🥚🫘 Egg & Beans Finger Food (7 Months +)

Ingredients (Makes 6–8 small pieces)

• 1 egg yolk (add egg white after 12 months or earlier if no allergy risk)

• 2 tablespoons soft-cooked beans (such as black-eyed beans or butter beans, well-cooked until very soft)

• 2 tablespoons rolled oats (ground into oat flour)

• 1 teaspoon olive oil or vegetable oil

• Optional: a pinch of mild herbs like parsley for flavor

Preparation Steps

1. Prepare the Beans

• Ensure beans are very soft — boil if necessary until they mash easily between fingers.

• Mash them well with a fork or blend briefly for a smoother texture.

2. Mix Ingredients

• In a bowl, combine mashed beans, egg yolk, oat flour, and olive oil.

• Mix until you have a soft, slightly sticky dough.

3. Shape

• With clean, damp hands, shape into small oval or finger-shaped pieces about 5–6 cm long.

4. Cook Gently

• Place in a non-stick pan over low heat and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until firm and cooked through.
  (Alternatively, bake on a parchment-lined tray at 180°C / 350°F for 8–10 minutes.)

5. Cool & Serve

• Let them cool slightly before giving to your baby. They should be soft enough to mash easily with gums.

Storage

• Refrigerate for up to 2 days.

• Freeze uncooked pieces for up to 1 month; cook from frozen, adding 1–2 extra minutes.

Nutritional Benefits

• Egg yolk → Healthy fats, choline, and vitamins for brain development

• Beans → Plant protein, iron, and fiber for digestion

• Oats → Energy-rich whole grains for steady growth