Oatmeal is one of my favorite things to serve baby because you can make it into a smooth puree for stage one, thicker chunky oatmeal for stage three, or you can spoon some dollops of oatmeal onto a plate and let it completely cool before serving it for baby-led weaning or the finger food stage. It really does grow with your baby. In this recipe, we will cook the strawberries with oats so that the two turn into beautiful pink porridge. And don’t worry if you want to save yourself a portion of this oatmeal for yourself! You can top your portion with a drizzle of honey, slices of banana and strawberries, and a sprinkle of chopped nuts.

Nutritional Information

Strawberries are super nutritious and are a great first food for baby because of the different way baby can enjoy them- plain, in yogurt or oatmeal, smoothies, frozen treats, etc.

• They are high in vitamin C; in fact one cup contains about 180% of the recommended Daily Value for kids, making it an excellent source of this vitamin. 
• They’re also a good source of fiber for digestion
• They contain potassium, folate, and numerous antioxidants. 
• A majority of strawberries are made up of water, so they are a great food to keep baby hydrated.

Strawberry Oatmeal

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2-3 small servings
Age: 12+ months 

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup strawberries, stems removed, chopped (fresh or frozen)
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
• pinch cinnamon

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add in oats, strawberries, and cinnamon. Cook for 10 minutes or until the oats are cooked, and most of the water is gone.
2. If making a puree - using a hand mixer or blender, puree the oats to your desired consistency – smooth, slightly chunky, or chunky.
3. If serving for baby-led weaning, dollop a few 2-inch circles of oatmeal on a plate and place it in the fridge. Once cooled, the oatmeal will be easier for your baby to pick up and self-feed. 

Notes 

Age: 6+ months

Storage: you can store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for 4 months.