Getting Eggs into my Toddlers Diet

I'm pretty lucky that, with us doing Baby Led Weaning, Taylor has been a great eater and eats pretty much anything. But I have noticed that he's not a huge fan of eggs. I've tried him with scrambled eggs and hard boiled eggs lately but it always ends up left on the side of his plate. Possibly the texture?
Eggs are super nutritious. They're a natural source of protein, vitamins and minerals, and egg yolks contain omega-3 fatty acids which are very beneficial and contribute to the maintenance of normal brain and heart function.  After reading the benefits of Egg Nutrition, I definitely want to try getting more egg into Taylor's diet.

So, I've been looking into some yummy recipes...
I've decided to try some savoury egg muffins. It's super simple and something that Taylor can help me make when he gets a little bigger, and I can mix up the recipe with different toppings each and every time. It's also a great way to sneak a few extra veggies into meals. 
Egg muffins can be made for breakfast, lunch or added to a main meal for dinner, or even just for a little healthy snack on the go. They don't take too long to make and can also be batch made and frozen.

WHAT WE NEED:
Muffin Tin
British Lion Eggs - The British Lion is the UK's most successful food safety mark with nearly 90% of UK eggs now produced within the Lion scheme
Toppings - grated cheese, cooked meats, veggies etc 

To start, grease or spray your muffin tin. 

Half fill the tin sections with your toppings; I've gone with  cheese, cooked chicken breast and shredded carrot.

Then, I beat the eggs in a measuring jug. I used 4 eggs for this 6 section tin. 
You may want to season the eggs but I left it unseasoned, and added it to the toppings. 

Try not to fill the sections right to the top as the muffins will rise during cooking.

Pop the tin into a pre heated oven at 200c [180 for fan assisted] for approximately 20-25 minutes. I left mine in a little longer until the tops started going a golden brown colour.

Check the egg has set and allow to cool before serving.

Serve straight away or pop them in the fridge / freezer for a later date. They can be warmed up in the microwave when you need them.

Voila! Yummy, fast egg muffins. I was so pleased, Taylor LOVED them! And Daddy thought they were yummy too!! I'll definitely be making these more often, they're a fantastic way to get egg into my families diet!

 Do you have any quick, yummy recipes using eggs?

xxx








*In association with British Lion Eggs. I received a supermarket voucher for writing this post