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Apple Banana Oatmeal - Baby Breakfast

Published: Oct 14, 2019 · Modified: Jun 5, 2021 by Ana · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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Our Apple Banana Oatmeal is a great recipe for a 6-month-old and can be one of the first mixed foods you serve your child.

If you’ve just introduced some single foods into your baby’s diet, now might be the time time to mix them up in a healthy dish for your baby to enjoy. Our Apple Banana Oatmeal is a great recipe for a 6-month-old and can be one of the first mixed foods you serve your child.

The pairing of apples and bananas which are really common fruits (and can be used in pretty much any breakfast or snack) with oats makes a great, easily digested oatmeal that can be pureed, mashed or served for baby-led weaning.

Apple Banana Oatmeal Ingredients

To make this delicious baby Apple Banana Oatmeal, you will need the following ingredients:

Apple. If possible, try to choose organic apples. Nevertheless of the choice, until the baby reaches 8 months of age it is advised to peel the apples.

Banana. The ripeness of the banana is not really an issue here if you will be serving as a puree or mashed. For baby-led weaning I would advise a softer banana so that the baby can chew easier.

Rolled oats. Tiny rolled oats are the best choice here because they will cook more easily and be easier for the baby to eat.

Apple Banana Oatmeal Nutritional Benefits

Apple. Great source of fiber and vitamin C. They also contain several phytonutrients (small compounds in foods that do wonders for our health) that can help the body defend against cardiovascular diseases as well as diabetes.

Banana. High in vitamin B6 and potassium.

Rolled oats. They are an excellent source of fiber which is important in those first few weeks of the baby starting solid food. They are also a great source of complex carbohydrates and minerals potassium nd manganese.

How To Make Apple Banana Oatmeal

Cook the oats. Put the oats into a pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat.

Prepare the fruit. Peel and grate the apple. Add the grated apple to the oats and continue cooking for a few minutes until the apple softens. In the meantime, prepare the banana according to the way of serving below.

How to baby led wean. For BLW, cut the banana in half and then press your finger down the middle of each half. You should be left with 3 long thin pieces of banana from each half (6 in total). Plate the apple oatmeal next to half the banana (3 long thin banana pieces in total).

How to mash. If you are mashing then mash the banana and add it to the cooked apple oatmeal.

How to puree. For puree place all the ingredients in a blender with a tablespoon of water and blend; keep adding water if required until you reach desired consistency.

Possible Apple Banana Oatmeal Variations

Mix the fruit. Since the banana is the fruit that gives most meals it's creamy texture and sweetness, if you choose to mix up the fruit, I would advise you change the apple. Pear, peach and plums are all great choices here. Especially in those first few months of starting solids as they provide generous fiber that can help the digestive system.

Mix the grains. This recipe doesn't really have to be all about rolled oats and oatmeal. You can change the grains and use those such as buckwheat, millet or amaranth.

Add some spices. Cinnamon is a great first spice to add to your baby's meals. With the apple and banana combination here, it truly gives a great and aromatic meal.

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Apple Banana Oatmeal

A great, high-calorie breakfast that's quick to make and a perfect start to the day for a 6-month-old and up!

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Cooling Time 5 mins

Servings 1

▢ ¼ apple
▢ ½ banana
▢ 1 tbsp oats
▢ 2 tbsp water

Put the oats into a pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Peel and grate the apple
Add the grated apple to the oats and continue cooking for a few minutes until the apple softens
For BLW, plate the apple oatmeal next to half the banana
If you are mashing then mash the banana and add it to the cooked apple oatmeal
For puree place all the ingredients in a blender with a tbsp of water and blend; keep adding water until you reach desired consistency

Calories: 95. 2kcal

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Banana Porridge (Oatmeal) - Healthy Little Foodies

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Posted: Jun 4, 2021Updated: Jun 4, 2021

Oatmeal is a fantastic start to the day, whether you are a baby, child or adult. This banana porridge has a wonderful creamy texture and delicious sweetness. Eat it as it is, or add different toppings for extra goodness and appeal.

Reasons to Love Banana Porridge

Quick and Easy: It doesn’t take much time or effort to make a pot of porridge on the stove. You can also make it in the microwave in around 3 mins.
Nutritious: Oats are a good source of carbohydrate and fibre, but are also higher in protein and fat than many other grains. They are loaded with important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Delicious: Banana adds a lovely sweetness and creamy texture to oatmeal.

Ingredients

Rolled oats (also known as old-fashioned oats) give a nice chunky texture.
Banana riper bananas will add more sweetness.
Peanut butter. Optional, adds extra protein/ fat to keep you fuller for longer.
Cinnamon Optional, adds flavour and enhances the taste of the banana.
Milk gives the oats a lovely creamy texture. You can use any milk (dairy or non dairy), water or a mixture of both.

Process Shots and Cooking Tips

To make this porridge, just add everything to a pot (image 1) and heat it up, stirring continuously, until you have thick and creamy oats (image 2).
Once cooked, add to serving bowls and enjoy as is or with toppings (crushed raspberries, peanut butter and banana slices pictured.)

If you want a thinner porridge, just add more milk (or a mixture of milk and water).

Banana Porridge for Babies

Porridge can sometimes be tricky for babies to manage if doing baby-led weaning. To encourage self-feeding, pre-load spoons and offer them to your baby, waiting for them to grab them.

Cooking the porridge/oatmeal a bit longer can help get it to a consistency that clings to spoons or is easier to be picked up in handfuls.

Always make sure that it has suitably cooled down before offering your baby.

If you refrigerate leftovers it will congeal and stick together. You can reheat with some milk/water or alternatively you can offer it cold as finger food.

If you want to make a smooth porridge for your baby you can either buy baby oatmeal cereal or make your own. Just ground oats to a flour consistency. (Note: packaged baby cereal is fortified with iron and if you make oatmeal cereal at home the iron content won’t be as high. ) However, many babies, especially slightly older ones, won’t need their porridge to be ground, and the added texture is a good thing.

Dairy milk and peanut butter are both potential allergens so should be offered at separate times (if not already introduced)

Storage Instructions

REFRIGERATE: If you have any leftovers you can refrigerate them in a covered container for up to two days.
It thickens up a lot in the fridge so you will need to add a splash of milk or water milk before reheating. You can either reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop.

FREEZING: Allow leftovers to cool. Scoop into muffin tins and freeze until solid (around 3 hours). Remove from tins and transfer to a zip-lock bag / freeable container for up to three months.
Either defrost overnight in the fridge or in the microwave and reheat until piping hot. You will need to add some extra liquid – milk or water – to your porridge when reheating it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can babies have porridge made with milk?

Cow’s milk (and dairy-free alternatives) are not recommended for babies younger than 12 months as it lacks the complete nutrition that breastmilk and formula offer. However, using milk in prepared foods (such as porridge) is okay. You can also make the porridge with formula/breastmilk or water if preferred.

Do you have to use rolled oats or can I use quick or steel cut?

You can use quick oats but they cook faster and also lose a bit of texture in the cooking process so tend to be mushy.
Steel-cut oats need a lot longer cooking time and you can not replace the rolled oats with them in this recipe.

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Banana Porridge

This banana porridge has a wonderful creamy texture and delicious sweetness. Eat it as it is or add different toppings for extra goodness and appeal.

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▢ 50g (½ cup) Rolled Oats
▢ 250ml (1 cup) Milk of choice or water
▢ 1 Banana mashed
▢ 1 tbsp Peanut Butter
▢ ¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon

Add all of the ingredients to a small suacepan over medium/high heat.
Bring to a light boil and then reduce the heat to medium/low and stir continuously for around 5 mins, until the oatmeal is thick an creamy. .
Once porridge is at the desired consistency, remove from heat, and scoop into serving bowls. Add any desired toppings (pictured, crushed raspberries, peanutbutter and banana slices)

Microwave Method:

Add ingredients to a large microwave-safe bowl and stir to combine. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir and continue to microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until the porridge is your desired consistency. (around 3 minutes)

Nutritional Information is a ROUGH guide only, calculated using an online nutrition calculator. Does not include toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Banana Porridge

Amount Per Serving

Calories 271 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 13mg4%

Sodium 57mg2%

Potassium 520mg15%

Carbohydrates 38g13%

Fiber 5g20%

Sugar 15g17%

Protein 10g20%

Vitamin A 241IU5%

Vitamin C 5mg6%

Calcium 163mg16%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course:Breakfast

Cuisine:Western

Keyword:Banana Oatmeal Cookies, Banana Porridge

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1 piece

Cleaned walnuts

1 tablespoon

ground cinnamon

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brown sugar

1 tablespoon

Maple syrup

1 tablespoon

Cooking instructions

15 minutes

1Pour the milk into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add a pinch of salt, a pinch of cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Add hercules and cook, stirring, until thickened.

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2Peel the banana and cut into rings of medium thickness.

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3Heat a non-stick frying pan over high heat, then reduce it to low and add the brown sugar, ground cinnamon and nutmeg to the pan and cook, stirring, until the sugar melts. Stir in butter, zest and maple syrup. Lay the banana rings on top of the sauce and fry for 1 minute on each side. Add the walnuts to the sauce, stir and remove from heat.

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4 Serve porridge with banana topping.

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Milky oatmeal with banana, pear and peach Malyutka® from 6 months

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Method of preparation

Before preparing porridge, wash your hands thoroughly and make sure the utensils for preparing porridge are clean.
Boil 150 ml of fresh drinking water and cool to 50°C.
Add 45 g (approximately 3.5 tablespoons) of porridge, mix thoroughly.
We recommend using a fork to stir the porridge
Do not boil!
After a minute, the porridge will thicken and be ready to eat. Check the temperature of the porridge before eating.

Feeding table

If there are no additional recommendations from a specialist, it is recommended to accustom the child to a new product gradually, starting with one spoon, in 5-7 days, bringing it to the approximate age norm:

Child age

Mixture quantity

from 6 months

to 150 ml

from 8 months

180 ml

from 9 months

200 ml

About

Baby porridge - native porridge from native fields!

Our recipes are based on selected cereals from Russian fields, grown and selected according to high quality standards. Creating milk oatmeal with fruits, Nutricia specialists were inspired by the nature of Russian regions. Each serving contains proteins, vitamins and minerals necessary for development, as well as carbohydrates that give the baby energy for healthy growth.

Palm oil free
Energy for healthy growth
Without salt
With vitamins and minerals

Kashi Malyutka - all the power of Russia for tasty and high-quality complementary foods for your baby! New tastes - new discoveries!

For optimal growth and development of the baby, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life and then introducing complementary foods while continuing to breastfeed. Nutricia and the Malyutka® brand support these recommendations. Consult with a specialist before using the product.

Composition

Oat flour, milk base powder (skimmed milk, mixture of vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed, high oleic sunflower, coconut, emulsifier - lecithins (from sunflower)), skimmed milk powder, lactose, acidity regulator - potassium hydroxide), rice flour, sugar , maltodextrin, dry fruit filler (contains pear, peach and banana powders), vitamin and mineral premix (maltodextrin, cholecalciferol, thiamine mononitrate, folic acid, ferrous fumarate, zinc sulfate).