Oatmeal is a healthy, quick and easy dish to prepare. In this article, you will learn how to make a delicious and easy oatmeal for kids and I hope you enjoy both preparing and eating this nutritious meal.
Oats are excellent sources of thiamin, iron and fiber. They Also contain antioxidant compounds and, unlike wheat and barley, are gluten free. You can try combining oats with sweet fruit like a banana.
The recipe for easy oatmeal for kids is suitable children one year old and older, making it one of the simplest oatmeal ideas for babies.
ingredients
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Honey, as needed
Recipe
Put oatmeal, milk, water, salt and cinnamon in a suitable pot and heat it on low until it boils.
Let it boil for three to five minutes, stirring constantly until it thickens. Reduce the heat and cook for about three to five more minutes. Remove the pot from the stove, add honey and serve after cooling.
Key points for preparing easy oatmeal for kids
Mix it with various dry and fresh fruits or nuts (raisins, bananas, apples, strawberries, pistachios, almonds, etc.) for a more nutritious meal.
If your child is allergic to cow’s milk or if you are a vegetarian, use coconut milk, soy milk, or other vegetable milk alternatives.
Oatmeal is ideal for breakfast; prepare refrigerated oatmeal the night before for a quick and nutritious morning meal.
Grape juice or dates can be used as alternatives to honey.
Learn how to cook vegetable omelette for babies.