Easy Eggy Bread Baby Led Weaning and Toddler Recipe
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Can a baby have eggy bread
Eggy bread baby recipe can be introduced to babies during baby-led weaning once they are developmentally ready to handle finger foods using simple ingredients, typically around six months of age, it is a great finger food option for busy mornings.
It is important to prepare the eggy bread with minimal seasoning, avoiding salt and sugar, and ensuring the bread is cut into manageable pieces to reduce choking risk.
Using wholemeal or brown bread offers added nutritional benefits.
Eggs are a good source of protein and essential nutrients and great for baby’s diet, but due to potential allergies, it is advisable to introduce eggs gradually while observing for any adverse reactions.
Always supervise your baby during mealtimes to ensure safety.
Is eggy bread good for kids?
Eggy bread can be a nutritious and enjoyable option for kids at both lunch and breakfast.
It provides a good source of protein from the eggs, combined with carbohydrates from the bread, which offers children sustained energy.
To keep it balanced and suitable for little ones, opt for wholegrain or seeded bread and cook the eggy bread with minimal oil or butter.
Adding soft, cooked vegetables or a side of fruit can enhance the meal's vitamin and fibre content, making it a wholesome choice that supports healthy growth and development.
Ingredient information
Bread - You can use white bread, whole grain bread or wholemeal bread for the recipe.
Egg - Eggs are a great source of protein for babies and toddlers starting baby led weaning. I have used a free range egg.
Milk - I have used whole milk for the recipe, you can use a dairy free alternative if you prefer.
Olive oil - I have used a little olive oil to fry the eggy bread. Other oils such as avocado oil or coconut oil ca be used to.
Parsley - I have used a little parsley for colour and flavour to make the eggy bread a bit different.
Serving suggestion
You can serve the eggy bread on its own quite nicely, if you did want to make this as part of a lunch.
I would add these to a plate alongside some chopped stone fruit and veg, like a nectarine and/or plum, mini cucumbers and some grated cheddar cheese which can be sprinkled on top of the eggy bread.
If you wanted to go that little bit further, you could sprinkle the cheese on top and grill slightly to melt! Yum!
Other great recipes that include egg that can be a lunch or a great snack are: Dipped bananas, Baby French toast recipe, Spanish Omelette, Egg and cheese crusts or Baked egg cups.
Storage instructions
The easy baby eggy bread recipe can be kept in the fridge in airtight containers or a freezer-bag for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Or you can freeze the rolls in freezer bags or an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Which is great as you will always have a lunch, dinner or snack in the freezer ready to be defrosted for a quick meal or snack.
If you want to defrost the best way to do this is to take the eggy bread out of the freezer, and leave in the fridge overnight until fully thawed.
The eggy bread is best eaten chilled, as they do not reheat to well, If you want to reheat you will need to heat in the oven on 180C or 350F for 5 minutes.
Once reheated the eggy bread will not be able to be frozen again.
Equipment used to help with this recipe
Airtight container - I much prefer the click-shut lids on these containers compared to others. They are also dishwasher and freezer safe and BPA free, so very suitable for food use.
Frying pan - I love the non-stick surface of this particular frying pan and it’s suitable for all types of hob.
Recipe | Easy Eggy Bread Baby Led Weaning and Toddler Recipe
Easy Eggy Bread Baby Led Weaning and Toddler Recipe
This is a really quick breakfast, lunch or dinner for baby for baby led weaning. It is also a great recipe the whole family will love and enjoy.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Start by beating the egg in a medium bowl. Add the milk and parsley to the bowl and mix into the egg.
- Take a slice of bread and soak the bread on each side in the eggy mixture.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, once hot add the slice of bread into the hot oil.
- Cook the eggy bread for 1 minute on each side until golden brown.
- Repeat with the other slice of bread, cut into finger sized strips for little hands.
- Make sure the eggy bread has cooled down for a couple of minutes before serving to your baby.
Notes
You can use a plant based milk instead of whole milk if you prefer.
You can use a gluten free bread of your choice if your baby is gluten free.
Hope you and your whole family enjoy!
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