This boiled egg recipe is a quick and fuelling breakfast that the family will enjoy. Just cut into slices to make a perfect baby led finger food for your weaning baby. This egg recipe also makes a great midday feed for baby. This egg recipe also makes a great midday feed for baby.

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 avocado, smashed
  • 4 slices of wholemeal bread
  • 1 litre of water

Method

  1. Place a pot over medium heat and add the water. Bring to the boil.
  2. Carefully add the eggs to the water, using a slotted spoon if needed.
  3. Allow to boil for 3 minutes to ensure they are cooked through and safe for your baby to eat.
  4. While cooking, pop the bread in the toaster.
  5. Remove the eggs from the water using a slotted spoon. Peel the shell and allow to cool for 2 minutes.
  6. Once cooled slightly, slice the egg.
  7. Spread the avocado on the toast and top with the sliced egg. Alternatively, mash the avocado separate to serve as a dip.
  8. Cut into slices and serve warm for the perfect breakfast finger food.

Weaning:

  • This recipe is perfect for weaning babies 6 months+ or at stages 2+ of their weaning journey.
  • Slice the toast with smashed egg into fingers and serve with mashed avocado as a dip for baby to have a hands on feeding experience.
  • Best consumed fresh and warm and not recommended to store or freeze eggs after cooking.

Recipe courtesy of Siobhan Berry of www.mummycooks.ie