Homemade Baby Oatmeal Recipe

Say goodbye to iron-fortified baby oatmeal! This recipe delivers a super-smooth, iron-free oatmeal in minutes. Perfect for busy parents, this simple recipe uses readily available ingredients to create a nutritious and delicious breakfast (or any meal!) your little one will love. No more struggling with steel-cut oats – this method produces a fine powder that cooks in seconds! Use it in your favorite instant oatmeal recipes or enjoy it on its own with fruit and yogurt. Store it easily in a container and enjoy the convenience!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 38.9 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Homemade Baby Oatmeal

  • Quick Cooking Oats
  • Water

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How to Make Homemade Baby Oatmeal

  1. Add 1 cup of rolled oats to a food processor.
  2. Process until the oats are a fine powder (this may take a few minutes).
  3. In a small bowl, mix 2-4 tablespoons of the oat powder with 1/4 cup of hot tap water (adjust water amount for desired consistency).
  4. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  5. Mix in your baby's favorite fruits, yogurt, or other pureed foods (optional).
  6. Always test the temperature before serving to your baby!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

2g

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