Baby's First Oatmeal
You don’t have to buy special store-bought baby oatmeal. You can make your own with this super easy, nutrient dense recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour (I just grind mine in a blender from rolled oats)
- 1 cup buckwheat flakes
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup formula or breastmilk
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Optional add in: mashed banana, pumpkin puree, frozen blueberries or unsweetened applesauce
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add the water and bring to a boil.
- Stir in oat flour, barley flakes, milk and cinnamon and lower heat to medium-low, covered. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool before serving or storing. You can add additional milk if needed for desired consistency.
- Optional- You can mix in pureed carrots or sweet potato puree, pumpkin puree, flaxseed or frozen berries.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.