Apple oats porridge for babies – oats porridge can be made in many ways, using milk or a fruit like apple, pear or banana. Iam sharing a porridge recipe using apple. Apple can be replaced with a banana to make oats banana porridge. This porridge can be served to babies over 8 months.
Oats are considered to be one of the least allergenic foods, hence it can be introduced as a first food to babies. Apple oats makes a good baby food and it can be served anytime of the day for breakfast or lunch.
To make baby food, regular rolled oats can be used. If using regular rolled oats they need to be powdered. For toddlers they can be used directly after soaking for a while. I suggest using organic oats and sweetener if using. Do not use sour tasting apples to make the porridge.
The recipe makes a baby and mum’s serving. Halve the recipe if making for 8 months old.
This recipe can also be used to make a apple oats halwa, just reduce the quantity of water.
For babies over one year, almond powder can also be added. It helps to gain weight. You can find how to make almond powder here. The skin of the almonds should not be used babies and toddlers as it is hard to get digested.
Check out related recipe : milk oats porridge for babies from 8 months to toddlers.
You can find a complete baby food chart here
Apple oats porridge for babies | oats baby food recipes
Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )
- ¼ cup oats (Organic rolled oats)
- 1 cup water
- 1 apple , medium sized
- ¼ to ½ ghee
- ¼ tsp almond powder or badam powder (optional, consult your pediatrician)
How to make the recipe
- If making porridge for a baby, powder the oats in a blender. If making for toddler don’t need to powder.
- Add oats to a pot along with water. Let it rest for a while to soften.
- Cook till soft on a low to medium flame.
- Wash and peel apple. If making for baby, puree the apple, if making for toddler just grate it or mince it.
- When the porridge thickens, Add the sweetener and ghee. If using almond powder stir it now. Stir and cover.
- If you haven't been giving raw apples yet to your baby then add it to the hot porridge. The heat in the porridge will be good enough to cook it.
- Cool down the porridge. For older babies mix the apple after cooling.
- Switch off the stove and allow the porridge to rest.
- Cool completely and serve apple oats porridge.
NUTRITION (estimation only)
If you are a beginner or new to Indian cooking, I highly suggest you to check the supporting step by step photos for best results. Step by step photos with description available below after the recipe card.
step by step photos on making apple oats porridge for babies
1. Add 1/4 cup oats with one cup water, Stir and soak for about 5 to ten minutes. Oats can also be powdered and used. If using regular rolled oats, powder them and then stir in the pot with water. Make sure there are no lumps of flour. Begin to cook this on a low to medium flame, stirring often to prevent burning.
2. While the oats boil, wash and peel the apple.
3. If it is for a toddler, grate the apple or mince finely. For babies puree the apple.
4. Check if the oats are completely cooked.
5. Add the apple. 1/4 to 1/2 tsp of ghee can also be added now.
6. Add the sweetener if using. Babies don’t need sugar in their food, if you wish you can add. Stir well. If using almond powder, add it now. Cover and switch off the stove. Allow the pot to rest on the hot stove for a while. Apple gets lightly cooked. If you prefer to cook apple thoroughly, it can be cooked further.
Cool It completely and serve.
Sridevi says
Mam as you said iam choosing organic for my baby but in the pack it’s mentioned we have to thoroughly wash before use is it ok to buy? and also oats are not in white colour its like brown flakes
swasthi says
Hi Sridevi,
Don’t know why they are brown. Have they gone rancid? Sometimes foods go rancid and change in color. I suggest you check for a different brand. Most brands don’t mention to rinse oats on packs. Wondering why this one mentions.
Sridevi says
Hi mam, thank you for your quick reply, as you said i switched to another brand. My baby was suffering with constipation and after using this my baby problem has been solved. Thank you for your recipes including wonderful suggestions
swasthi says
Welcome Sridevi!
Good to know. Thank you!
Regina says
Hi, Thanks so much for sharing….please for the baby recipe, will you cook the apple before you add to the oat or you can grate as well
swasthi says
Hi Regina,
No it is raw grated or pureed apple. If you haven’t been giving raw apples yet to your baby, then add the puree and cook just for 1 to 2 mins.
manish kumar says
Thank You for this recipe Ma’m! I have switched to vegan diet and I was looking for a dish like this only. I added some raisins, walnuts and soaked and skinned almonds to make it a little richer.
can you please suggest some more vegan recipes!?
swasthi says
Welcome Manish kumar
Thanks for trying. As of now I do not have a seperate category of vegan recipes as most of the Indian foods I have posted on the blog are without dahi/ curd and milk too. For some recipes I have used ghee which can be replaced with oil.
So please check the menu tab and try the recipes. If you come across milk or curd just skip them. If it is in any sweet recipe, you can use coconut milk or almond milk in place of regular milk.
Very soon I will make the category of vegan recipes and add it to the menu bar.
Sravya says
Hiii Swasthi,
How R u? I tried this recipe with apple, pears n banana… Actually my 13 months old baby girl is underweight n don’t eat fruits… Iam worried a lot… N She likes this recipe with apple n pears… But she don’t eat banana at all Swasthi… I am trying so many ways to give her banana but failed…
Is there anyway to give her banana? N can I add Avacado to this dish n to Apple ragi halwa (avacado instead of apple) ? Please help me..
Thanks in advance.
swasthi says
Hi Sravya
Have you read the post on weight gain foods for babies? I think you must give her more protein and fruits to improve the appetite.
If she doesn’t eat bananas, its fine. Once you stop giving, after a while kids will like to try the same food again. So do not offer for about 2 weeks, but you folks at home continue to eat and speak about bananas. This is how one of my kid eats bananas if not regularly atleast sometimes. You can also try giving her steamed banana (raw or ripe any)
You can probably try sweet orange and banana smoothie. One of the best combos for kids, most will love. I small banana and 1 to 2 small oranges should be enough.
Hope these help
Sravya says
OK Swasthi… Thank you… Can I add Avacado to this dish n to Apple ragi halwa ( avacado instead of apple) ?
swasthi says
Yes you can add. Once in a while is okay, for a change. But don’t make it a habit to make every food fruit flavored. It is good to consume fruits alone for maximum health benefits
Sravya says
Thank you so
much Swasthi for your detailed explanation… Will definitely follow your suggestions.. So nice of you ?…
manish kumar says
thank you for replying and glad to know that you are willing to add a vegan catagory. I tried some soya chunks and mushroom recipes. Those all were so easy to cook, awesome and yummy. 🙂
swasthi says
Welcome Manish.kumar
Thanks for trying
Pramila says
Very useful n easy way of cooking nutritious food for babies …Thank you
Reena says
I will try oatsomething apple recp
Lili says
The water used to soak the oats is to be used to boil also ?
swasthi says
yes I have used
Vidya Charan says
Hi,
May i know the brand of Oats which you have used?
swasthi says
Hi Vidya
I have used Anzen organic regular oats.
Pinky Pillai says
Hi,
I am very new to ur blog, my son is 13 months old his born weight was 2.500 and now his weight is 10.500 is it a perfect weight according to his age? Due to my busy schedule not able to plan nutritious food for him for the entire day. Plz suggest me food chart which can help him to meet all the requirements for his growth . Ur guidance would be helpful for me.
swasthi says
Hi Pinky,
He is growing well. Follow this food chart. Also follow the recipes and timings. Hope this helps. Thanks for the feedback
Gs says
BUT this chart is only for 1year baby.I was looking for 18mts toddler.
swasthi says
You can follow the same food chart till the baby completes 24 to 36 months. Just increase the quantity of solids and reduce the milk
Shaily says
Hi Swasthi,
My baby love this recipe a lot… Thanks a lot for sharing this.
swasthi says
Hi Shaily,
So glad to know your baby loved this. Welcome and thanks
Nitasha says
I really like all recipies suggested by you.Now I find it very easy to meet the requirements of my growing 6 months old baby. All recipes are tasty and nutritious. My baby will also like them.hope so.keep it up.thanks for your help and guidance. All mums should be greatful to u.thanks a lot.
swasthi says
Welcome Nitasha,
I am happy to know you liked my recipes. I am sure your baby will love them too. Thanks for the feedback. Have a wonderful time with your little one.
beenish says
Hi swasthi
Barle flakes miltay hein market mai(like oats porrige)?usay powdered ker k urs barley kheer bana saktay hein?
swasthi says
Hi Beenish,
Yes you can use barley flakes too to make kheer.
beenish says
Thanks a lot dear,I am a big fan of ur recipes and I daily visit ur food blog.
Regards
swasthi says
Welcome Beenish,
Happy to know you like my recipes. Have a nice weekend.
Rakhi parab says
Hi.I have tried barley and carrot recipe for my 13 month baby.he enjoyed it .
swasthi says
Hello Rakhi,
iam so glad your baby liked the barley carrot. Thanks for the feedback
SIVAKUMAR A says
Very Nice & Useful
swasthi says
thank you
neetu says
Can I give apple oats porridge to my3 1/2 year old baby, which one oats is used.
swasthi says
Hi Neetu,
is it for a 3 1/2 months old baby or 3 1/2 years old kid ? If it is for a baby then consult your doctor and also read this post on how to make oats for babies. If it is for a 3 1/2 year kid, yes you can use any oats. Try using organic oats if you can get. hope this helps
Meena says
My 15 month ate the whole thing. Easy to make n takes less time. This is really good of you to share it. Have been worried about my kids weight since she is under weight. This wil help her.
swasthi says
Hi Meena,
Happy to know that your little one liked it.
veena says
healthy breakfast.. perfect start for the day
remya sean says
useful post