Baby Porridge
Warm breakfast cereal is such a great way to start the day. It’s cozy, easy to make, and satisfying for kids of all ages. You can vary the flavor by adding any fruit you like and you even have the option to make it ahead of time and simply reheat it throughout the week to cut down on cooking. This baby porridge has a multigrain base for fiber, complex carbohydrates, and B vitamins. It can be served as a food for various baby food stages starting at around 6 months, as a baby food combination, and as a toddler breakfast. (You may also like Cantaloupe for Baby, Apricot Baby Food, Cherry for Babies, and Watermelon for Baby recipes.)
Ingredients You Need
To make this baby porridge recipe, here’s what to look for at the store: Sign up for our email updates to get tips and ideas sent to your inbox.
Multi-grain hot cereal: Look for this near the oatmeal from brands including Bob’s Red Mill, Quaker, or your store’s brand. (You can make organic baby porridge by starting with organic baby cereal and using organic milk and add-ins.) Nondairy milk: Such as unsweetened plain or vanilla oat milk, plant milk, or almond milk. Cinnamon: This adds nice flavor to the cereal. Vanilla: I use an alcohol-free vanilla extract to add flavor to this baby cereal. Add-ins: You can stir in any mashed or pureed fruit, additional milk, a little peanut butter or almond butter, or crushed nuts to add flavor and nutrients to this baby breakfast.
TIP: To make your own multigrain cereal mix, you can do ¼ cup rolled oats, 2 tablespoons cream of wheat, 2 tablespoons cracked bulgur, and 2 tablespoons chia seeds, hemp seeds, or oat bran. It’s usually readily available in the supermarket, but that is an option.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s a look at how to make this baby porridge recipe so you’ll know what to expect. Scroll down to the end of the post for the full information. The instant option tends to make a thinner cereal; the stovetop one makes more of a traditional porridge. We prefer the latter, but see what you think.
How to Store
Store cooked baby porridge in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze baby food in an ice cube tray and use as many cubes as you like for future servings. Reheat, stirring often, in 15- to 30-second increments in the microwave. You may want to add more milk to thin the cereal out if it’s thickened during storage. You can also reheat it in a pot over low heat on the stove. Stir often to prevent sticking, and add a little water or milk as needed.
Best Tips for Success
Look for multigrain hot cereal near the oatmeal from brands including Bob’s Red Mill, Quaker, or your store’s brand. You can make organic baby porridge by starting with organic baby cereal and using organic milk and add-ins. Nondairy milk may be easier for baby to digest, so that is my recommendation here. Stir the pot a few times during cooking to ensure the mixture doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan. Add unsalted butter, coconut oil, or hemp seeds for a dose of healthy fats. Add flavor with a homemade baby food puree, mashed fruit, peanut butter baby food, almond butter, Sweet Potato Baby Food Puree, or Mashed Butternut Squash. Enjoy a bowl for yourself. You may like your serving topped with chopped nuts, honey, and milk.
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