Super Easy ‘Carrot Cake’ Porridge for Babies and Toddlers

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Now, I’m no chef but I sure do love to experiment in the kitchen- and that was definitely the case when it came to making this delicious porridge for babies!

Whilst passively scrolling through Pinterest last week, a recipe for ‘Carrot cake overnight oats’ suddenly caught my attention and I couldn’t help but rush downstairs and make it for myself! Needless to say, it was absolutely DELICIOUS.

As I enjoyed my oats that next morning, whilst Maya ate her grey coloured banana porridge I had a thought; she would seriously love this if she was able to have it!

So, a few days later, I stepped into the kitchen and started concocting a baby-friendly version of that oh so delicious recipe!

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Don’t worry, this recipe is quick to make and easy peasy lemon squeezy… but with carrots! lol
It is also sugar-free and packed with fruits and veggies to provide a natural sweetness that babies will love!

‘Carrot cake’ oats/cereal for babies and toddlers

Carrot cake oats for babies and toddlers, a sugar-free recipe. Naturally sweetened with carrots, apples and raisins!

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Cook Time 5 mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Ingredients

  

• 1 serving of baby's regular oatmeal/cereal
• 1 handful Raisins or Mixed fruit any is fine
• 1 Carrot grated
• 1 Medium apple
• 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
• Water for cooking

Toppings

• An extra sprinkle of cinnamon
• 1 additional baby sized handful raisins

Instructions

 

• In a small bowl, soak your dried fruit in some hot water for up to 30 minutes
• Peel, core and chop the apple, place in a saucepan
• Peel and grate the carrot, place in saucepan
• Add a little water to the carrot and apple then turn stove on high
  
• Cover and simmer for around 5 minutes, or until apples are cooked through
• Add the soaked dried fruit and cinnamon then blend to desired consistency, depending on your child's age.
  
• Prepare baby's regular cereal/oatmeal/rice, add carrot mixture, serve with toppings and Enjoy!

Notes

• Any left over puree can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 
• I mix this with my daughters multigrain porridge but the carrots can be combined with anything or even eaten alone!
• If you have the time, you could in fact make this recipe as overnight oats- for babies over 8 months. Just add the puree, oats and baby’s regular milk to a jar and leave overnight. If your baby is anything like mine, I’d recommend heating before serving!
• Apples and carrots are full of fibre!
• The carrot provides a source of Vitamin A which is good for baby’s eyes.

 

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