Baby Porridge Recipe Uk

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Making your own baby porridge or baby oatmeal is super easy and it’s a much cheaper way to feed a weaning baby than the packaged variety.

My little boy is beyond the weaning stage now. At 20 months old he’s pretty much eating everything that the rest of the family eats.

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But as I was buying another big bag of oats in the supermarket this week I was reminded of how I used to make my own baby porridge (or baby oatmeal) last year and I thought I would share my tips here.

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Baby porridge is one of those foods that lots of parents choose to feed their baby in the early days of weaning. Soft and creamy and with a very mild taste it’s a great first food.

There are lots of companies making packaged baby porridge but did you know that with just a food processor you can make your own finely milled baby oats for a fraction of the price?

Rolled oats are a little too big and chewy for a small baby with few teeth to manage but by blitzing them in a food processor you can create an almost flour-like consistency to the oats which makes them a lot easier for babies to eat.

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You can batch make the fine oatsin any quantities you like and then store them in an airtight glass jar or plastic container for several months.

To make the porridge simply add one part oats to twoparts of your babies usual milk (breast milk, formula or cows milk all work fine) and gently heat it in a saucepan, stirring regularly until the milk has absorbed.

I did a quick price comparison in my local supermarket and a leading brand of baby porridge works out at £1.60 per 100g whereas the supermarket own brand rolled oats are 7.5p per 100g. For that reason alone I think it’s definitely worth taking the time to make your own baby porridge!

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Making your own baby porridge or baby oatmeal is super easy and a much cheaper way to feed a weaning baby than the packaged variety.My first baby was ravenous the minute he woke up so I used to make him overnight oats that were ready and waiting in the fridge the moment we got downstairs. My second child, however, loved a warming bowl of porridge to start her day. Whichever you choose oats are amazing providing protein, iron and fibre which means that they give your little one a fantastic start to fuel their day.

Oats provide one of the best sources of slow release energy so are ideal for busy little people. They’re wholegrain, a great source of soluble fibre, gluten free and are packed full of vitamins, minerals and importantly that critical nutrient iron that all babies and toddlers need.

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But as well as all that you can top your hot or cold oats with some fantastic flavours to keep breakfast interesting while boosting the nutritional value and your little one’s health too.

It’s really important to offer variety and not stick to the same foods routinely as this helps with your their brain development as they process new experiences, tastes, textures and flavours. You can read more about this in my blog on sensory weaning and you can check out my breakfast suggestions below.

But before we dive in, I wanted to explain the difference between the different types of oats we see on the supermarket shelves these days. This is a snap of the porridge isle of my local supermarket (and the gluten free options were behind me!), there are so many different options, here’s what they all mean:

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Sometimes called ’Scottish’ porridge oats. These are oats in the whole grain form. They have been rolled between two stone plates to make them flat and open up the grain, making them easier to cook.

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More processed oats that sometimes have a flour like texture. They cook very quickly and form the basis of cereals such as Oats So Simple and ReadyBrek. I actually quite like ReadyBrek for babies and toddlers as it’s been fortified with iron, calcium, vitamin D and a whole host of B vitamins too!

Oats are naturally gluten free but many are made in factories where other gluten containing cereals are produced. Gluten free oats guarantee that they won’t have been accidentally contaminated and these are the ones that must be chosen by those people with coeliac disease or a sensitivity to gluten.

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These are expensive when compared to standard oats and are simply rolled oats that have been ground into a flour, and often flavoured. You can make your own very easily if you have a food processor, but it’s actually better to challenge your little one with the more complex texture of rolled oats as it will help their development and brain growth.

Here are my basic recipes for both porridge and overnight oats that you can add any of my delicious toppings to. Do add more milk if your baby prefers their porridge runnier. It goes without saying that all of these recipes are good for the whole family, not just babies and toddlers!

You can use any milk of your choice. Babies benefit from whole cows milk, breast or formula until age 2 then if they are eating well you can switch to semi skimmed milk. Plant milks are quite low in nutrition but a small amount in food can be used from 6 months and often provides a lovely flavour.

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And now for the fun stuff! Here is a list of 20 different versions of porridge or overnight oats to keep things interesting, not just for baby, suitable for the whole family too. My favourite is number 1!

So there you go, I hope that’s inspired you to give oats a try and the savoury versions make quick dinner options too! Who said oats were just for breakfast? Tell me your favourite in the comments below.

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I’m Sarah, a Registered Dietitian, Children’s Nutritionist and mummy from East Sussex. My blog is to guide & inspire you with information about weaning, nutrition, food and toddler feeding. Learn more about me here .

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The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.You can use any milk of your choice. Babies benefit from whole cows milk, breast or formula until age 2 then if they are eating well you can switch to semi-skimmed milk. Plant milks are quite low in nutrition but a small amount in food can be used from 6 months and often provides a lovely flavour.

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