Every other morning Kenya and I go through the same routine.
I sit him in his “Lazy-Boy” highchair, strap him in, place his bib around his neck, put his spoon and bowl on his tray and I prepare his breakfast. I show him item number one, usually yogurt with a scoop of fruit puree. He looks at me and presses his lips shut. Basically his way of saying “no way, try again”. Next I show him oaty-protein mash or some other new creation. Again, same reaction.
He looks at me like I’m totally crazy for suggesting that he try one of these dishes before giving him his beloved. I tilt my favorite tiny bowl (I got it on my honeymoon in Italy) which he automatically recognizes towards him and he squeals with such delight you would have thought it was a 10 scoop sundae. No, it’s just his little favorite gem, an egg yolk.
Egg yolks are a fantastic source of vitamin A and iron for babies. I boil a half dozen once a week and keep them in the fridge. This way all I have to do is crack, peel, mash and serve. Who knew this little golden ball could cause such a big smile on a babies face.

*Babies under the age of one should not try egg whites because of
possible allergies. But don’t throw the whites away! I usually pop them in my mouth right then and there or give them to my husband as a healthy morning protein boost.
*You can start giving this recipe to baby around 9 months of age.Egg Yolk (1 Baby Serving)

1 Egg, fully cooked
1 Tsp Water

1. Crack and peel egg.
2. Separate the cooked egg white from the yolk (parents can eat the egg white for a protein boost which you’ll probably need at this early hour).
3. Place the egg yolk in a bowl.
4. Mash with a fork and add water until it makes a thick paste.
5. Serve.

Hard cooked eggs

*This method creates an egg that is fully cooked but still silky, not dry, overcooked and easy to mash

4-6 eggs, any size, white or brown will do

1. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water.
2. Bring water to a boil.
3. Turn off stove and let rest for 10 minutes.
4. Remove hot water from eggs and cover with cool water until eggs are room temperature.

Since weelicious launched, the funniest comment I’ve heard was “I love the recipes, but some of them look regurgitated”. Come on now, they’re purees, what do you expect? We were all babies once and we all ate soft and silky purees.
I can only imagine the comments I’ll hear after posting this recipe, but trust me, it’s delicious and nutritious. Kenya didn’t miss a beat when I fed it to him for the first time.
Greens are essential for babies and toddlers, especially broccoli and spinach which are high in beta-carotene, folic acid, iron and vitamin C. By steaming instead of boiling the vegetables, you save over 1/2 the water soluble vitamins that you would lose by submerging them in hot water.

Broccoli & Spinach Puree (10 Baby Servings)

1 Cup Broccoli, florets and stems peeled
2 Cups Spinach, packed or 16 ounce bag frozen

1. Put broccoli in a steamer pot over boiling water for 2 minutes.
2. Add spinach and cook another 2-3 minutes or until broccoli is fork tender.
3. Put ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth.
4. Cool and serve.