🌾🥕 Millet & Oats Porridge (8 Months+)

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp millet (washed, soaked 2–3 hrs if possible for easier cooking)

• 2 tbsp oats (quick or rolled oats)

• 1 small carrot (peeled, grated or finely diced)

• 1 cup water / low-sodium vegetable stock / breastmilk or formula (to adjust thickness)

• 1 tsp olive oil or unsalted butter (optional, for extra calories)

Instructions

1. Cook millet

   • Place millet in a small saucepan with ½ cup water.

   • Cook on low for 15–20 minutes until soft.

2. Add carrot & oats

   • Stir in carrot and oats. Add more water (or milk/stock) as needed.

   • Simmer another 7–10 minutes until oats are soft and mixture thickens.

3. Mash or blend

   • For 8–9 months → blend or mash into a smooth creamy porridge.

   • For 10–12 months → leave thicker with soft lumps for chewing practice.

4. Finish

   • Stir in olive oil or butter before serving (optional).

   • Can also be sweetened naturally with a little mashed banana or date puree if desired.

✅ Nutritional Benefits

• Millet → Iron, fiber, and sustained energy.

• Oats → Beta-glucan fiber, helps digestion and satiety.

• Carrot → Vitamin A for eye & immune health.

• Healthy fat → Supports brain development.