Baby Breakfast Recipes
From Our Readers

These simple baby breakfast recipes were sent in by our readers - so they're tested by Mommy and approved by baby!

Please note: Comments that accompany these recipes come from the parents who submitted them. You should always discuss the introduction of any new foods with your child's doctor.

Winning recipe - February 2008

Baby Breakfast Recipes - Single Serving Fruit Porridge Smoothie

From Aysha in the US

1/4 cup (2oz) uncooked oatmeal
1/4 cup (2oz) fresh blueberries (or other berry)
2 Tbsp apple juice
1/2 tsp lemon juice (optional)

1. Place dry oatmeal in blender to break it up.
2. Once oatmeal looks almost like dust, pour in the berries and juice(s).
3. Blend again until berries are chopped up and everything is well mixed and it looks like a smoothie.
4. Now pour mixture from blender to a cup or bowl for your baby to enjoy. Makes one serving.

A perfect quick meal, especially during that time when baby is being introduced to new foods.

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Baby Breakfast Recipes - 2 Minute Breakfast

From Gina in the United States

1 pear
8-9 blueberries
1 kiwi
1 tablespoon plain wholemilk yogurt
oatmeal cereal (enough to absorb liquid )
add 1/2 banana (if your baby doesn't like acidic fruits, or somewhat sour tastes)

No baking necessary. Puree, mash, or grate according to your babies age.

When my babies (I have twins) are going through a picky phase, I puree it in a food processor.

It's always a winner!

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Baby Breakfast Recipes - Speedy Scrambled Egg

From Chloe in West Sussex, UK

Please note that this recipe uses a whole egg - egg whites are allergenic and many pediatricians recommend waiting until baby is at least one year of age before introducing whole eggs.

1 egg
2tbsp milk
knob of butter

1. Beat the egg in a microwave-safe bowl, then stir in the milk and add the knob of butter.
2. Microwave on high for 20 seconds.
3. Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir well, then return to the microwave and cook on high for another 20-30 seconds, until the egg has completely set.
4. Serve with wholemeal (whole wheat) toast fingers.

This isn't exactly a recipe, but I sent it in because I always cook scrambled eggs this way for my daughter. When I mentioned this at my mother and baby group, I was amazed by how many people didn't know you can scramble eggs in the microwave. It's so quick and easy, so I thought I'd send in my idea!

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Baby Breakfast Recipes - Silly-Dilly Breakfast

From Jenn in the USA

1 tsp. olive oil
1 egg, scrambled
1 tbsp. whole milk
pinch salt (unsuitable for younger babies - read more here)
pinch pepper
1/8 tsp. dried dill
1 piece whole wheat bread, toasted
1 1/2 tbsp. grape jelly, or your choice flavor

1. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat and add egg scrambled with the whole milk.
2. Using a spatula, stir the eggs frequently until they become cooked to your desire, about 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Season with salt (optional), pepper and dill.

4. Let cool slightly.
5. In the meantime, toast the whole wheat bread lightly and spread grape jelly until evenly coated.
6. Cut the toast into half inch squares.

This meal is for my 15 month old baby girl. She just has to feed herself, so this meal is just the perfect finger food!

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Baby Breakfast Recipes - Baby's Favorite Fast and Fruity Oatmeal

From Nancy in the United States

1/2 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
1 cup (8 fl oz) water, milk, or breast milk
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup of baby's favorite fruit, mashed or chopped

1. In a microwave-proof large bowl, combine oatmeal, water (or milk or breast milk), and cinnamon.
2. Cook in microwave on High setting for about 3 minutes or until thickened.
3. Allow oatmeal to cool and stir in baby's favorite fruit that has been mashed or chopped.
4. Divide into portions for your baby.
5. Cover and refrigerate extra portions for another meal. Serve cooled fruity oatmeal to your baby. Enjoy!

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No more boring breakfasts!

If you're struggling to come up with new ideas for the most important meal of the day, why not check out our 15 breakfast ideas for baby
and be inspired!

Winning recipe - October 2007

From Nancy in the United States

Baby Breakfast Recipes - Toddlers' Favourite Breakfast

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 egg
2 tablespoons cottage cheese
1 piece of toast cut into small pieces

1. Put olive oil in a small skillet and heat on low setting.
2. Beat egg in a small bowl and add to skillet.
3. Cook slowly over low heat, stirring continuously to make large soft curds.
4. Add 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese near end of cooking time.
5. Remove pan from heat just before eggs are done; the heat from the pan will continue to cook eggs.
6. Serve with toast cut into small pieces, as soon as it is cool enough for your toddler to eat.

Moms, when you serve Toddler's Favorite Breakfast to your children over the age of one year, you may want to multiply the recipe with extra ingredients and enjoy it yourself as well!

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We are always happy to receive recipe suggestions from our visitors - and the sender of our favourite recipe each month wins a prize!

If you'd like to enter YOUR recipe in our competition for a chance to win a $20 Amazon voucher (or local equivalent), please visit our competition page and complete the simple entry form.

Many of our visitors love to read about what other parents are making for their little ones - so this is a great way to share ideas and discover new recipes!

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