Nutritious Egg Recipes for Babies & Toddlers (6+ Months)

Your baby is no longer an infant. She is ready to explore real food now! But what can you feed your little one?

Eggs are the perfect food for your little darling. They are replete with vital nutrients, such as choline for brain development, folate for formation of new cells in the body and Vitamin D for good vision. Eggs also contain important minerals, such as iron, zinc and selenium. So, you should not think twice about feeding your baby eggs when she reaches 6 months of age.

Egg Recipes For Baby – Top 5:

Wondering about how to feed your baby eggs? Hard boiled is not a great idea, after all! Check these recipes out! These egg recipes are perfect for babies.

1. Poached Eggs:

Poached eggs are perfect when you are introducing eggs the first time in your baby’s diet. It will allow him to savor the taste of the egg without any problems.

Ingredients:

• 1 egg
• Water

Preparation:

1. Fill about 8 cm of water in a saucepan and boil it.
2. Once the water begins simmering, break an egg into a saucer.
3. Hold the saucer above the boiling water and gently slip the egg into it.
4. Cook the egg until the white has set and the yolk is hard cooked. This should take about 5 to 8 minutes.
5. Remove the poached egg using a slotted spoon.

Let the egg cool down before you feed your baby.

2. Hard Boiled Egg:

While many mothers avoid egg white because it contains protein and can spur allergies, modern day thinking is that babies should be fed the white as well as the yolk, if there is no family history of allergies. Hard-boiled eggs are a great way to introduce your baby to the white and yolk.

Ingredients:

• 1 egg
• Water

Preparation:

1. Place the egg in a saucepan.
2. Cover the egg with cold water. Make sure it is completely immersed in water.
3. Place a lid on the saucepan and bring the water to boil.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand for about 20 minutes.
5. Remove the egg from the pan and plunge in iced water.
6. Peel and feed your baby.

Slice the egg into two halves and feed your baby small mouthfuls.

3. Carrot Custard:

Here comes a wonderful egg custard recipe for babies. This is a wholesome meal for a baby and if your baby is about a year, you add more flavor by adding thyme or parsley to the dish.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup cooked carrots, made into a puree
• 1/2 cup formula, whole milk or breast milk
• 1 egg yolk

Preparation:

1. Whisk the egg yolk and milk together.
2. Place the pureed carrot into a saucepan and add the egg mixture.
3. Cook on medium heat while stirring continuously.
4. When the mixture thickens, remove from the heat.
5. Make it cool and feed your baby.

Your baby will love the delicate flavor and texture of this dish. If your baby can chew, add finely chopped parsely or thyme.

4. Cheesy Scramble:

As your baby develops a liking for more food, you can add a variety to his diet. This is a great dish to introduce your baby to some wholesome nutrition.

Ingredients:

• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp formula, breast milk or whole milk
• 1 tbsp grated cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Preparation:

1. Heat the olive oil.
2. Whisk the egg and milk together and then blend in the grated cheese.
3. Pour the egg mixture into the oil and cook until the egg is done.
4. Serve the cheesy egg with some boiled and finely chopped vegetables, such as carrots, French beans and potatoes.

5. Creamy Egg Puree With White Beans:

This egg recipe for baby can be served warm or cold. You can also carry it with you when you are going out with your baby.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp boiled white beans
• 1 cooked egg yolk
• 2 tsp formula whole milk or breast milk

Preparation:

1. Blend the egg yolk and white beans in a blender.
2. Add milk to thin the consistency of the dish.

When your baby starts eating solid food, use this puree as a spread for the bread. Your baby will love it!

Simple, healthy, and tasty ─ these egg recipes for baby are the perfect way to introduce your baby to the joy of ‘real food’! Have fun!

What was your baby’s first solid food? When did you feed her eggs? Do you know any other egg recipe for babies? Tell us in the comments section.