If you need to avoid eggs in your baby's diet, these egg free French toast recipes make it possible for him to still enjoy this popular breakfast treat!
Eggless French toast is ideal if your baby suffers from an egg allergy, or if he is less than one year of age, in which case he cannot be given egg white due to the risk of developing an allergy to eggs. These recipes are suitable for babies who are comfortably enjoying finger foods and any ingredients used in these recipes should have first been separately introduced to your baby following the four day rule. This is to ensure that none of the ingredients trigger allergic reactions or digestive problems - or, if they do - enable you to pinpoint the problem food.
Remember: Always discuss the introduction of any new foods with your child's doctor.
The simplest way to make egg free French toast is to replace each egg with 1tbsp cornstarch mixed into 2 tbsp water. However, the two recipes below offer far more nutritious alternatives for your baby...
Egg free French toast with bananas
1 ripe banana 3 fl oz milk (you can use breastmilk/formula for younger babies, although using cow's milk in cooking for your baby is acceptable after 6 months of age, provided there is no family history of cow's milk allergy) pinch cinnamon drop vanilla essence whole-wheat bread
Place all the ingredients (except the bread) into a food processor and blend well. Dip in pieces of bread, making sure the mixture coats them well on both sides. Fry in a little butter or oil over a high heat until golden.
If tofu is new to your baby, visit our tofu information and recipes page for more details about this nutritious food and ways to incorporate it into your baby's diet.
3oz soft, silken tofu 2 fl oz milk 1 tbsp applesauce pinch cinnamon drop vanilla essence whole-wheat bread
Combine all the ingredients (except the bread) in a blender and mix well. Coat the bread with the mixture on both sides and fry in a little butter or oil, in a hot skillet/frying pan, until golden.