High Calorie Breakfast Burrito Tube Feeding Recipe

When you go to a restaurant and order eggs, you’re almost guaranteed to hear, “How do you like your eggs?”

You may have your go-to order…. scrambled, over-easy, poached….

But can you imagine the look you’d get if you said, “blended”?

I’m sure you and I can both picture a raised eyebrow from the waiter, who quietly wonders about the egg smoothie we just requested.  

Turns out, that egg smoothie has been a hit with blending families. 

This recipe takes something so familiar and adapts it in a way that still holds onto that classic breakfast feel. Because even when feeding looks different, it doesn’t have to feel completely separate.

Why Families Love this Blend Recipe

Ingredient Modification and Substitutions: 

Egg – Scrambled, hard boiled, or cooked over hard is typically best for blended meals. If you need to swap out the eggs, chicken is a good option (1 egg <-> 1 oz chicken).

Cheese – You have room to be creative here! Feel free to use cheese you have on hand. I personally enjoy sharp cheddar or provolone cheese with this blend. 

Cilantro – Cilantro adds a fresh aroma to the blend, but it may not be a staple for your family. If cilantro isn’t your favorite, you can use spinach for an easy 1:1 swap that doesn’t impact consistency or calories. 

Tortilla – Can be swapped for 1 piece of bread if tortillas aren’t a go-to for you. 

Olive Oil – An easy way to boost calories without increasing the volume or thickness of a blend. If olive oil isn’t the best fit, you can rotate in other fats like butter, ghee, or avocado oil. Sometimes just changing the type of fat can make a noticeable difference in how a blend is tolerated and digested.

Medjool dates – Dates add sweetness and a boost of calories. See blending tips below! 

Milk –  Swap cow’s milk for a dairy-free milk alternative (many like Ripple or Kiki!) or use fruit juice like apple to keep up the calories. Apple and pear juice tends to have a natural laxative effect that may help with constipation.

Tips for Blending Smooth Tube Feeding Meals:

• Soak medjool dates in warm water for about 10 minutes. Remove and discard the pit. Put the remaining date into the blender. If you have a powerful blender like the Blendtec or Vitamix, soaking isn’t always necessary, but you should always remove the pit.
  
• When cooking eggs for blending, cook thoroughly, but avoid overcooking. Eggs blend best when they are dry and fluffy. 

If you’ve made this recipe before and it was well tolerated, consider scaling the recipe (scaling is done for you in BlendBuddy) to make this recipe in bulk, portion into deli containers, and store in the freezer for later use (within 6 months of storing). 

How Do I Adjust for My Meal Size?

These recipes are designed to make more than one meal. After blending, divide the batch into the amount your child usually receives at each feeding and store the portions for later.

Many families keep some in the fridge or freezer, and some double or triple recipes to prep several meals at once.

How Do I Feed Blended Meals From the Refrigerator?

Warming blends slightly can help improve tolerance and may thin the consistency. You can warm the blend using a warm water bath, bottle warmer, or by letting it sit on the counter for about 30 minutes.

Once removed from the refrigerator, the blend should be used within 2 hours, including warming time.

If the blend is still too thick, adding 15–20 mL of water (often taken from a water flush) can help thin it.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

Hilarie, RD

*Disclaimer: The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical advice. Always check with your own medical professional before trying to implement any information provided here