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Eggs for Baby (Top Questions Answered)
Easy Ways to Serve Eggs to Baby
Be sure to include both the white and the yolk! Also, thoroughly cook the eggs with no raw or runny white or yolk.
Scrambled
Crack an egg in a bowl and scramble with formula/breastmilk or full-fat milk. You can also add pureed or diced soft cooked vegetables. Cook in a pan over medium heat, scrambling constantly, until fully cooked.
If doing spoon-feeding, puree with a little breastmilk/formula or milk. You can also add some avocado, banana, yogurt, soft-cooked fruits and vegetables to the mixture. Keep in mind, it’s important not to stay in the puree stage for too long. Here are some tips and ideas on how to move forward with texture. For baby led weaning: keep them on the clumpier side for younger babies who haven’t mastered their pincer grasp yet.
How to make the PERFECT scrambled eggs
Hard-boiled
Spoon-feeding: Same as above. Baby led weaning: Cut into quarters. Try sprinkling a little bit of spice to introduce flavor. You can also mash with some avocado or other soft foods like sweet potatoes, oatmeal, and preload onto a spoon or spread onto toast.
Also try this curried avocado egg salad using hard-boiled eggs (recipe below)
Fried
Cook in a skillet until yolk is cooked through. Cut into strips. You can also do this with omelettes. At around 8-9 months, start cutting them into smaller pieces to help practice the pincer grasp.
Porridge or oatmeal
Cook oatmeal until liquid is almost fully absorbed. Add a beaten egg and stir vigorously. Turn off the heat, cover the pot and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Want to prepare in the microwave? Try these egg oatmeals and Peanut Butter Oatmeal recipe to try!
Pancakes
Mash one ripe banana (or 1/3 cup mashed sweet potatoes or other vegetable) and combine with a beaten egg. Add spice(s) for more flavor! Fry in a pan! So easy!! Here are some additional pancake recipes
Banana protein pancakes Spinach pancakes Butternut squash pancakes
Vegetable Omelette
Nutritious and easy to make, this baby-friendly egg veggie omelette made with whatever veggies you have on hand are the perfect breakfast/snack for babies!
Frittata
Whisk 6 eggs. Add finely chopped, cooked vegetables and meat and seasonings. Divide mixture evenly between the prepared muffin cups. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until set.
Crustless Quiche
Packed with essential nutrients for babies, these savory muffin pan salmon quiche are great for breakfast, snack, and lunchboxes.
Egg roll-ups
Toast roll-ups
Flatten a slice of bread (crusts removed) as thinly as you can using a glass (or rolling pin if you have one). Spread the filling evenly on top (don’t overstuff), and roll as tightly as you can. Soak it in the whisked egg on each side for about 1-2 minutes and cook in a pan (w/ a little bit of oil or butter) over medium heat on all sides until golden. By soaking it in egg, the bread gets nice and soft for the baby. Let it cool before slicing. As pictured, slice in bigger pieces to make them easier for your baby to grab. Hope this post gives you plenty of ideas to serve eggs to your baby in a safe and delicious way. What are some of your favorite ways to serve eggs to your baby?
Other Resources
How to introduce yogurt to your baby Baby Led Weaning Beginner Bites: Introducing Top Allergen Foods E-cookbook Healthy Breakfast Ideas
