Baby and toddler recipes
🍑 Quinoa and apricot breakfast porridge
A creamy quinoa porridge with soft dried apricots and cinnamon. Quinoa is a complete plant protein and the apricots add iron and natural sweetness.
Makes 3 baby portions
Ingredients
- 40g Quinoa (rinsed well)
- 200ml water
- 100ml Cow's milk (full fat, or formula)
- 3 Dried apricots (unsulphured, finely chopped)
- 1 pinch Cinnamon
Method
- Rinse the quinoa well in a sieve to remove the bitter coating.
- Put the quinoa, water and apricots in a pan and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the milk and cinnamon and cook for another 5 minutes until creamy.
- Blend for younger babies, or leave as it is for older ones.
- Cool before serving.
Serving it to your baby
At 6 months, blend smooth. From 9 months, serve with texture. Always chop dried fruit finely or cook it soft, as whole dried apricots can be a choking risk.
For the rest of the family
Serve adults' with fresh fruit, toasted nuts and a drizzle of honey.
Storing and reheating
Keep covered in the fridge for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat until steaming, add a splash of milk, then cool. Never reheat more than once.
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Questions parents ask
Is quinoa good for babies?
Yes. Quinoa contains all the essential amino acids, plus iron and fibre, and cooks to a soft texture babies enjoy.
Can babies eat dried apricots?
Yes, when finely chopped or cooked soft. Unsulphured apricots are better for babies.
OBubba gives general information based on UK guidance. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose anything. Every baby is different. If your baby has a known allergy, severe eczema or a medical condition, speak to your doctor or health visitor before starting solids. Learn baby first aid, and in an emergency call your local emergency number (999 in the UK).