Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal

Name: Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Oats; 1/2 ripe Banana; 1 tsp Peanut Butter; tiny drizzle Honey

12+ monthsPorridge

5 minPrep

8 minCook

1Serving

EasyDifficulty

Hearty oatmeal with mashed banana and creamy peanut butter for peanut allergen introduction

Allergens

Peanuts

Choking Hazard: Sticky & Chewy Foods

Sticky or chewy foods such as nut butters, glutinous rice cakes (mochi, tteok, zongzi), konjac and fish balls can block a small airway. Thin nut butters or spread them thinly, cut rice cakes, konjac and fish balls into very small pieces, and always serve seated and supervised.

Source: CDC Choking Prevention Guidelines

No Honey Under 12 Months

Honey in any form (raw, cooked, baked) must not be given to babies under 12 months due to the risk of infant botulism, a serious illness caused by Clostridium botulinum spores.

Source: FDA / AAP

No Added Sugar Under 2 Years

WHO and AAP recommend no added sugars for children under 24 months. Natural sugars from fruits and milk are fine.

Source: WHO / AAP

Eczema or Food Allergy? Ask Your Doctor First

If your baby has eczema or a known food allergy, check with your doctor before introducing this food.

Source: NIAID Addendum Guidelines 2017 / AAP 2019 / ASCIA

Ingredients

Oats3 tbsp
Banana1/2 ripe
Peanut Butter1 tsp
Honeyoptionaltiny drizzle

Steps

1Cook oats with water until thick
2Mash ripe banana into the oatmeal
3Stir in a spoonful of peanut butter until melted
4Add a tiny drizzle of honey if over 12 months
5Mix well until creamy
6Serve warm