Get the recipe: Quick & Healthy Strawberry Banana Oatmeal
Introducing Strawberry Banana Oatmeal - the perfect warm and healthy breakfast for any age! This hearty oatmeal can be made into a baby puree, cooled into chunks for baby-led weaning, or in a bowl with all the toppings for kids (and adults!).
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats, also called rolled oats
- 1 cup strawberries, finely chopped
- 1/2 ripe banana, mashed
- 2 tsp ground flax seeds, or chia seeds (optional)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil.
- Add in oats, half of the chopped strawberries, mashed banana, ground flax seeds, and cinnamon.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring often, or until all liquid has been absorbed.
- Stir in the remaining chopped strawberries. Let cool slightly.
- Spoon into a bowl and add desired cream and toppings.
Notes
Age: 6+ months
Serving to Baby: If serving to a baby as a puree, cook as directed and then puree a portion in a blender for 1 minute, adding more liquid if needed as it will become thicker. For baby-led weaning, you can spoon a few dollars of the oatmeal onto a plate and let it cool. Once cool, the oatmeal will clump together, making it easier for the baby to pick and self-feed. You can also serve the oatmeal to your baby on a self-feeding spoon.
Toppings
Fruit: fresh fruit like blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, mangoes or diced apples. Or try dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, blueberries, or dates.
Nuts & Seeds: Drizzle in any nut butter or seed butter. Or sprinkle chopped almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, ground flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds.
Cooked Grains: Try quinoa or amaranth, cooked separately or with the oatmeal. Or add granola toppings.
Sweeteners: Honey (if serving for babies over 1 year), maple syrup, brown sugar, or agave syrup.
Spices: Cinnamon, cardamom, or ginger. Original Recipe 2 cups strawberries, roughly chopped
1/2 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp honey (over 1 year only)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
toppings - pinch of chia seeds and cream
Nuts & Seeds: Drizzle in any nut butter or seed butter. Or sprinkle chopped almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, ground flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds.
Cooked Grains: Try quinoa or amaranth, cooked separately or with the oatmeal. Or add granola toppings.
Sweeteners: Honey (if serving for babies over 1 year), maple syrup, brown sugar, or agave syrup.
Spices: Cinnamon, cardamom, or ginger. Original Recipe 2 cups strawberries, roughly chopped
1/2 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp honey (over 1 year only)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
toppings - pinch of chia seeds and cream
Instructions
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In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add oats and reduce heat to simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes until liquid is gone and oats are cooked.
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In a medium saucepan, over medium-low heat, place the strawberries and 2 tablespoons water, let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer the strawberries to a blender or food processor, add honey (if using) and chia seeds and puree in short bursts until you reach your desired consistency.
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Stir oats and puree if needed.
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In two bowls, layer the strawberry puree and oatmeal in alternating layers. Sprinkle with chia seeds and drizzle with cream and serve.
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