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Baby Oatmeal Recipe with Rolled Oats

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Make your own healthy baby oatmeal with rolled oats using this easy recipe for 4-6 months.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp ground rolled oats
  • 2-4 tbsp water, milk or breastmilk

Instructions

  1. Grind the oats. Using a food processor or high speed blender, blend 1/2 cup of rolled oats until you have a fine powder. You'll use 1 tbsp for one baby serving, and you can store the rest for later.

Stovetop Method

  1. Bring 1/4 cup (4 tbsp) water or milk to a simmer in a small saucepan.
  2. Add 1 tbsp oat power and cook over low heat, stirring, until oatmeal is creamy, about 3-5 minutes. Add more liquid as needed to thin to your desired consistency.

Hot Water/Milk Method

  1. Add 1 tbsp oat powder to a small bowl.
  2. Add 2-3 tbsp hot water or milk and stir until smooth, adding more liquid as needed to thin to your desired consistency.

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Notes

  • This recipe will make 1 small baby serving. Increase the amount as your baby's belly can hold more food!
  • If you're in Stage 1, make sure the oats are very finely ground and use more water or milk. For Stage 2, the oats can be ground a little more coarsely and you can make it thicker with less water or milk.
  • Once your baby progresses from thin purees, you can make quick oats or regular rolled oats.
  • Some people don't feel comfortable with using cow's milk for babies. I am fine with using it for cooking foods like oatmeal for babies. (Read more on that here.)
  • Add flavor and nutrients with fruit purees, mashed banana, smooth nuts butters, and/or spices. Just leave out any added sugar or choking hazards!

Find it online: https://babyledbliss.com/baby-oatmeal-recipe/