Baby and toddler recipes
🍳 Baby egg and spinach omelette strips
A thin, fully set omelette with finely chopped spinach, cut into finger-length strips that are easy to hold. Great once baby has tried egg, and a speedy iron and protein boost.
Makes about 6 strips
Ingredients
- 2 eggs Egg
- a small handful (about 20g) Spinach (very finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp Cow's milk (whole milk)
- a small knob Butter (unsalted)
Method
- Whisk the eggs with the milk and stir in the spinach.
- Melt the butter in a small non-stick pan over a medium heat.
- Pour in the egg, tilt to spread thinly and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the base is set.
- Flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until there is no runny egg left.
- Cool slightly and cut into strips about the size of an adult finger.
Serving it to your baby
Strips about two fingers wide let baby grip one end with a fist and gnaw the other. From 9 months cut into smaller squares for pincer grip practice. Offer a vitamin C food alongside, such as soft tomato flesh.
For the rest of the family
Make a full-size omelette for adults with cheese and herbs, seasoned after baby's strips are cut.
Storing and reheating
Cool, then keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Freeze on a lined tray, then bag up, for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven until hot through, then cool before serving. Never reheat more than once.
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Questions parents ask
Can baby have egg every day?
Yes. Once egg has been introduced without a reaction, it can be part of baby's diet often. Variety across the week is still a good idea.
How do I know the omelette is cooked enough?
The egg should be completely set with no wet or runny parts when you cut through it. If you use British Lion eggs a softer set is fine, but firm strips are easier for babies to hold.
OBubba gives general information based on UK guidance. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose anything. Every baby is different. If your baby has a known allergy, severe eczema or a medical condition, speak to your doctor or health visitor before starting solids. Learn baby first aid, and in an emergency call your local emergency number (999 in the UK).