Homemade Oatmeal Cereal for Babies
Making homemade oatmeal cereal is one of the most rewarding and easiest ways to feed your baby. And after doing it, you'll wonder why you ever bothered buying it at the store.
Servings: 8 baby servings
Calories: 19kcal
Equipment
- small pot
- freezer cubes, optional
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
Instructions
- Place oats in a food processor, pulse for 15 to 30 seconds or until finely ground.
- Store the oat powder in a sealed container in the refrigerator or freezer or in a cool dark place for up to 3 months.
- To make 1 serving of infant oatmeal cereal for a 5-9 month old baby: Bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil and sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of the ground oats and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, if desired.
- Whisk continuously for 30 seconds and then occasionally for 3-5 minutes or until the mixture is thick and creamy.
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Notes
To Store: Place leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days in the refrigerator. To reheat, add hot water to thin out, stir and serve.
To Freeze: Spoon baby oatmeal into freezer cube tray and freeze overnight. Pop cubes out and place in a labeled freezer bag. Baby oatmeal can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Liquid of Choice: Use breast milk or formula in place of water if you prefer. You can use cow’s milk if making oatmeal for a 1 year old or older.
Start Gradually: Begin with small amounts of oatmeal cereal mixed with water breast milk, or formula. Start with a thin consistency and gradually thicken it as your baby becomes more accustomed to solids.
Use other grains: You can use other grains like quinoa or brown rice in this recipe if you prefer. Just puree into a powder the same way and follow the instructions.
Tools for This Recipe (affiliate links): Food Processor | Freezer Cubes
Nutrition
Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 0.3mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg