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Zucchini slice for babies recipe

Food Babies Love author Emily Dupuche shares a yummy idea for your little one - and you!

Written by Emily Dupuche

1 December 2025 •2 min read

Age: Sixth month of eating plus, and confirmed as egg friendly

Makes: 20 cm square baking dish

Ingredients

- 2 medium zucchinis (about 250g)
- 1-2 rashers of bacon, rind removed (50g)
- 1⁄2 small onion (50g)
- 1⁄2 cup grated tasty cheese
- 1⁄2 cup self-raising flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 eggs

What to do

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Butter and line a 20cm square (or round) cake or slice tin.
2. Grate zucchini into a bowl. Finely chop the bacon and onion and add to zucchini with cheese.
3. In another bowl add flour, oil and eggs, mixing well. Combine with zucchini mix and pour into prepared tin.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until set and starting to colour.
5. Allow to cool in pan before turning out and cutting. Slices can be frozen and thawed as required.

Recipe courtesy of Food Babies Love by Emily Dupuche.

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Written by Emily Dupuche

Emily Dupuche is a Melbourne mum of three and the author of Food Babies Love, a book full of recipes, tips and advice on creating delicious and nutritious food for your little ones, from the introduction of solids to beyond.