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Ingredients:

  • 70g (8 scoops) Karicare Toddler Milk powder
  • 65g (¼ cup) cooked and mashed pumpkin
  • 95g (¼ cup) tinned chickpeas, mashed
  • 89g (¾ cup) breadcrumbs (measured into
  • 3x ¼ cup portions)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix chickpeas, mashed pumpkin, Karicare Toddler Milk powder and ¼ cup breadcrumbs, don’t over mix.

 

2. Add another ¼ cup breadcrumbs and fold in loosely.

 

3. Shape into small nugget-sized pieces and roll nuggets in the remaining ¼ cup breadcrumbs.

 

4. Air Fryer: Preheat and cook at 180°C for 10– 12 minutes. Flip halfway through cooking. Oven: Preheat and cook at 180°C (fan-forced) for 18-20 minutes until golden, turning over halfway through cooking.

 

5. Cool slightly before serving.

 

6. Serve with your favourite yoghurt, sauce or mayonnaise.

Tip 

Try it with any leftover veggies or mash.

Fun Fact

Chickpeas are rich in prebiotic fibre and plantbased protein, which support digestive health and kids stay full and satisfied.

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