Day 1 – Oatmeal Cereal – 365 Days of Baby Food

Ring in the New Year with a new series – 365 Days of Baby Food. It’s ambitious and will be lots of fun too.  Each day a new recipe image will be posted and shared on Instagram. Follow me on Instagram and be sure to tag friends and family use #365daysofbabyfood to share your recipes too!
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Day 1 – Oatmeal Cereal – 365 Days of Baby Food

  • ¼ cup of ground oats (ground in coffee grinder, a blender or a food processor)
  • 1/2 or 3/4 cup – 1 cup water
  1. Grind 1 cup of steel cut or rolled oats into a powdery consistency using your choice of appliance.
  2. Transfer the oat powder to a storage container and measure out ¼ cup of the ground oats; store the remainder in a cool dry place.
  3. Bring liquid to boil in saucepan then add the oatmeal powder while stirring constantly
  4. Simmer for 10 minutes, whisking constantly until cooked.
  5. Mix in formula or breast milk – add fruits or vegetables if desired – and serve warm.

Freezes with mixed results – may be a bit “rubbery” upon thawing. Add liquid such as formula or breast milk to reconstitute.