Baby's next porridge and variations
Rolled oats, raisins and wheat germ, finely chopped in a food processor, are the base for porridge with a slightly more lumpy texture. These porridge recipes will provide your infant with a source of fibre and carbohydrates, and will introduce him/her to a slightly more lumpier consistency.
BASIC PORRIDGE MIX
2 cups rolled oats
¼ cup raisins
¼ cup wheatgerm
- Blend all ingredients in a food processor until quite finely ground. Store in an airtight container.
OATY WHEAT PORRIDGE
To make one serving:
2 level tablespoons Basic Porridge Mix (above)
1 scoop Karicare Follow-On formula powder
100mls water
- Whisk together all ingredients in an oven-glass bowl (medium-size, about 8cm deep)
- Microwave on Full Power for 1 minute. Stir well. Microwave for 1 more minute, and then stir again
- Cool until tepid. It thickens a bit on cooling. Thin or cool with some formula or water if necessary to suit baby
OATY WHEAT AND BANANA PORRIDGE
½ a small ripe banana
- Add ½ a small ripe banana, sliced, to the above before cooking
- Microwave for 3 minutes, stirring well after each minute. Mash banana with a fork at the end of cooking until well blended through porridge
- Makes about ½ cup
