Quick Eggs for Baby or Toddler

I love learning new time saving tricks for making quick baby/toddler food and this is a new one that I have to pass along: microwave eggs!

Eggs are a great source of protein and several other essential nutrients (like folate, iron, zinc) that are good for a child's brain development. Although a few servings of egg a week are enough for your growing baby, scrambling an egg in the morning can sometimes be too much work for a harried mom. So, here is a great alternative -- take a small microwave safe ceramic bowl and spray lightly with canola oil. Crack one egg into the bowl and add any accoutrement that your baby enjoys like cheese or veggies. Beat the egg and accoutrement in the bowl until well combined and then microwave on high for 60 seconds. The microwaved version of a scrambled egg turns out fluffy and relativity moist. This is a great healthy and fast breakfast for the busy mom to serve her baby.

Last night I made spinach for baby flava's dinner (I sautéed spinach in a small pan with water, garlic, and cumin until cooked and then chopped into finger sized bites) and had plenty left over. So, this morning I mixed a few tablespoons of the spinach in with her microwave egg. The eggs were a big hit and I was thrilled because we squeezed in another serving of vegetables for the day.

I am sure there are other great microwave tricks out there so if you know of any, please share them in a comment.