Spinach Nuggets

"This is a very easy, very healthy and very yummy recipe from wholesometoddlerfood.com. It's great for kids but I have been asked to make it for adult social events. It shocks people because it is so healthy yet looks and tastes "unhealthy"."
 
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Ready In:
35mins
Ingredients:
5
Yields:
12 muffins
Serves:
12
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ingredients

  • 16 ounces frozen spinach, cooked drained and chopped if needed
  • 34 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 14 cup flax seed meal (if you don't have these things add 1/4 cup more bread crumbs) or 1/4 cup wheat germ (if you don't have these things add 1/4 cup more bread crumbs)
  • 1 12 cups shredded cheddar cheese (you could also try cheddar flavored with sundried tomatoes and basil)
  • 3 eggs
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directions

  • Heat oven to 375.
  • Lightly coat baking sheet with oil or use a non-stick mini muffin pan.
  • Combine all ingredients well.
  • Shape into nuggets or spoon into muffin pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. (Turn nuggets over after 15 minutes).
  • Serve with Ranch Dressing for dipping.

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Reviews

  1. Can you store these in the freezer? My son likes to eat these at school, but I want to make sure they're freezer friendly first
     
  2. Very good! I used my food processor and that made these so easy to make. Used feta and sharp cheddar and 1 cup bread crumbs since I didn't have any flax. I just baked them on a couple of cookie sheets, turning once. Thanks for posting!
     
  3. Very yummy! I threw it together in my food processor, so it was super fast too. Thanks for the recipe!
     
  4. These were so easy and such a hit with the entire family. I added whole flax seed and a bit of Feta and Parmesan cheese. Dipped in low fat ranch and was great for movie night. Thank you so much!
     
  5. Fantastic! I also saw this recipe on wholesometoddlerfood first, and they've become a staple in our house. My toddler likes them with ketchup, I like them plain but serve them with ranch if we're entertaining or something. I've also added garlic & onion on occasion.
     
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