Banana Oat Puree

Creamy banana and oat puree mixed with breast milk or formula for a gentle, nutritious first breakfast.

6-8mo-2-3y

5 min prep · 8 min cook · 13 min total · 2 servings

Wheat

Ingredients

60 ml rolled oats4.06 tbsp rolled oats
1 medium banana, ripe
60 ml breast milk or iron-fortified formula4.06 tbsp breast milk or iron-fortified formula

Combine the oats with 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
Cook, stirring frequently, for 6 to 8 minutes until the oats are very soft and thick.
Mash the banana with a fork until no lumps remain.
Stir the mashed banana into the cooked oats until evenly combined.
Blend or press through a fine sieve for a smooth 6 to 8 month serving, or leave softly mashed for a 9 to 11 month serving.
Thin to the consistency you want with breast milk or formula, then serve warm after checking the temperature.

6-8mo

Blend completely smooth and thin further with breast milk or formula to a pourable consistency that slides easily off a spoon.

Choking safety: Ensure the mixture is fully smooth before serving, with no intact oat pieces.

9-11mo

Leave softly mashed with small oat lumps to encourage tongue and gum practice. Offer on a pre-loaded spoon.

Choking safety: Oats should be fully softened, with no hard or dry clumps.

12-18mo

Serve as written, slightly thicker so it scoops onto a spoon. Let your toddler practice self-feeding even if it gets messy.

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