Quick Cauliflower Scrambled Eggs For Baby & Toddler

Cauliflower scrambled eggs for baby is my latest recipe. 

Cauliflower is one of those recipes that you don’t expect will go well with scrambled eggs but it does.

I made this recipe because I had some cauliflower in my fridge that needed to be used before it went bad.

I’d already made cauliflower muffins, and stir fry, so I needed a new recipe.

I know my baby is very particular about the textures of eggs. The only way he’ll eat scrambled eggs is if there’s something with a harder texture in it.

So I decided to add cauliflower to make cauliflower scrambled eggs for baby.

Love Eggs? Try my ultimate list of egg recipes for babies here.

Why I Love This Cauliflower Scrambled Eggs for Baby-led Weaning 

Baby scrambled eggs with cauliflower are so easy to make. It only requires 2 ingredients. All you need is chopped and cooked cauliflower with eggs.

You can add spices or leave it plain for your baby.

You can also add other vegetables like sweet potatoes and spinach to the scrambled eggs.

Check out my sweet potato scrambled eggs recipe here.

Important Recipe Notes on Scrambled Eggs With Cauliflower for Baby

Check out these cauliflower muffins for baby. It’s sweet and savory at the same time!

Egg is a common allergen for babies

It goes without saying that egg is a common allergen for babies. 

So if this is your first time making cauliflower egg scramble for your baby, make sure you watch them for signs of an allergic reaction.

You can find more info about signs of an egg allergy in babies here

You can save time by cooking or steaming the cauliflower ahead of time 

This will allow the cauliflower scrambled eggs to cook quicker on those busy mornings when you don’t have time. 

You can choose to add other vegetables to the cauliflower scrambled egg

Sometimes I like to mix up the vegetables I add to my kids’ meals. 

So I’ve added peppers, sweet potatoes, broccoli, etc to cauliflower egg scramble for my baby in the past.

Why Cauliflower Is Good for Babies and Toddlers

Cauliflower is an excellent vegetable for babies because of its nutritional value. It is high in vitamins C and K. It’s also high in fiber. Babies need that fiber to ensure a regular bowel movement.

Cauliflower also contains choline. Choline is very important in brain development, and very few vegetables have it. Cauliflower is one of those few vegetables that have choline (source).

How to serve Cauliflower Scrambled Eggs To Babies

6 – 9 months old

You can serve cauliflower scrambled eggs for babies in a bowl. Babies between 6-9 months old will be better at scooping food from a bowl with their hands.

10-12 months old

Once your baby is between 10-12 months, they may be ready to learn to use a spoon. So I suggest feeding them cauliflower egg scramble with a preloaded spoon. 

12 months plus

Toddlers older than 12 months be given a spoon to feed themselves with. At this age, they should be practicing independent eating with utensils.

Tips for Picky Eaters

Don’t pressure

Give your baby or toddler a chance to say no. It’s okay if they don’t like what we serve them. Keep trying. 

It takes at least 30 exposures for a baby to begin liking a food, so don’t give up.

Make it into a game

Sometimes I create games around the food I serve to get my kids interested in eating. 

A game we’ve played in the past is called “Here comes the airplane… open the garage”. This encourages them to open their mouth as I bring the food in like an airplane.

Sometimes my kids will try new foods this way.

Ingredient For Cauliflower and Egg For Baby and Toddler 

• 1 cup chopped cauliflower 
• ½ cup water
• 2 eggs (whisked)
• 1 tsp oil
• ¼ tsp paprika or other spices of your choice (optional)

Cooking Directions For Baby Cauliflower Scrambled Eggs 

• In a pan, pour in the water and add the cauliflower. Set the heat to medium. Cover the pan and Cook the cauliflower until it’s soft.
• Drain the leftover water from the pan and put it back on the stove. 
• Mash the cauliflower with a fork to break it into smaller pieces.
• Add the oil to the pan. Sautee the cauliflower for 1 minute. Add whatever spices you prefer.
• Add the eggs and scramble it with the cauliflower. Let it cook for 2 minutes. 
• Remove from the heat and serve to your baby. 

Storage Tips For BLW Cauliflower Scrambled Eggs 

Make ahead

You can make these cauliflower scrambled eggs ahead for your baby. I sometimes make it overnight and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. 

Reheating 

To reheat this recipe for your baby, heat and spray a pan with cooking spray. Add the cauliflower egg scramble, and cook until it’s hot. Serve for your baby.

Can you freeze this Baby-led weaning Cauliflower and Egg?

I wouldn’t recommend freezing this recipe because reheating a frozen Cauliflower scrambled egg is a little difficult.

Did you make this baby-led weaning breakfast recipe? 

Let me know in the comments how it turned out!