Easy BLW Mushroom Recipe – Mushroom Omelet

About This Baby-Led Weaning Mushroom Recipe

Eggs and mushroom omelet is the simplest and quickest BLW meal to make. It’s my go-to when I have a busy morning and still want to make a healthy meal for the kids.

This BLW mushroom recipe is the only way I can get my toddlers to eat mushrooms. Any other way and they start being picky.

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Health Benefits of Mushrooms for Babies and Toddlers

I have been eating mushrooms since I was a little girl living in Nigeria. I grew up very poor. When my family couldn’t afford any other vegetables, we usually resorted to foraging mushrooms for food. 

Back then, I didn’t realize that I was eating one of the healthiest food you can find on the planet. Now that I’m older, I understand all the health benefits of mushrooms for kids.

Mushrooms have many health benefits for kids. It contains nutrients like Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B. It also contains fiber, and vitamin D and Helps boost the immune system (source)

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

If you want to serve mushrooms on their own to your baby when doing baby-led weaning, make sure to follow the appropriate serving size.

Children who are 6-8 months old should be served fully cooked mushrooms in half without the stem attached. 

Infants older than 9 months old can have cooked mushrooms chopped into small chunks. Toddlers 18 months and over can be served raw mushrooms if you prefer. 

You can also serve them cooked mushrooms that are cut in half or chopped since they’re old enough to chew.

Ingredients for BLW Breakfast Mushroom Omelet Recipe

• 2 eggs scrambled
• 1 Mushroom finely chopped
• Mexican cheese (optional)
• Pam cooking spray 
• Cayenne or Black pepper for seasoning
• Salt (optional)

How To Make Mushroom Omelet

Cooking Instructions

• Place your pan on medium heat
• Spray cooking spray until the surface is covered
• When the pan is hot, pour the egg in and let cook for a few minutes until the bottom begins to harden.
• Scatter mushrooms over the surface of the egg.
• If using cheese, sprinkle some cheese over the mushroom as well
• Flip half the egg over the other as if closing a book.
• Wait a few more minutes for the omelet to form then flip it over again.
• Remove from the flame and serve.

Make it a balanced Diet – 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

Substitutions for this BLW Mushroom Recipe

• 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.

My Top Tips

• 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 were 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.

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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.

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