Oven should be preheated to 400°F (200°C) and the baking sheet should be lined with parchment paper, after which it should be lightly sprayed or brushed with oil.

Boil or steam the broccoli until it is tender, then drain it very thoroughly and allow it to cool a bit.

Chop the cooked broccoli very finely and lightly squeeze out the excess moisture; this will enable the bites to keep their shape.

Place the broccoli, shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, Parmesan and parsley into a large mixing bowl.

Stir the mixture together using a spoon or clean hands until it is thoroughly combined and remains together when pressed.

Take small amounts of the mixture and gently roll or shape them into balls or small oval pieces that are about the size of a bite.

Place the broccoli cheese bites on the baking sheet which has been prepared, making sure to leave a small amount of space between each one.

Apply a small amount of olive oil by lightly spraying or brushing it onto the surfaces.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning the pieces halfway through, until they are golden brown and have a slightly crisp edge.

Take them out of the oven and let them cool for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

Serve it with your preferred dipping sauce, for example Greek yogurt ranch, marinara sauce, or a light garlic dip.