Toddler Tapas

I got on a roll this weekend with making ahead some toddler snacks.  The Baked Zucchini Coins I got from the Weelicious site.  The recipe is at http://weelicious.com/2010/06/15/baked-zucchini-coins/.  

The Mac'n'Leftovers Bites are my own experiment -- and they are GOOOOOOOD.  Mommy scarfed down two before Zoe could try.    I had about 1/4 cup each of leftover baked ham, macaroni and cheese, and broccoli.  I mixed all with a little beaten egg (not all of the egg, just enough to bind it together) and put in greased mini muffin pan.  Topped with a little whole wheat bread crumbs and baked 425 oven for 10 minutes.   

Also from leftovers -- and my mad scientist brain -- came these Toddler Kabobs.  I put cream cheese, strawberries, pineapple and avocado on baby-safe picks.  

Finally, I made a valient attempt to make Weelicious' Japanese Rice Balls, but my rice wasn't sticky enough!  I'll try the recipe again, but instead, I combined the ingredients with a little cheese and made Mini Casseroles.  I put them in the freezer, ready to take out and bake as needed.   Note: I had replaced the fish with some leftover turkey I needed to use up, so a little parmesan cheese seemed to go well with the casserole.  I also added just a little beaten egg to keep the casserole together.

And if Zoe doesn't like these treats, Mommy and Daddy will be sure to not let them go to waste!