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This tasty and nutritious Baby Omelette is quick to make, easy for a baby to hold and eat, and the filling options are limitless.
Eggs are packed with nutrients, but introducing eggs to babies can feel confusing for parents- especially as guidance has changed over the years and eggs are a common allergen. Once safely introduced, though, they're a fantastic first food.
Strips of this omelette make a great finger food, and some of our other favourite first egg recipes include banana egg muffins, egg and avocado salad, banana egg pancakes, sweet potato egg pancakes, or baby scrambled eggs.
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Reasons to Love this Recipe
- Nutritious - These omelette fingers provide good sources of key nutrients for developing babies. High-quality protein, iron, folate and omega-3 fats from the egg, as well as calcium in the cheese and vitamin C in the tomato.
- Adaptable - Easily change up the herbs or veggies to suit your baby's preferences.
- Quick - Ready in under 10 minutes, ideal for busy parents.
- Baby-Friendly - Soft and fluffy texture that's gentle on little gums and finger for makes it easy for babies to self-feed.
Ingredient Information
All you need is egg, milk and butter (or oil) to make your baby omelette. This recipe adds tomato, cheese and basil, a classic combination that kids love.
More Filling Suggestions
Omelettes are versatile and you can go crazy and add almost anything to them! Vegetables are a great option, for exposure as well as nutrition. With any variety of vegetable, cheese and fresh herbs add great flavour.
Why not try adding...
- Grated vegetables such as zucchini and carrots
- Steamed vegetables such as broccoli, peas, sweetcorn, asparagus
- Roasted veggies such as peppers (capsicum), sweet potato, potato
- Sauteed vegetables, such as mushroom, spinach, onion, leek,
- Herbs - chives, dill, parsley, tarragon, thyme
Just keep the pieces really small, so they don't fall out of the omelette when you cut into fingers.
Process Shots and Cooking Tips
- Whisk eggs, milk, basil, tomato and cheese together.
- Heat a small 20-23cm non-stick skillet until hot. Add the butter then when it foams, add the egg mixture and swirl around the pan to cover the base.
- Wait 20 - 30 seconds, then use a rubber spatula to lift up the edge, tilt the pan to make the egg run off the surface under the omelette. Repeat 4-5 times around the edges of the omelette.
- Cover with a lid and cook for around 45 seconds or until the underside is lightly golden and the top is just set.
- Fold omelette in half
- Transfer to a chopping board and cut fingers.
Recipe FAQs
You can introduce omelette from 6 months of age. Experts no longer recommend delaying the introduction of eggs. However, egg allergies are one of the most common allergies in children so care should be taken when introducing eggs to babies. Start with small quantities and offer during the day rather than at night so that you can watch your baby and respond if they have an allergic reaction. Read more about introducing eggs to babies.
Yes, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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Baby Omelette Fingers
Equipment
- Small Skillet (around 20cm/8") Non-stick or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet works best
Ingredients
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tablespoon Milk
- 4 Basil leaves finely chopped
- 1½ tbsp Cheddar cheese grated
- ½ Tomato deseeded and finely chopped
- 3g / 1tsp Butter
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl whisk together the eggs, milk and basil. Add the tomato and cheese and continue to mix.
- Melt butter, over medium heat, in a small frying pan. When it foams, add the egg mixture and swirl around the pan to cover the base.
- Wait 20 - 30 seconds, then use a rubber spatula to lift up the edge of the omelette. Tilt the pan to allow the egg to run off the surface under the omelette. Repeat 4-5 times around the edges of the omelette.
- Cover with a lid and cook for around 45 seconds or until the underside is lightly golden and the top is just set.
- Fold omelette in half, transfer to a chopping board and cut into baby-friendly fingers.
Archie’s mom
I made this for Archie’s lunch and then had to make it again for me (as it was that good). I didn’t think I’d like the tomato in the omelet but it is so nice with the basil.
Amy
I'm happy both you and Archie enjoyed this! This is my favourite omelette combo 🙂