Baby-Led Weaning Oatmeal Bites Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cups milk
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- cup fresh blueberries
Directions
Step 1: Pour the milk and oats into a saucepan over medium heat. Stir to combine.
Step 2: Add chia seeds, ground flax seeds, and hemp seeds to the saucepan. Stir well to incorporate all the ingredients.
Step 3: Bring the mixture to a low boil, then reduce the heat. Continue cooking until the oatmeal thickens, approximately 5 minutes.
Step 4: Transfer the oatmeal to a rectangular glass dish with an airtight lid. Stir in the fresh blueberries and lightly press the mixture down.
Step 5: Refrigerate the dish until the oatmeal completely cools and sets, about 1 hour.
Step 6: Once set, cut the oatmeal into bite-sized pieces and serve.
Cooks Note
You can use either dairy or non-dairy milk for this recipe. Additionally, feel free to swap in other fruits or nut butters that are safe for your dietary preferences or children's needs.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition | Per Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 177 |
| Total Fat | 6g (8% DV) |
| Saturated Fat | 2g (9% DV) |
| Cholesterol | 9mg (3% DV) |
| Sodium | 46mg (2% DV) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 23g (8% DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g (15% DV) |
| Total Sugars | 7g |
| Protein | 8g (16% DV) |
| Vitamin C | 2mg (3% DV) |
| Calcium | 158mg (12% DV) |
| Iron | 1mg (7% DV) |
| Potassium | 266mg (6% DV) |