Nutrient Dense Porridge
Oats help stabilise blood glucose levels, improve satiety and are a good source of complex carbohydrates, fibre and vitamins especially when paired with some of the nutrient dense toppings listed below! I do recommend souring the oats to aid digestion; you can watch my previous IGTV on how and why do this with grains and beans/legumes! Oats can be introduced around 8-10 months once your baby has been digesting foods in the 6-8 month guide with no issues!
Nutrient Dense Porridge
DF | RSF | EF
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Saucepan
- Colander or sieve
Ingredients
- 1 part organic rolled oats
- 2 parts coconut milk
OPTIONAL ADD INS:
- 1 serve collagen
- 1/2 banana sliced
NUTRIENT DENSE TOPPINGS:
- 1 TBSP tahini or nut butter
- 1 TBSP ground flaxseeds
- 1 TBSP hemp seeds
- drizzle coconut or milk kefir
Instructions
- Soak the oats in water (until covered) and 1 tsp of acid/culture of choice (eg. apple cider vinegar, lemon juice or whey). Cover with a tea towel and place in a dry, warm place (such as the pantry) overnight (or at least 6 hours). When ready to use, drain in a colander or sieve and rinse.
- Place all ingredients in saucepan over low heat (if using collagen or banana add them in now).
- Occasionally stir and cook over low heat until thick and milk is mostly absorbed (approximately 5 minutes).
- Add to bowl and top with any nutrient dense toppings you wish.
Notes
AGE APPROPRIATE: when tolerating 2+ meals a day
Tahini (sesame) and nut butter are allergens.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Do you have a collagen powder that you recommend?
This is my favourite: https://www.functionalself.co.nz/collagen-hydrolysate-eu-approved.html#a_aid=5ec660322f4b1&a_bid=57ec6104
Do you have thermomix instructions for porridge? Love hands free approach for busy mornings
Karen, I would love to know if you had any success with thermy instructions for this!
Hi,
If you suggesting oats to be introduce around 8-10 months, then is it ok to give 6+ baby oat cereal (fortified) which the age categorise foe 6+ as well? Thank you ☺️
Just wondering if this is made with carton or tinned coconut milk and if freshly squeezed orange juice is acidic enough to soak oats in?
Hi Aleisha, it could be made with either, I prefer the taste of carton with porridge but either will work! And yes, orange juice would work great 🙂