Mixed with Cereal for Older Infants

Mixed with Cereal for Older Infants recipe videos

This is a simple, nourishing dish where cooked cereal, like rice or oatmeal, is mixed with soft, mashed foods such as fruits, vegetables, or pureed meats. It's a common transitional food for babies around 6-8 months old, originating from home kitchens worldwide as a way to introduce new flavors and textures.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

It's a balanced, energy-rich meal primarily providing carbohydrates for energy, along with essential vitamins and minerals from the mixed ingredients. A typical small serving (around 100-150g) might have roughly 80-120 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	150 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	25 g
Fat	4 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	100 mg
Iron	6 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Vitamin D	2.5 mcg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Zinc	2.5 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Folate	100 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

This dish is nutritionally unique because it acts as a 'carrier food,' allowing caregivers to seamlessly blend a wide variety of nutrients into a familiar, palatable base. Culturally, it reflects the universal practice of adapting family staples to support an infant's developmental journey.