Fluffy Omelette

The ultimate in convenience food, eggs make a perfect meal at any time of the day for a growing toddler.

Prep time : 5 mins
Cooking time : 5 mins
Serves : 1

Ingredients :
1 egg yolk
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon unsalted butter

Method :
Lightly beat the egg yolk with 1 teaspoon water.

Beat the egg whites to soft peaks and stir in the yolk mixture.

Melt the butter in a small frying pan and pour in the egg mixture.

Cook quickly on one side, then turn and cook until just firm.

Source : Fallow, C & Kingham, K. (2005) Baby & Toddler Food Book, Murdock Books Pty Ltd

Banana Porridge

A wholegrain cereal like oats is rich in energy-giving carbohydrates, essential fats and minerals. Team it with banana and it becomes a great source of B vitamins including folate, as well as vitamin C and potassium.

Prep time : 5 mins
Cooking time : 2 mins
Serves : 1

Ingredients :
1 tablespoon quick-cook oats
1 tablespoon cold water
1.5 tablespoon hot water
2 teaspoons mashed banana
milk or cooled boiled water

Method :
Combine the quick-cook oats with the cool water in a small saucepan.

Add the hot water and bring to the boil, stirring.

Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 seconds or until the mixture is thick and creamy.

Remove the porridge from the heat and stir through the mashed banana.

Mix with enough milk or cooled boiled water to produce the required consistency.

Source : Fallow, C & Kingham, K (2005) Baby & Toddler Food, Murdoch Books Pty Ltd