Babyfood, cereal, oatmeal, with bananas, prepared with whole milk
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A smooth, comforting cereal made from finely ground oats and mashed banana, prepared with whole milk to create a creamy, naturally sweet porridge. Its mild, familiar flavor and soft, spoonable texture make it a staple first food for infants. Nutritionally, it offers a balanced mix of quick energy from carbs and sustained fullness from protein and fat.
Calorie split: 18% protein · 46% carbs · 36% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its gentle, universally appealing flavor and the comforting, creamy texture that's easy for babies to eat. It's a trusted, no-fuss meal that provides reliable nutrition in a familiar package.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The natural sugars from banana and lactose in milk can cause blood-sugar spikes if served in large, isolated portions. To counteract this, always pair it with a source of additional protein or fat (like a side of yogurt or a sprinkle of chia seeds) and keep serving sizes moderate. It also contains common allergens: oats (often processed with wheat) and dairy.
Key benefits
- Provides balanced energy from complex carbs, protein, and fat.
- Naturally sweetened with banana, reducing need for added sugars.
- Contains soluble fiber from oats for digestive health.
- Whole milk adds calcium and vitamin D for bone development.
- Smooth texture is ideal for early feeding stages.
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💡 Did you know?
The banana flavor in most commercial baby cereals comes from a highly concentrated banana powder made from cooked, pureed, and dehydrated bananas, not fresh fruit.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 81.8 g |
| Energy | 86.0 kcal |
| Energy | 362 kj |
| Protein | 3.8 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.5 g |
| Ash | 0.92 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 10.0 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.40 g |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g |
| Sucrose | 0.00 g |
| Glucose | 0.00 g |
| Fructose | 0.00 g |
| Lactose | 4.7 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 153 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 3.6 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 18.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 111 mg |
| Potassium, K | 178 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 48.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.49 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.05 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.00 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 4.9 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.40 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.32 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.44 mg |
| Niacin | 1.6 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.34 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.10 mg |
| Folate, total | 6.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 6.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 6.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 15.4 mg |
| Betaine | 0.60 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.43 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 43.0 ug |
| Retinol | 42.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 8.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 2.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 155 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 12.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.44 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 47.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.2 ug |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 1.2 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.50 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 0.90 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.07 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.07 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.07 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.07 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.07 g |
| SFA 13:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.28 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.84 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.34 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.86 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.86 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.34 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.08 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 10.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.08 g |
| Threonine | 0.16 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.19 g |
| Leucine | 0.31 g |
| Lysine | 0.31 g |
| Methionine | 0.09 g |
| Cystine | 0.04 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.18 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.21 g |
| Valine | 0.23 g |
| Arginine | 0.12 g |
| Histidine | 0.10 g |
| Alanine | 0.13 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.29 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.78 g |
| Glycine | 0.11 g |
| Proline | 0.37 g |
| Serine | 0.14 g |
FAQ
Is this a good first food for a 6-month-old?
Yes, it's a common and appropriate first food. Its smooth texture, mild taste, and balanced nutrition make it a suitable starting point, but always introduce single foods one at a time to monitor for allergies.
Can I make this with water instead of whole milk?
You can prepare it with water for a lower-fat, lower-calorie version, but using whole milk significantly increases the protein, fat, calcium, and calorie content, which is beneficial for a growing baby's needs.
How does the nutrition compare to plain oatmeal?
Compared to plain oatmeal, this version has added natural sugars and calories from banana, and a much higher fat and protein content from being prepared with whole milk, making it more calorically dense and complete.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 0.86 kcal/g · 18% calories from protein · 0.4 g fiber · 5.9 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.27 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.