Baby 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.

Baby Egg, Apple and Rice Cereal

TIP: Short on time? Instead of preparing your own apple purée, use a jar or squeeze pouch of baby apple purée instead.

Yield: ¾ cup
Servings: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes to boil egg, 30 minutes to steam apples
Total Time: 35 minutes

You’ll Need

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)

Prep and Cook

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.
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.
3

Remove from heat and let stand for 12 minutes.
4

Drain water and immediately run cold water over egg until cooled. Rapid cooling helps prevent a green ring from forming around the yolks.
5

Peel egg and place in a bowl. Mash very well and set aside.
6

Prepare baby rice cereal according to package directions, mixing until you have your desired consistency.
7

consistency.
Combine mashed egg with ¼ 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.