Scrambled Egg Recipe

Scrambled eggs for babies is one of the easiest and best foods for baby-led weaning. For a child who is weaning, this egg recipe for babies and toddlers can be a great finger food. It could also serve as a snack for older kids. Eggs have a high protein content, so this is an ideal choice for kids. They are soft and easy to chew, so even a small baby can easily feed themself. You could also add veggies to this recipe to make it tastier, and colourful, and more nutritious. We have used yoghurt and cheese in this recipe, but if you are trying a dairy-free diet for your little one, you can easily omit them. These scrambled eggs taste good with rotis and parathas, so you could make it for the entire family as well. A recipe power-packed with nutrition, this can be the best breakfast you can offer to your child every day.

How to Make Scrambled Eggs?

This scrambled egg recipe for toddlers and young children is easy to make, filling, and, most importantly, super nutritious.

Cooking Time

Cooking Method

Gas stove

Type of Meal

Eggetarian

Suitable For

Any baby above 12 months of age

Meal Schedule

Breakfast, Dinner

Recipe Type

Main dish/ Side dish

Ingredients

Instructions

Below is the step by step procedure to make these delicious and healthy scrambled eggs. You can adjust the proportions and timings based on the number of eggs you use and how many servings you need to make.

1. In a mixing bowl, take the egg, curd, and pepper powder and beat it vigorously.
2. Add the spinach and cheese, and give it a stir.
3. Heat olive oil in a pan and pour in the egg mix, stirring continuously.
4. Keep stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula till the eggs do not appear raw or liquid-like for 4-5 minutes.
5. Serve them with wholemeal toast.

Recipe Tips

This is an easy scrambled egg recipe for a baby, which can be served as a main dish for infants and as a side dish for toddlers.

• Egg is a common allergen. Before feeding your child any dish made with eggs, make sure to check for allergies by feeding them eggs in a small quantity and observing for any unusual symptoms (1).
• You may add grated carrots to this recipe.
• Do not forget to stir frequently. It also tends to stick to the bottom of the pan, so keep an eye on that.
• You could add tomatoes to this. To do so, first, blanch them with boiling water in a pan and then drop the tomato in it for a minute. Then, let it cool, peel off the skin and chop the flesh. Cook it first before adding the eggs.
• Use only egg yolks for babies less than 1 year old.
• Do not add salt to the recipe if you are preparing it for babies under 1 year of age, as their teeny-weeny kidneys aren’t fully developed yet (2).
• Make sure you check for any kind of allergy from the eggs. You may try changing the type of egg if you notice any kind of allergy. It is, however, best to consult your paediatrician in such cases.

Nutrition Information (per 100 grams)

Here is the nutritional value of whole-cooked scrambled eggs. The portion size is 100 grams.

Source: USDA (3)

Health Benefits

This homemade scrambled eggs baby food recipe is a must-try if you are weaning your child. A wholesome food, it is also quite yummy, and most kids are going to love it.

• Packed with vitamins, calcium and zinc, eggs are one of the healthiest foods on the planet and a portion of essential food for the good development of a growing child.
• It raises good cholesterol.
• It has choline, a very important nutrient that supports the building of cell membranes (4).

Buying Guide

• Buy free-range eggs as they are the most nutritious ones. You must also check their sell-by dates to make sure they are not too old.
• Buy organic vegetables to steer clear of toxins.

FAQ

1. Can I make scrambled eggs in the microwave?

For those lazy mornings, microwave is the most efficient tool to make great scrambled eggs. Quickly whisk the eggs in a bowl or a mug that can fit inside the microwave. Now, microwave the eggs for around 1.5 minutes. Take it out, your quickest and best scrambled eggs recipe is ready!

This recipe on how to make scrambled eggs can be done in less than 10 minutes and is a powerhouse of nutrients.

References/Resources:

1. Egg allergy; Mayo Clinic; https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/egg-allergy/symptoms-causes/syc-20372115

2. Foods to avoid giving babies and young children; NHS; https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/weaning-and-feeding/foods-to-avoid-giving-babies-and-young-children/

3. Egg, whole, cooked, scrambled; USDA; https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172187/nutrients

4. Iannotti. L. L, et al.; Eggs early in complementary feeding increase choline pathway biomarkers and DHA: a randomized controlled trial in Ecuador. Am J Clin Nutr.; PubMed; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29092879/; December 2017

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