General information, not medical advice. Talk to your pediatrician before starting solids or allergens.

Apple Cinnamon Porridge

Name: Apple Cinnamon Porridge
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup oats; 1 cup whole cow's milk; 1 apple, grated; 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Creamy breakfast with natural sweetness from apples

Ages: 6–9 months, 9–12 months, 12 months+
Time: About 15 min
Serves: 2

Vegetarian

For babies under 12 months, serve without added salt, sugar or honey, and cut or mash food to suit your baby’s age (see each food’s guide below).

Ingredients

1/2 cup oats
1 cup whole cow's milk
1 apple, grated
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Food guides for this recipe

Method

1
Cook oats with milk
2
Add grated apple
3
Stir in cinnamon
4
Cook until thick
5
Cool to safe temperature
6
Serve with spoon or as finger food when cooled

Contains common allergens

Cow's milk (dairy)

Introduce allergens one at a time, starting with single ingredients. If your baby has severe eczema or a known food allergy, talk to your pediatrician before introducing allergens.

Sources

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