Recipes

Egg, Apple and Rice Cereal

Rice cereal and apples are some of the best first foods for babies, and when mixed with a mashed hard-boiled egg it makes for a nutrient-packed breakfast your baby will love.
Serves 1
Prep Time 5 min
Cook Time 30 min

Ingredients

  • 2 apples, peeled, cored and diced
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) prepared baby rice cereal or baby oatmeal (suitable for 6-month-old baby)

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Steam or boil diced apples until very tender. Drain if necessary and mash or purée until you have your desired consistency. Let cool, then place in a sealed container in the fridge until ready to use.

  • Step 2

    Meanwhile, place your egg in a small pot and cover with cold water. The water should be about an inch or so higher than the egg. Cover the pot with a lid. Over high heat, bring your egg to a rolling boil.

  • Step 3

    Remove from heat and let stand for 12 minutes.

  • Step 4

    Drain water and immediately run cold water over egg until cooled. Rapid cooling helps prevent a green ring from forming around the yolks.

  • Step 5

    Peel egg and place in a bowl. Mash very well and set aside.

  • Step 6

    Prepare baby rice cereal according to package directions, mixing until you have your desired consistency.

  • Step 7

    Combine mashed egg with 1/4 cup (60 mL) apple purée and 2 Tbsp (30 mL) prepared baby rice cereal in a bowl. Mash together well until you have your desired consistency. Add a little breast milk or formula to thin if you like.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving
Calories130
Fat6 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Trans Fat0 g
Carbohydrate11 g
Fibre1 g
Sugars5 g
Protein6 g
Sodium62 mg