Healthy Salmon Quinoa Bites for Toddlers (Freezer-Friendly & Protein-Packed!)

Simple to Make, Packed with Nutrition, Loved by Kids

Looking for a kid-friendly, nutritious snack or meal that's simple to whip up and loaded with goodness? These Salmon Quinoa Bites tick all the boxes! They’re colourful and have a soft texture that makes them easy to eat, bursting with fresh, mild flavours perfect for developing palates. 

Even better, they pair perfectly with a creamy avocado dipping sauce, brightened with lemon and coriander to complement the salmon, or a refreshing tangy Greek yogurt dip with fresh dill. 

These bites are a great way to introduce herbs to your little one while keeping flavours simple and approachable. Plus, they’re perfect for meal prep—make a batch ahead of time, freeze them, and you’ll have a wholesome, ready-to-go option for any day of the week!

Recipe Snapshot:

• Serves: 4
  
• Prep Time: 30 minutes (includes cooling)
  
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
  

Nutritional Snapshot (per serving):

✔ With Avocado Sauce: Calories: 310 | Protein: 15g | Carbs: 21g | Fats: 19g

✔ With Yogurt Sauce: Calories: 310 | Protein: 18g | Carbs: 30g | Fats: 14g

Ingredients

Salmon Quinoa Bites:

• 80g uncooked white quinoa (rinsed)
  
• 215ml unsalted vegetable or chicken broth
  
• 150g fresh wild-caught salmon fillet
  
• 80g broccoli florets
  
• 60g carrot
  
• 2 eggs, beaten
  
• 2g fresh parsley or coriander, chopped
  
• 1g lemon zest
  
• 25 ml extra virgin olive oil
  

Avocado Dip:

• 1 ripe avocado
• 15ml fresh lemon juice
• 25ml water
• 10ml extra virgin olive oil
• 5g fresh coriander

Greek Yogurt Dip:

• 175g plain whole milk Greek yogurt
• 25ml fresh lemon juice
• 1g fresh dill, chopped
• 1g fresh parsley, chopped

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How to Make Salmon Quinoa Bites

1. Cook the quinoa: Add the quinoa to a small saucepan with the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. The quinoa is done once all the liquid has been absorbed, and the tiny seeds have popped.

2. Prep the oven: Preheat the oven to 175°C and line a baking tray with eco-friendly baking paper—or better yet, use a reusable silicone baking mat.

3. Bake the salmon: Check the salmon for pin bones, remove any you find, and place the fillet onto the lined tray. Bake for 12 minutes.

4. Cool the ingredients: Spread the cooked quinoa out on a plate to cool. Set the salmon aside to cool as well.

5. Chop the veggies: Add broccoli florets and carrot to a food processor. Pulse until they’re finely chopped and resemble breadcrumbs (this is key to sneaking in veggies 😀).

6. Mix it all: Once cooled, break the salmon into small pieces, checking again for pin bones. Add salmon pieces, quinoa, and chopped veggies into a large bowl.

7. Add the extras: Add beaten eggs, chopped parsley, and lemon zest. Mix everything well.

8. Shape the bites: Form into small bites—balls, patties, or any shape your toddler prefers (get creative).

9. Bake: Line the tray again with eco-friendly baking paper or a silicone mat. Arrange the bites in a single layer with about 3cm of space between each. Brush with olive oil and bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.

10. Cool and serve: Let them cool slightly, then serve with your favourite dipping sauce in our dishwasher-safe kids bowls, and watch them disappear!

Prepare Your Dipping Sauces

Creamy Avocado Dip: Blend avocado, lemon juice, water, olive oil, and coriander until smooth. Adjust the water to your desired consistency.

Tangy Greek Yogurt Dip: Stir Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, and parsley together until well combined. Chill until ready to serve.

Quick Tips

• Egg-free version? Add 25 grams of chia seeds and 75ml of water into a bowl. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes until thickened, then use it as you would the eggs.
• Dairy-free dipping sauce? Swap the Greek yogurt with your favourite dairy-free yogurt.
• Leftover dips? Keep them refrigerated for up to 3 days and pair them with fresh-cut carrot/capsicum and other healthy crackers for a nutritious afternoon tea/snack time.
• Leftover/Batch cooking: Keep leftover quinoa salmon bites refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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Happy snacking,
Vee & The Greenvyne Crew 🌱

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