🌾🥑 Oats & Avocado Porridge (7 Months +)

Ingredients (1–2 baby portions)

• 2 tablespoons rolled oats (or baby oats for smoother texture)

• ½ small ripe avocado, peeled and mashed

• ¾ cup water (or use breastmilk/formula — add after cooking)

• Optional: a pinch of cinnamon for gentle flavor (only if baby is used to it)

Preparation Steps

1. Cook the Oats

• Add oats and water to a small pot.

• Simmer over low heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring until soft and creamy.

2. Mash the Avocado

• While oats are cooking, mash avocado in a bowl until smooth.

3. Combine

• Stir mashed avocado into the warm oats until well mixed.

• If using breastmilk or formula, add after the porridge has cooled slightly.

4. Serve Warm

• Ensure it’s at a safe feeding temperature before serving.

Storage

• Best served fresh.

• Can be refrigerated for up to 12 hours; stir and reheat gently before serving.

Nutritional Benefits

• Oats → Gentle fiber & slow-release energy

• Avocado → Healthy fats for brain development

• Breastmilk/formula → Boosted immune and nutritional support