Oats is a nutritious and healthy food and Oats Kheer can be given as a healthy dessert!!! , instead of boring oats porridge, once in a while reward your little one with yummy Oats Kheer.
My son hates oats, so occasionally I used to sneak in this kheer, it is my own tried and tested recipe, very easy and simple to make.
Oats is a versatile food and can be disguised in any form as porridge, kheer, upma and any fruit or veggie can be added to it to increase its nutritional value.
Before introducing any new food, do not forget to follow the 3 Day Rule. Check out these Diet charts to know when to give oats for your baby.
How to make Oats Kheer for Babies
Ingredients
1. 3 tablespoon of organic oats
2. A pinch of Jaggery Powder for toddlers ( I have used mishri sugar for my toddler)
3. 1 pinch Elachi powder (optional)
4. Saffron (optional)
Check this link to know How To Select Oats for your Baby?
Method
1. Whole oats or powdered oats can be used.
2. Boil adequate amount of water.
3. After the water comes to boil, add the oats and allow it to cook.
4. When the oats is fully cooked, before switching off the gas, add a pinch of elachi powder. Either Jaggery powder or jaggery syrup can be added for toddlers. For babies less than 1 year add fruit purees.
5. Add saffron and allow it to cool.
6. Oats Kheer is Ready!!!!
The kheer can also be served chill…
For babies below 1 year, for natural sweetness, dates or fig puree can be used.
Nutritional Information of Oats for Babies
100 gram of oats yield 389 KCal of energy
Oats contain more soluble fibre than any other grain. It is low in saturated fat and very low in cholesterol and sodium.
It is rich in manganese and good source of thiamin, magnesium and phosphorous.
Oats are the only cereal containing a legume like protein as their storage protein.
Oats protein is equivalent in quantity to soy protein, meat, milk and egg protein.
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References
1 Lasztity, Radomir (1999). The Chemistry of Cereal Proteins. Akademiai Kiado (English). ISBN 978-0-8493-2763-6.
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oat
3. .http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/cereal-grains-and-pasta/5708/2
Oats Kheer for Babies
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A simple oats porridge flavoured with elaichi and saffron
Author: Hemapriya
Recipe type: Porridge
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 2
INGREDIENTS
- .3 tablespoon of oats ( I used Kellogg oats, any oats can be used)
- A pinch of Powdered jaggery (for toddlers)
- 1 pinch Elachi powder (optional)
- Saffron (optional)
METHOD
- Whole oats or powdered oats can be used.
- Boil adequate amount of water.
- When the water comes to a boil, add the oats and stir well.
- Cover the pan with a lid and cook well.
- After the oats is cooked add jaggery powder, elaichi powder and saffron.
- Can be served chill too
Dr Hemapriya,
First of all, excellent website!
Secondly, on occasions like the present when your store’s organic Oats are out of stock, which readily available Oats brand would you recommend?
Dear stick to some organic oats options or any local supplier you can count on.
How much quantity of jaggery need to be given to babies who are less than 1 year
Hi Vanita, I advise you to not give jaggery to babies below 1 year of age
My baby is 12months old.. can I give him quacker instant oatmeal plain one?
My suggestion is to stick to organic oats.
hi… could you please tell me if adding sweeteners is recommended for babies…what are d safe sweeteners that one could use..??
Hi, you can add any sweet fruits to the porridge
Awesome recipe.. So simple and yet very healthy 🙂
Thanks Shweta 🙂