I am updating this recipe to be current and more baby friendly in line with the essence of this blog which is what brings you mums here.
Firstly, let’s meet egg yolk, the yellow part and the most nutrient packed part of the egg. The yolk contains 100% of the essential vitamins and fatty acids called DHA which are important for the growth and development of the brain. It is very rich in choline and cholesterol, which are very important for a growing child. The cholesterol is in fact an insulator for the brain nerves and helps in the digestion of fat.
Research shows that babies fed with egg yolk had improved iron levels than the unfed ones, without any significant effect on their blood cholesterol. This makes it a good one to introduce as a baby’s first food and for toddlers and kids. The white part of the egg is equally good but it is best introduced after one year because most allergic reactions come from there.
Now, I don’t have to go on about why homemade custard with egg yolk is the best. It is equally a good dessert for you if you are not bunkers about cholesterol, when science has assured us already that 2 eggs a day is perfectly safe for healthy people trying to stay healthy…otherwise eat the whites and ‘custard the yolks’ for the kids.
You need the high and low technique in making this egg custard. High loads of patience to keep stirring the stuff and low heat to ensure you get it right.
Banana Egg Custard for Baby
Ingredients:
- 1 egg yolk
- 3/4 cup of whole milk – you can dissolve about a tablespoon of powdered milk in water. For baby formula, dissolve according to brand instructions (normally 1 spoon of milk to 30ml/oz water).
- 1 teaspoon cornflour
- 1 small mashed banana
- Pinch of spice (nutmeg, cinnamon or mixed spice)
Method:
- Put the yolk in a bowl and add the milk, cornflour and spice. Mix well and ensure there is no lumps.
- Pour the mix into a pot and cook on low heat, stirring continuously until it starts to thicken.
- Cook and stir for about a further minute and then bring down.
- Serve in a bowl with the mashed banana mixed in well.
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Good piece of information on the nutritional values of egg yolk and LOL @ your WAEC experience. My kids normally would not touch egg or any food with substantial amount of egg with a barge-pole but I’m tempted to give this recipe a go using 1 egg yolk.
Lol. On, if you see me that day eehh. Try the egg but one yolk is sure too small. Try two and be sure to recalculate the milk and cornflour quantity.
Please is cornflour same as the flour for baking?
Hi Funmilola, they are not the same. Ask specifically for corn flour in shops.
How much sugar? I can’t see it in the ingredients list. Thanks
Hi Kathryn, I dont add sugar as it is more of a baby food. You may add to your taste after cooking but advisably not for a baby.
Please is the vanilla flavour optional? Or can you recommend a substitute for the vanilla flavour ?
It is optional. You can add cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg etc. You can even flavour with fruit purees after cooking.
Okk. Thank you
Great article on the nutritional value of eggs. Will be making this for my baby. One question though – does this freeze well? x
Thank you Adri. No, i don’t think it will freeze well.
Thank u ma 4 dis post, my question is pls cn one use flour if u cnt get d cornflour? Thanks and God bless
Adama, i haven’t used it but you can give it a try…just a little because i think it is heavier than cornflour.
Thanks so much for your recipes Chioma u’re a life safer. Can i do this in bulk and store in small containers in the freezer?
Thank you so much Grace. No, i don’t think this will be good cos it’s like freezing already cooked pap or custard. Making when needed is much better.
Thanks for this chioma,pls can i put this in my baby flask to creche.
Themy, I guess it should be okay. I have not tried it but it seems the same as putting pap in the flask.
pls i would like to know if cornstarch can be used instead of corn flour
Mocan, I think they are both the same.
This is a great recipe, just how long would this take?
Thank you Naomi. It should take about 8-10 minutes.
Hi chioma.Thank you for such wonderful recipes.pls can you advise what qty of cornflour to use per egg yolk?am making this for my 9mth old baby .
Hi Gloria, start with a teaspoon or two. I am going to remake this for a baby soon.
Hi thanks for this very wonderful recipe, I just made it and baby of 6 months took it well,, my question is can it be made ahead of time? What method of preservation do we use.
Just like custard, it is best served after cooking really. I have never bothered checking about preservation.
Tanx so much the baby recipe….. God bless u ma
Mrs Sosan, you are welcome ma
Hello please can I use normal custard in place of the cornflour
No Temi, I’ve never used that.
Please should egg yilk be given to a baby everyday?
Mrs Eguwe, so long as your baby doesn’t have any allergies to it, there is nothing wrong with giving egg yolk or whole egg daily.
Thanks so much for these,I really appreciate
Pls is the 5egg yoke not too much for an infact?
Hello ma, I have now updated the recipe to suit one baby. You are correct, it is too much and thank you for bumping up a 2015 recipe for me. lol
It actually is and I have modified the recipe now.
Hello MA, please in a situation where can find ready made cornflour, can we use blended corn instead(i mean grounded dry maize)
Mummy Zee, use blended corn or dry pap powder.
Sorry MA, l mean to write in a situation where we can’t find ready made cornflour can we use grounded corn instead
Cornflour is different. You can use dry pap instead.
Can it be prepare in the powder form for longer period
And how do I go about it?thanks ma
No, it is one of those baby food that is best served immediately.
Hello Chioma,
Thanks for all the recipes you have shown. I would like to ask. can the ingredients be put in a blender to blend?.
Thank you so much Grace. You can blend the banana but it is an easy fruit to mash up instead of blending.
My Custard cured.. lol
Thanks for this information, pls can i use normal custard to make this?
I wouldn’t use it for a baby