Soft boiled egg cut in half showing golden jammy yolk with avocado and banana
First Foods ✓ 6 Months+

Egg Yolk Purée

Prep2 min
Cook5 min
Serves1 baby
Age6 months+
Storage24hr fridge

Ingredients

  • 1 pasture-raised egg (freshest you can find)
  • Pinch of salt (omit under 12 months)
Optional mix-ins — pick one
  • ½ ripe avocado
  • ½ ripe banana
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
Always use the freshest pasture-raised eggs from a trusted local farm — quality of your egg source matters more than anything.

Instructions

  1. 1Bring a small pot of water to a gentle boil.
  2. 2Lower the egg in carefully and cook for exactly 4 minutes — you want the white just set and the yolk still soft and jammy.
  3. 3Remove from water and cut the egg in half.
  4. 4Scoop out the yolk with a spoon — discard the white for now. Whites are a more common allergen; introduce them separately once yolk is well tolerated.
  5. 5Serve the yolk as is with a spoon, or mash with your choice of avocado, banana, or applesauce.

How to Serve by Age

AgeHow to Serve
6–9 monthsSmooth mash, spoon fed. Add a spoonful of butter or tallow for extra healthy fats.
10–12 monthsSlightly textured, let them self feed with a preloaded spoon. Melt butter on top.
12 months+Whole soft boiled egg as finger food.

⚠️ Always consult your pediatrician before introducing new foods. Introduce egg yolk as a single ingredient first and wait 3–5 days before adding other new foods.

Making it Fun

🍽️ Colorful plate — serve on a small bright plate. Visual appeal matters even at 6 months.
🥄 Their own spoon — give them a cute baby spoon to hold while you feed them. Builds independence.
🍳 Eat together — crack your own egg at the same time. Babies copy what they see — it's their earliest food lesson.

Why This Nourishes

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Choline
One of the highest dietary sources — critical for brain development and memory
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Healthy Fats
Yolk fat perfectly designed for a baby's rapidly developing brain
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Vitamin D
Supports bone development and immune function from the very first bites
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Vitamin A
Supports vision development and a healthy immune system
Vitamin B12
Essential for nervous system development and healthy red blood cells

The content on this site is based on personal experience and research and is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your pediatrician or a qualified healthcare provider before introducing new foods or making changes to your baby's diet.