Devilled Egg Boats | The Kid-friendly Egg Recipe
Stuck for clever snacktime ideas? Prefer nutritious alternatives to sugary, store-bought snacks?
These Devilled Egg Boats might just be what you’re looking for.
Invite your tiny human on an imaginary adventure with this healthy, kid-friendly egg recipe and become the ‘best parent ever’.
All you need to set the sails are fresh eggs, a few staple ingredients and 15 minutes of your time.
Then you’re ready to embark together on snacktime travels to far-flung places where only your toddler’s imagination can take you.
Even the fussiest of eaters won’t be able to resist becoming the captain of their very own Egg Boat.
Want to make it even more exciting?
Turn your toddler’s favourite We Might Be Tiny Snackie into a giant bear, cat or bunny-shaped ocean full of mysterious sea creatures.
And once you’re back on safe shores, simply let your dishwasher take care of the messy shipwreck. #ahoycaptain
We’re almost certain this imaginary take on snacking will become a staple in your household quicker than you can board yet another snacktime ship.
Makes 8 I Prep 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, hard-boiled and halved
- 1 tbsp whole-egg mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp chives, finely chopped
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- half a red capsicum, cut into 'sails'
- 1 tbsp buckwheat kernels or sesame seeds, optional
Method
Scoop egg yolks into a bowl and mash lightly with a fork.
Add mayonnaise, chives, and mustard, and stir to combine.
Spoon 1 heaped teaspoon of yolk mixture into each egg half.
Insert a 'sail' into each boat and sprinkle with buckwheat kernels.
