5 Ways To Pimp Your Porridge

Oats are a great choice for baby's breakfast, they're full of whole grain carbohydrates (a great energy source for growing bubs), protein and fibre. They are also very budget friendly and versatile when it comes to mixing up flavour combinations. Many parents find they get stuck in a porridge rut though and their little one's can get to a stage where they lose interest or even refuse it. So here are 5 ways to mix up the morning porridge and make it a little bit more enticing for bub (and the rest of the family)!

Quick Recipe Snapshot

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5–10 minutes
Makes: 5 porridge variations
Freezer friendly: Best made fresh
Texture: Soft, spoonable porridge (plus a finger food option)

Age & Texture Guidance

Suitable from 6 months.

6–9 months: serve smooth and slightly runny — thin with breastmilk, formula or water as needed.
9–12 months: a thicker, lumpier porridge helps bub practise chewing. The porridge fingers variation is a lovely self-feeding option.
12 months+: serve as is.

Allergens Present

Depending on the variation you choose:
• Peanuts (peanut butter in the PB and jam fingers)
• Tree nuts (almond butter in the pumpkin pie variation)
• Egg (savoury eggy porridge)
• Oats and any milk used may also be relevant if you are still introducing wheat/gluten or dairy.

Allergen Substitutions

• Swap nut butters for hemp seeds or hulled tahini if nuts haven't been introduced yet
• Simply skip the egg variation until egg has been safely introduced

Why We Love This Recipe

• Five flavours from one budget-friendly pantry staple
• A gentle way to rescue a porridge refuser
• Uses up leftover roast veggies
• Easy to adapt for the whole family
• Includes a finger food option for self-feeders