Oatmeal Baby Porridge
A smooth, creamy oatmeal porridge tailored for babies 6 months and older—easy to digest, quick to prepare, and perfect for introducing whole-grain goodness.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 2 baby servings (≈ 1/2 cup each) 1x
- Category: Baby Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Universal
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup (20 g) rolled oats, finely ground
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) water, breast milk, or prepared formula
- 1 teaspoon fruit purée (banana, apple, or pear), optional
Instructions
- Grind the rolled oats in a clean coffee grinder or food processor until you have a fine powder.
- In a small saucepan, whisk the oat powder with the water (or milk/formula) until no lumps remain.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes or until thick and creamy.
- Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm. Stir in the fruit purée if using.
- Test temperature before serving; thin with additional liquid to reach your baby’s preferred consistency.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats if gluten is a concern.
- Adjust thickness with extra liquid as your baby progresses to thicker textures.
- Leftovers keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 24 hours; thin and reheat gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120 g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: oatmeal, baby porridge, infant cereal, homemade baby food, first foods
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