Easy Mushroom Omelette for Babies & Toddlers

A simple mushroom omelette is one of my favorite finger foods for babies just starting their weaning journey. It’s a great way to add protein to your baby’s meal when they’re still learning to chew.  

I still make this recipe at least once a week even though my kids are toddlers now. It’s one of the quickest meals to make on busy school mornings. 

It’s packed with nutrients from the mushrooms and other vegetables, so you can rest assured knowing your baby or toddler is getting the best meal.

The best thing about this recipe is that you can make it for breakfast or as part of a tasty lunch for your family to enjoy.

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Why You’ll Love This Mushroom Omelette Recipe

This mushroom omelette only takes about 10 minutes to make depending on how small you cut the mushrooms, spinach, red pepper, and other vegetables you add in.

Another thing I love about this baby-led weaning recipe is that it’s easy for kids to hold and feed themselves when they’re in the early stages of weaning.

It’s the perfect baby recipe because it’s not puree, yet it’s still soft enough to use when starting baby-led weaning.

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Important Recipe Notes on Mushroom Omelette for Kids

You can Add other vegetables

When making a mushroom omelette for your kids, you can also add other vegetables. My favorite vegetables to add on are spinach, red bell pepper, green pepper, and peas.

You can also vary the types of mushrooms that you use in order to introduce your baby to different textures and tastes.

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You can make it with or without cheese

I’m lactose intolerant, so I try to make a mushroom omelette without cheese for my family. Sometimes I only put cheese in half of the omelette, so I can serve the dairy-free part to myself.

When I do use cheese, I like to use mozzarella, parmesan, or sharp cheddar. Those are my kid’s favorites. You can sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top if you have any leftovers.

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Allergy Considerations for Toddler-friendly Mushroom Omelette

Egg Is A Common Allergen

If this is your first time feeding eggs to your baby, then make sure you watch them for signs of an egg allergy. note that egg allergies may not appear immediately after feeding to keep monitoring your baby after they’ve eaten. 

Cheese Is Also A Common Allergen

Cheese is another thing to watch out for if you’re using them in this recipe. Some kids may be allergic or intolerant to cheese so monitor your baby as you feed them.

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Health Benefits of Mushrooms for Babies and Toddlers

I’ve been eating mushrooms since I was a little girl. A little bit of chopped mushrooms mixed with some spices and chicken broth was always my mother’s go-to quick meal when we were kids.

Now that I’m a mom, I try to include mushrooms into healthy recipes I make for my family. That’s because I understand all the health benefits of mushrooms for babies & toddlers.

Mushrooms contain nutrients like Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B. It also contains fiber, and vitamin D and Helps boost the immune system (source)

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How To Cook Mushrooms for Babies Under 1

From my experience feeding my kids, I know that mushrooms can be challenging for babies under 1 to chew. When cooking mushrooms for babies, make sure you chop them as finely as possible.

You can then mix them with other foods like eggs in an omelet, mix them in pasta, and other recipes.

How To Serve Mushrooms for Baby-Led Weaning

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6 – 9 months old

Mushroom omelette can be served to babies between the ages of 6 months to 9 months old by cutting it lengthwise in strips. This will allow them to eat with their hands.

The length of the cut should be as big as two adult-sized fingers pressed together.

9 – 12 months old

Kids between 9 and 12 months old can be served mushroom omelette in smaller pieces and encouraged to use utensils when possible.

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Ingredients for BLW Breakfast Mushroom Omelette

• Eggs – scramble the eggs with a little bit of water to help break it up better
• Mushroom – white button mushrooms or portobello will work, but use any type you prefer.
• Cheese – I love using Mexican cheese, parmesan, or cheddar. Any type will work here. You can also skip it if you’re allergic.
• Pam cooking spray to grease the pan.
• Cayenne or Black pepper for seasoning. Skip if you prefer.

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Make it a Complete Meal – Ideas for Sides

• Add toast on the side to provide carbohydrates for your baby.
• Add a side of fruits for much-needed vitamins and minerals

Recipe Substitutions Mushroom Omelette

• If you like your omelet with cheese and you’re lactose intolerant, you can use vegan cheese. See my preferred Vegan cheese brand on Amazon.
• You can also skip the cheese altogether like I did because I’m lactose intolerant.

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Recipe Variations For Mushroom Omelette

​Add some fresh herbs 

Fresh herbs always help me elevate my recipes from B to A plus. My go-to herbs to chop on my omelette are fresh spring chives, cilantro, and parsley. 

Add Red Pepper to the mix

Red bell peppers added to the mushroom omelet will help elevate the flavor and color of the meal. It’s a great way to introduce your baby to more flavors and textures too. 

Spinach Omelette 

Spinach omelette is a delicious and simple variation of this recipe. It’s made the same way just with spinach instead of mushrooms.

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My Top Tips For Baby-led Weaning

• Salt is not recommended for infants until after 1 year of age. So you may choose to omit the salt from this recipe. My toddlers are over 1 year old now, that’s why I use salt in this recipe.

Recommendation for the Picky Eater 

• Give your toddler some sauce to dip the egg into. I recommend ketchup for this recipe. This trick always works with my toddlers when they are hesitant to try new foods.

How To Serve Mushroom Omelets To Babies and Toddlers

• Babies 6-9 months still have the palmer grasp so they need to be served foods cut in strips (show picture)
• From 9-12 months babies can be served this recipe in bite-sized chunks.
• 12+ months old can also be served in this food in small bite-sized pieces.

FAQs About Mushrooms For Babies

When Can Babies Have Mushrooms?

Babies can have mushrooms at 6 months old, which is when most pediatricians recommend starting solids

Are Mushrooms a Choking Hazard?

Mushrooms are a common choking hazard because the cap is very rubbery when cooked. This makes it hard for babies to chew. The stem is also cylindrical so it can easily slide down your baby’s throat. 

To reduce the risk of choking, make sure you cut mushrooms in the appropriate size based on your child’s age.

The Best Mushrooms for Baby Led Weaning

Any mushroom can be used for baby-led weaning. I prefer portabella mushrooms because they have a rich flavor when cooked. You can also opt for white button mushrooms as well.

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