Get the recipe: Surprise! Instant Oatmeal
Let’s kick that boring instant oatmeal up a notch by hiding your kiddos favorite toppings underneath the cooked oats. Trust me - your toddler’s mind is about to be blown with this fun and super simple way of serving their breakfast oatmeal.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup instant oats
- 1/3 cup boiling water
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp topping of your choice (see below)
- 2 tsp maple syrup, coconut sugar or brown sugar (optoinal)
- splash milk, or cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together the oats, cinnamon, maple syrup (if using) and boiling water. Let sit for 2-3 minutes.
- In a toddler-friendly bowl, add the toppings of your choice.
- Spoon the oatmeal on top of the toppings, completely covering the toppings. Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon, drizzle with a splash of milk or cream to cool it down and serve.
Notes
Toppings: craisins, raisins, chopped pecans, pomegranate seeds, hemp seeds, chopped almonds, coconut flakes, apple chunks, berries, pear chunks, mini chocolate chips, chopped berries, etc
Other Oat Options: you can make this recipe with cooked old-fashion oats, steel cut oats or warmed quinoa cereal as well.
Ages: 12+ months
Serving: 1bowl without toppings, Calories: 99kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 0.7g, Cholesterol: 2mg, Sodium: 11mg, Potassium: 89mg, Fiber: 1.6g, Sugar: 8.4g, Calcium: 27mg
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