Ground Walnut & Banana Oat Porridge

Creamy oats sweetened only with ripe banana and stirred with finely ground walnut. A gentle way to introduce tree nuts early, and walnuts bring plant omega-3 fats. Nuts are always ground to a powder and never served whole or in pieces.

Ingredients

Oats20g (1/4 cup rolled)

Banana1/2 ripe (~60g)

Walnut2 tsp finely ground (~5g)

Instructions

1. 1Grind 2-3 walnut halves to a fine powder in a spice grinder or small blender (about 2 tsp). There must be no pieces left, because whole or chopped nuts are a choking hazard.
2. 2Simmer 20g rolled oats with 150ml water for 5-6 minutes, stirring, until soft and creamy. Blend briefly if your baby prefers a smoother porridge.
3. 3Mash 1/2 ripe banana and stir it into the oats.
4. 4The first time, stir in just 1/2 tsp ground walnut. If there's no reaction, build up to about 2 tsp at later meals and keep offering it regularly. Never give thick walnut butter on its own.
5. 5Thin with breast milk or formula as needed and serve warm. Check with your doctor first if your baby has eczema or a known food allergy.

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