BLW Porridge Bites (5 Ingredients)
November 1, 2018
: 15
: 5 min
: 10 min
: 15 min
: Easy
These porridge bites are great for baby led weaners 6 months old + They are also great for toddlers and the rest of the family as a snack or breakfast on the run. It is pretty much a small porridge portion in a bite size biscuit shape. These are nice and soft - and no MESSY porridge to clean up! Easy to make, high in iron and great for little hands. My 6 month old baby Lewis and my daughter Ava (2 years old) loved these xx Note: if you would like to make this recipe egg-free, replace 1 egg with flax-egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water. Blend until mixture is thick, creamy, egg like) it’s been tried and tested.
Ingredients
- 150g oats
- 1 egg
- A big handful of blueberries
- 1 large banana OR 2 small bananas
- A good sprinkle of cinnamon
- * (optional) 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
Directions
- Step 1 Pre-heat the oven to 180 DC. Line a tray with baking paper OR a silicone baking sheet (these are great!)
- Step 2 Combine all ingredients in a bowl and gently squash the blueberries. Once combined, use a tablespoon and scoop out a spoonful of the mixture and place in your hands and form a ball approx 3cm wide.
- Step 3 Place each ball on the baking tray and then lightly flatten with a wet fork (dip fork in water so the mix doesn’t stick to the fork) until it’s approx 2cm thick. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
- Step 4 Place in the oven for 10 minutes until slightly brown. Leave the bites to cool, then store in a airtight container and place into the fridge for up to 4 days. These bites freeze well! Up to 3 months!
- Step 5 How to serve for a *6 months old + baby led weaner showing all readiness signs to start solids? serve the biscuit/bite whole like in the photo of Lewis. So baby can pick it up himself and put it in his own mouth. All control with the baby.
These Porridge balls are great, so easy to make and no mess! I love how i can just pop them out the fridge and they’re ready to eat! these are also a great snack to take on the go as they’re really filling.
Hi just wondering what kind of oats do you use? And do you grind them at all?
either traditional rolled oats or quick oats.
These look brilliant, thank you as always for providing great inspiration. Good for mornings when we’re rushed for nursery! I might try to substitute the blueberries for grated apple/carrot/pear etc for variety. Though keep banana for binding it? x
good ideas! thanks. we mix it up as well x
It’s a bit funny that BLW is considered as a new approach. My grandma claims that it was normal in her times 😉 I read about it on one guide „How to introduce solid foods to your baby.” by Susan Urban and I really liked this idea of feeding as it seemed to me natural. But I’m out of meals ideas so definitely I will check yours which looks yummy 🙂 Thanks!
Can these be frozen?
sure can x
Can i add raisins instead of blueberries
sure can! we do x
I love these but have only ever used them fresh. How do you serve once frozen ??
If frozen leave out in room temperature for approx 30 – 60 minutes then serve
What’s up, I log on to your new stuff on a regular basis. Your story-telling style is awesome, keep doing what you’re doing!
Thanks so much ?
How long do they last in the fridge?
a few days in a air tight container x
What does the 180 DC translate to in Fahrenheit for the oven?
356 degrees fahrenheit.
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