Name: Fun Shaped Eggs with Herbs & Olives: Kid-Friendly Recipe
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 7 min
Ingredients: 1 Egg (large egg); 1 tsp Mint (dried, or 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint); 4-5 Basil (fresh basil leaves); 7 Olive (black, sliced or diced); 1.5 tsp Salt (or to taste); to taste Pepper (black, freshly ground black pepper, to taste); 1 tsp Cooking Oil (for greasing the mold)

Fun Shaped Eggs with Herbs & Olives: Kid-Friendly Recipe

Kirti Misra

UpdatedJuly, 2025

7 minutes

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4.41 from 5 votes

Breakfast Cafe Continental Homestyle Cooking

About Fun Shaped Eggs with Herbs & Olives: Kid-Friendly Recipe

Transform breakfast or a snack into a fun culinary adventure with this quick and easy egg recipe! Designed for busy mornings and picky eaters, this recipe uses simple ingredients to create a nutritious and flavorful meal that kids will love. The secret? A stainless steel egg mold that lets you cook eggs into fun shapes!

I use a round mold, but feel free to get creative with different shapes. This recipe is also a great opportunity to involve your kids in the cooking process. Letting them help with tasks like picking fresh herbs from your garden (if you have one!) transforms cooking into a fun family activity.

From calming tantrums to making mealtimes more exciting, this recipe is a winner. Get ready to hear those delighted 'WOW!' moments from your little ones.

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Recipe Time & More

Prep2

Cook5

Total7

Calories72 kcal

Serves

Perfect ForBrunch Snacks

TasteSalty Spicy

Ingredients

For the Eggs

▢ 1 Egg large egg

Herbs & Seasoning

▢ 1 tsp Mint dried, or 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint
▢ 4-5 Basil fresh basil leaves
▢ 7 Olive black, sliced or diced
▢ 1.5 tsp Salt or to taste
▢ to taste Pepper black, freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Other

▢ 1 tsp Cooking Oil for greasing the mold

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Instructions

Preparation

Grease a stainless steel egg mold with 1 teaspoon of cooking oil.

Herb and Olive Prep

If using fresh herbs, wash and finely chop the basil. Set aside the dried mint and fresh basil.

Cooking the Egg

Crack one egg into the prepared egg mold. Gently tear a few fresh basil leaves and place them on top of the egg.

Seasoning and Cooking

Sprinkle the dried mint and sliced black olives over the egg. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Finishing Touches

Cook the egg according to your preferred method (e.g., on a stovetop over low heat or in a microwave). Once cooked, carefully remove the egg from the mold using a knife.

Fun Decoration

Get creative! Use ketchup or other fun condiments to draw a smiley face or other designs on your egg.

Recipe Notes

Expert Tips

For perfectly cooked eggs, use low heat and cook until the whites are set and the yolk is cooked to your liking.
Experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor profile. Consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
To make cleanup easier, lightly spray the egg mold with cooking spray before adding the egg.
Get the kids involved! They can help wash the herbs, crack the egg, or add the toppings. This makes cooking a fun family activity.