These oatmeal bites are perfect for a baby who is working on baby-led weaning or a toddler who is self-feeding. These bites are packed with protein, fats, and nutrients! Once your child has mastered different fruits or nut butters, you can mix them into the cooked oatmeal.
Prep Time::5 mins
Cook Time::10 mins
Additional Time:: 1 hr
Total Time:: 1 hr 15 mins
Servings::4
Yield::4 servings
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups milk
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
1 tablespoon hemp seeds
½ cup fresh blueberries
Directions
Pour milk and oats into a pot over medium heat and mix to combine. Stir in chia seeds, ground flax seeds, and hemp seeds. Bring oatmeal to a soft boil; reduce heat and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Pour oatmeal into a glass dish with an airtight lid. Stir in blueberries. Refrigerate until completely cooled before cutting into bite-sized pieces, about 1 hour.
Lauren Magenta Cook’s Note
You can use dairy or non-dairy milk.
You can add any other fruit or nut butters that are safe for your child in Step 2.