Cheese Toast Sticks

Strawberry Banana French Toast Bites