This oat and prune porridge makes a delicious breakfast or meal that can be served for toddlers, older kids or even babies from 6 months, you just need to adjust the consistency and make it smoother. This oatmeal porridge with prunes is one of the best baby food that provides a lot of nutrition and helps with constipation.
Oat porridge with prunes for babies 8 months and older
Put the rolled oats, water and diced prunes into a saucepan. Bring to a boil on medium heat.
Once it starts to boil, reduce de heat to low, stir occasionally, until the porridge thickens - about 3-4 minutes.
Remove from heat, cover with a lid and let the oats and prunes steep very well for 5-10 minutes. This will soften their texture even more and release the juices.
Allow to cool and serve.
Oat porridge with prunes for 6 month old babies
After you made the porridge you just need blend it into a smoother, soup-like consistency. Add a splash of liquid of your choice (breast milk, plant milk or formula) and use a handheld blender or a baby blender to obtain the desired consistency.
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