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Baked Chickpea and Amaranth Savory Cakes with Carrot
Original recipe: 6 servings · Prep: 15 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 40 min
By TinyTummyTreats Editorial TeamPublished May 6, 2026 | Updated May 11, 2026
International
40 mins
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Baked Chickpea and Amaranth Savory Cakes with Carrot with measured ingredients, 40-minute timing, 6-serving yield, and step-by-step instructions for toddler meals, snacks, and family cooking guidance.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
International
Ingredients
Servings
6
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas (well drained)
- 0.5 cup amaranth flour
- 0.5 cup grated carrot
- 0.25 cup finely chopped onion
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper (optional; omit for younger toddlers)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with olive oil.
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Pulse cooked chickpeas in a food processor until coarsely mashed, leaving some texture.
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In a mixing bowl, combine mashed chickpeas, amaranth flour, grated carrot, chopped onion, ground cumin, ground coriander, baking powder, parsley, and black pepper if using.
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Add olive oil and water, mixing until a moist, soft batter forms that holds shape when scooped. Adjust with extra water or flour as needed.
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Shape batter into small 1.5-inch diameter cakes using hands or a spoon. Arrange evenly spaced on prepared baking sheet.
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Bake 20-25 minutes until golden and firm, flipping halfway for even browning.
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Let cool slightly before serving to toddlers. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month. Reheat gently before serving.
Ingredient Replacements
- cup cooked chickpeas (well drained): Swap with a toddler-safe alternative that keeps a similar moisture level and soft bite, then adjust water or cook time a little if the mixture feels dry or loose.
- cup amaranth flour: Swap with a toddler-safe alternative that keeps a similar moisture level and soft bite, then adjust water or cook time a little if the mixture feels dry or loose.
- cup grated carrot: Swap with a toddler-safe alternative that keeps a similar moisture level and soft bite, then adjust water or cook time a little if the mixture feels dry or loose.
- cup finely chopped onion: Swap with a toddler-safe alternative that keeps a similar moisture level and soft bite, then adjust water or cook time a little if the mixture feels dry or loose.
- teaspoon ground cumin: Swap with a toddler-safe alternative that keeps a similar moisture level and soft bite, then adjust water or cook time a little if the mixture feels dry or loose.
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