Easy Apple and Blackberry Crumble Porridge Recipe
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Same Taste As An Apple and Blackberry Crumble
This apple porridge recipe uses simple ingredients that offer a delightful twist with the combination of apple and blackberry, reminiscent of a comforting apple and blackberry crumble. The sweetness of the fruit pairs perfectly with the wholesome oats, creating a warm and comforting breakfast option.
Beyond its delicious taste, this porridge is also a great choice for baby-led weaning, providing a nutritious and textured meal for little ones exploring solid foods.
The familiar flavours of apple and blackberry crumble make it a familiar yet nutritious option for the whole family and little eater to enjoy from 6 months of age.
Best First Foods For BLW
Porridge or baby oatmeal is considered the best first food for baby-led weaning (BLW) due to its soft and mushy texture, making it easy for babies to self-feed. It provides a good source of nutrients essential for a growing baby, such as iron and carbohydrates.
The simplicity of porridge makes it a versatile option that can be easily mixed with other fruits or vegetables to introduce new flavours and textures gradually.
Its gentle nature also makes it suitable for babies who are just starting to explore solid foods, helping them develop their chewing and swallowing skills.
Overall, porridge offers a nutritious and convenient way to introduce solids to babies during the BLW journey.
Oat Porridge For Baby
Oats are a fantastic choice for babies following baby-led weaning due to their numerous benefits. They are a great source of essential nutrients such as iron, fibre, and B vitamins. Oats are gentle on a baby's stomach and easily digestible, making them an ideal option for introducing solids.
When cooked into a porridge, oats provide a soft texture that is easy for babies to handle and chew, promoting their oral motor skills.
Oats can be easily mixed with fruits or vegetables to enhance the flavour and nutritional content of the porridge. Overall, oats are a versatile and nutritious addition to a baby's diet during the weaning process.
Blackberries For BLW
Blackberries are a nutritious and versatile fruit that can be a great addition to your baby's diet during baby-led weaning (BLW). They are packed with essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese, which are important for your baby's growth and development.
The soft texture of blackberries makes them easy for babies to grasp and chew, making them an excellent choice for introducing solid foods. Additionally, blackberries are rich in dietary fibre, which can help promote healthy digestion in babies.
When offering blackberries to your baby, make sure to wash them thoroughly and remove any large seeds to reduce the risk of choking hazards.
Benefits Of Oats For Babies
Oats are a highly nutritious food for babies and can be a great addition to their diet. They are rich in essential nutrients such as iron, zinc, magnesium, and B vitamins, which are important for the overall growth and development of a baby.
Oats are also a good source of fibre, which can help regulate digestion and prevent constipation in babies. Additionally, oats contain antioxidants that can help support a baby's immune system.
Introducing oats to a baby's diet at an appropriate age can contribute to their healthy eating habits and provide them with the necessary nutrients for optimal growth.
Ingredient information
Oats - Oats are great for fibre and great for energy. The perfect breakfast for your baby in the mornings. You could use any oats you have such as steel-cut oats, I find rolled oats or quick oats for quick cooking to make the porridge. You could add in a teaspoon of chia seeds too if you like. You could use a food processor to make ground oats if you wish for a smoother texture.
Milk - I have used whole cow’s milk, but you can use a plant based alternative if you wish. You could also use breast milk too.
Apple - I have used a small apple for the recipe, any apple will work.
Soft blackberries - If you did not have blackberries you could use blueberries instead. You could add in a sprinkle of cinnamon too if you wish.
Serving suggestion
The apple and blackberry porridge would be great served with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt. If you had a little of the blackberry and apple compote leftover you could add a little extra on top.
Other recipes you may like: Porridge, Oaty bars, Overnight oats or Scrambled eggs.
Storage instructions
The porridge can be left in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Its best stored in an airtight container to keep fresh.
You can also freeze this as well for up to 3 months in the freezer in a large airtight container or portion the porridge up into smaller airtight containers.
Once you are ready to remove from the freezer, all you will need to do is leave to thaw in the fridge in the container, once defrosted fully, heat in the same way.
Once heated you will not be able to reheat.
Equipment used to help with this recipe
Airtight container - I much prefer the click-shut lids on these containers compared to others. They are also dishwasher and freezer safe and BPA free, so very suitable for food use.
Saucepan - So many pan sets out there but I particularly like to use pans with a non-stick surface for ease of cleaning and ones that are suitable for different types of hob surface.
Recipe | Easy Apple and Blackberry Crumble Porridge Recipe
Easy Apple and Blackberry Crumble Porridge Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- Start by adding the sliced apple and blackberries to a saucepan with a splash of water, cover and cook for 10-15 minutes on a low heat.
- Once cooked, mash using a fork and set aside.
- Meanwhile, add the oats, water and milk to a saucepan and cook on a high heat for 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
- Add the mashed fruit to the porridge and mix together.
- Leave to cool before serving to your baby.
Notes
If you wanted to use a plant based milk such as almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk or oat milk you could which is a great way to make the recipe vegan.
To make the recipe 100% gluten-free you could use gluten-free oats for your baby.
You could add in nut butters such as almond butter to add a nuttiness to the oats. This is a great way to add in a little bit of nut to test an allergen. You will only need a tiny amount if this is what you are doing.
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