Easy Salmon Rice Balls (5-Ingredients)
These easy salmon rice balls are the perfect way to serve salmon to toddlers and babies! Made with canned salmon, avocado, rice, and carrot, they’re packed with protein, healthy fats, and iron—great for baby-led weaning or toddler lunches. No egg, no dairy, and freezer-friendly too!
Equipment
- grater
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked rice short-grain or jasmine works best
- 1 5 oz can boneless, skinless salmon drained
- ½ ripe avocado
- 1 small carrot finely grated
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or 1 lemon juiced
Instructions
- In a bowl, mash the rice, salmon, avocado, grated carrot, and lemon juice together.
- Mix well until the mixture sticks together.
- Roll into small, toddler-sized balls (about 1 tablespoon each).
- Serve room temp or warm slightly in a skillet, microwave, or steamer.
Notes
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Feel free to add garlic powder or everything bagel seasoning for extra flavor!
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