Healthy Finger Foods: Cheesy Cauliflower Kale Bites Everyone Will Love
Ever tried sneaking veggies into something so crispy, cheesy, and poppable it practically disappears off the tray before it cools? These cheesy cauliflower kale bites are one of those healthy finger foods that double as a finger foods appetizer recipe and triple as oven baked meals your picky eater won't question. We mix up shredded cauliflower, vibrant kale, and gooey cheese to create a flavor-packed, bite-sized snack that works for parties, kids, or your lunchbox stash. If you're always on the lookout for cauliflower recipes healthy enough to impress and bold enough to satisfy, this one checks all the boxes. And yes, it plays very nicely with any cheesy baked chicken situation you've got going on.
Servings: 24 tots
Ingredients
- 1 small head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup chopped kale, packed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup almond flour or breadcrumbs (your call)
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Toss the cauliflower florets into a food processor and pulse until they look like rice. Steam or microwave until soft, then cool and squeeze out all the moisture with a clean kitchen towel.
- Chop the kale finely. You want it tender but not mushy.
- In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, kale, cheddar, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add in the eggs and almond flour (or breadcrumbs), mixing until the mixture holds together.
- Scoop out small portions and shape into bite-sized tots. Line them up on your greased baking sheet like veggie soldiers.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown, flipping halfway for even crispiness.
- Let them cool slightly. Then try not to eat half the tray before serving. I dare you.