Baby Led Weaning Leftover Oatmeal Peanut Butter Balls
Turn leftover oatmeal into delicious , 4-ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls that are perfect for baby led weaning! (gluten-free, vegan)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: about 6 balls 1x
- Category: breakfast
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: baby
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup cooked and cooled oatmeal (see notes)
- 1 tbsp natural creamy peanut butter
- dash cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Make sure oatmeal is completely cooled. I like to use leftover oatmeal that's been in the refrigerator overnight.
- In a bowl, mix oatmeal with peanut butter, cinnamon and vanilla.
- Roll the mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball. Wetting your hands can help prevent sticking.
- Place the balls in a glass container for storage, or directly on baby's plate!
Notes
- I find rolled oats that aren't too creamy hold their texture best in these balls, but you can certainly use other kinds of cooked oatmeal, too. This is the recipe I use for perfect BLW oatmeal.
- Flavors such as cinnamon and vanilla are optional, but expose baby to different tastes. Feel free to leave them out for simplicity, or experiment with adding other spices or extracts!
- You can also roll into finger shapes instead of balls, which as even easier for the youngest babies to pick up and eat.
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