Thickened baby porridge Recipe
International · Baby food · 7 min total
A simple, creamy porridge made from rice cereal and breast milk or formula, perfect for babies starting solids. This recipe ensures a smooth, thickened texture that's easy for little ones to swallow.
2
min prep
min prep
5
min cook
min cook
1
servings
servings
60
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons iron-fortified baby rice cereal
- 1/4 cup breast milk or prepared formula
Instructions
- Pour the breast milk or formula into a small saucepan.
- Heat over low heat until warm, but not boiling. Remove from heat.
- Sprinkle the rice cereal over the warm liquid while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
- Let the mixture sit for 1-2 minutes to thicken. Stir again and check consistency. Add more liquid if too thick, or more cereal if too thin.
- Test the temperature on your wrist before serving to ensure it's lukewarm.
Tips
- For a thinner porridge, use 3 tablespoons liquid to 1 tablespoon cereal.
- For a thicker porridge, use 1 tablespoon liquid to 2 tablespoons cereal.
- Always use fresh breast milk or formula; do not reuse leftover porridge.
- Consult your pediatrician before introducing solids.
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