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Incredible Eggs
Introducing Eggs into Baby's Diet
By Donna Smith
While eggs should be introduced with caution – as with many foods for first eaters – there's no denying that they're a healthy addition to a child's diet. "Eggs are inexpensive and versatile, making them perfect for any meal or snack," Swinney says. "Parents should not worry if their child wants to eat an egg every day because an egg a day is OK! I actually recommend an egg a day for toddlers with big appetites – eggs keep you full longer."
Looking for something a little different in which to use eggs? Bridget Swinney shares some recipes from her book, Baby Bites (Meadowbrook Press, 2007):
Fruit Custard
1 tablespoon sweet rice flour (found in Asian section of grocery store)
3/4 cup milk
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup pureed fruit
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Mix rice flour and 1/4 cup milk in saucepan. Stir in additional 1/2 cup milk and both egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. Mixture will begin to thicken after about three minutes. Cook 30 seconds more or until it reaches a temperature of 160 degrees F. Stir in fruit and vanilla.
Nutrient content of 1/4 custard made with peaches: 68 calories, 3 grams protein, Vitamin B12 60%, Riboflavin 30%, Calcium 20%, Zinc 15%
Sweet Potato Custard
1/3 cup pureed sweet potatoes
1/2 cup formula or milk
1 egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Mix first three ingredients in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about three minutes. Cook an additional 30 seconds, until 160 degrees F is reached. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Let cool and serve.