This morning I went to make Titan's (8mos. old) breakfast and realized that we were out of baby oatmeal. So, I busted out a book I had purchased shortly after Taber was born to see if I could find any sort of backup options and came across this recipe:1/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats (not the quick-cooking ones)
1 cup water
Place water on the stove to boil in a small saucepan. Place rolled oats into your blender (or food processor) and grind for 2 minutes until it turns into a fine powder (some chunks are fine depending on the age of your child). Once the water boils, turn the heat down to low and add the oatmeal powder. Stir briskly with a wire whisk and cover. Cook over low heat for approx. 10 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent scorching and to remove lumps. Makes two 1/2 cup servings and will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days.
I mixed the cereal with some homemade applesauce and Titan absolutely DEVOURED it. You can also make the same cereal from brown rice, barley or other whole grains. I froze the unused cereal, which will keep for 2-4 weeks.
For both of my boys I've made their food myself. Not only is this much lighter on the budget, but to be honest it tastes so much better than the jarred food. I will say though that jarred food is always good for those unexpected last minute outings :-).
I highly recommend this book for anyone with little ones under a year old. It has an extensive section of fruits & vegetables, which outlines the best methods to cook them, what age it's best to start each one at and what vitamins are found in each. It also outlines what your baby should be eating based on their age (this section is by far the best!!!).
What are some of your best baby finds? I'd love to hear them!
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