This Healthy Strawberry Banana Oatmeal for Babies is naturally sweetened with fruits and has the perfect flavor combo! It is a healthy and wholesome breakfast for babies just starting solids, so it is filling and nutritious, just what they need to grow and thrive.
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Reasons to Love This Strawberry Oatmeal
- Quick and easy to make.
- This is a perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings. Reheat with a dash of milk, and breakfast is ready in minutes!
- Wholesome: Uses natural ingredients with all the health benefits of oats and fruits.
- Sugar-free: This recipe is perfect for babies and toddlers and uses the natural sweetness of the banana and strawberries.
Ingredients to make Strawberry Banana Oatmeal
This recipe uses five simple ingredients:
- Banana: the main source of sweetness in the recipe. For the best results, use ripe bananas with a few brown spots.
- Strawberries: To give a unique berry flavor to the oatmeal.
- Quick oats: old-fashioned oats will also work but require an increased cooking time.
- Milk: whole milk is my preferred option for toddlers, but you can use almond milk, coconut milk, or any other. When cooking for babies <12m old, you can use water, remove from heat, and add 3 tbsp formula or breast milk. Breast milk should not be boiled.
- Butter or coconut oil.
Step by Step Instructions
- Microwave the strawberries for 30s and mash with a fork.
- Mash the banana and mix it with the strawberries.
- In a pan, melt the butter or coconut oil.
- Add the oats and banana-strawberry mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes on low heat.
- Add the milk, turn the heat to medium, and mix occasionally for about 7 minutes. Close the lid and let it finish thickening.
- Let it cool and enjoy!
Tips to make the best Strawberry Oatmeal Recipe
- Use ripe fruits; these are this recipe’s primary sweetness sources!
- Microwave strawberries before mashing. It makes it much easier!
Tools Needed
Storage Instructions
You can make this oatmeal ahead of time and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for one day. To reheat, add a splash of milk and microwave until warm or heat up in a pan.
Serving Suggestions and Substitutions
You can serve this strawberry banana oatmeal topped with:
- Fresh strawberries/bananas.
- Chia seeds.
- Crushed nuts.
- Unsweetened coconut.
- Almond butter, peanut butter, or any nut butter of choice. Make sure it is sugar-free and 100% peanuts or almonds, with no salt or oils added. This is our favorite!
To make it lactose-free, use your favorite plant milk; it will turn out perfect!
For toddlers over two years of age, you may add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup on top if they like it sweeter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can serve this recipe in the early stages of weaning! Follow my recipe instructions for formula or breast milk.
Absolutely! Oatmeal is a superfood for digestive health; it is incredibly nutritious and full of fiber.
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🥣Recipe
Strawberry Banana Oatmeal
Equipment
- 1 Pan
Ingredients
- 1 banana ripe
- 1/2 cup strawberries cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup oats quick or rolled oats will work
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp butter or coconut oil
Instructions
- Microwave the strawberries for 30s and mash with a fork.
- Mash the banana and mix with the strawberries.
- In a pan, melt the butter or coconut oil.
- Add the oats, banana-strawberry mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes on low heat.
- Add the milk, turn the heat to medium and mix continuously for about 7 minutes. Close the lid and wait a couple of minutes for it to thicken.
- Let it cool a bit and enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition facts are calculated for each serving.
- Suitable from 9+ months:
- Cook using water, remove from heat and add 3 tbsp breast milk or formula.
Nutrition
Other Recipes with Oats that You May Like
- Healthy Berry Oatmeal Muffins (with banana)
- Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars (Baby-Led-Weaning)
- Banana Oatmeal Cookies
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