🥕🌴 Carrot & Dates Porridge (7 Months +)
🥕🌴 Carrot & Dates Porridge (7 Months +)
Ingredients (1–2 baby portions)
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2 tablespoons rolled oats (or soft baby oats)
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1 small carrot, peeled and chopped
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1–2 soft dates, pitted (Medjool dates are best)
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¾ cup water or breastmilk/formula (for cooking use water, then add milk after cooking)
Preparation Steps
1. Prepare the Carrot & Dates
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Peel and chop carrot into small pieces.
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Pit the dates and chop into small pieces. (If the skin is tough, soak in warm water for 5 minutes before chopping.)
2. Cook Until Soft
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In a small saucepan, add carrot, dates, and water.
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Simmer over medium heat for 8–10 minutes until carrot is very soft.
3. Add Oats
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Stir in oats and cook for another 5 minutes until oats are soft and the mixture thickens.
4. Blend or Mash
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For a smooth puree: blend the mixture with a hand blender or regular blender.
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For a slightly textured porridge: mash well with a fork.
5. Adjust Consistency
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Add a little warm breastmilk or formula after cooking to loosen texture and boost nutrition.
Storage
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Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
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Can be frozen in ice cube trays for up to 1 month.
Nutritional Benefits
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Carrot → Vitamin A for healthy vision & immunity
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Dates → Natural sweetness, potassium, and iron
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Oats → Gentle fiber & slow-release energy