French toast is a great way to disguise eggs if your child doesn’t like eating them on their own. Eggs are high in vitamin D which supports a robust children’s immune system making them an excellent choice to include in your healthy children’s meals. Buy organic or free-range eggs if possible.
Eggs contain valuable nutrients that support brain health and can therefore play a crucial role in your child's development. They are a good source of Choline a vitamin that is very important for brain development. One large egg will provide the daily choline needs for babies and toddlers.
Egg yolk is one fo the few foods that naturally contain vitamin D . This is an important fat-soluble vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium and promote strong bones. Eggs also act as a good source of naturally occurring DHA which is an omega-3 fatty acid important for children's overall growth and neurodevelopment.
If your child does not enjoy eating eggs, try this recipe to help disguise them.
Heat a small amount of butter in a frying pan.
Beat the egg in a shallow dish and dip the bread into the mixture and cover both sides thoroughly with the mixture. Let the excess mixture drip off the bread.
Place the bread in the frying pan for a few minutes on each side until golden.