Berry & Cinnamon Porridge
What could be better than this warming fruit porridge? I cherish simple recipes, just like this one, as you can all eat the same food, as a family. Without having to prepare "baby food" and then other meals separately. One of the main challenges for me as a parent, when I started cooking for my daughter was the idea of cooking 3 homemade meals a day for her (plus snacks), then preparing food for myself. It is so much easier if you can adapt recipes which will work for your baby and the whole family.
Oat porridge is a great breakfast option, to add into your weekly meal plans, full of slow releasing carbohydrates to keep your children, and family, full throughout the morning. Use any fruit purees, compotes that you like and your family like too.
Weaning
Recommended from 6 months + onwards (depending on when weaning was started). The consistency of the porridge can be altered depending on your baby’s “texture phase”; for a smoother texture, blend dry oats into a fine oat flour (see below). Instant baby porridge without the price tag!
You may also prefer to opt for gluten free oats too, for smaller babies. Then introduce gluten slowly, if there is not history of food intolerance, if you have any concerns contact your health care advisor.
recipe Makes
1 adult, or 2 small portions
Ingredients
40g porridge oats (normal porridge oats, or gluten free oats)
220ml milk, diary or non dairy
Pinch of cinnamon
2-3 tablespoons of fruit puree
to serve ~ crumbled frozen berries*, or berries*
*n.b. not suitable for babies, as this could be a choking hazard
Cook the porridge according to packet instructions. Three minutes from the end of the cooking time, add a pinch of cinnamon.
Serve with any fruit purée you like (mashed banana is also great): I’m using a delicious berry and banana puree, swirled through the cinnamon porridge.
Add extra fruit if you want to my daughter loves crumbled frozen berries (not for smaller children, as it could be a choking hazard).
allergens
dairy, wheat, gluten
n.b. for different dietary requirements ~ oats contain gluten, so you can opt for gluten free oats, and to avoid dairy substitute for dairy free options.
Parent Hack to Instant Baby Porridge:
Blitz porridge oats in a blender until broken down into a fine powder, then store in an airtight container. An easier way to digest their morning oats