This oatmeal makes a nutritious breakfast for kids of all ages, but it is especially fantastic for beginning eaters 9 months and up.  I make large batches and freeze into cubes for an easy and quick breakfast that is fresh, healthy and delicious.  Oats are high in fiber, calcium and protein and are a great way to incorporate whole grains into your little one’s diet.  And mixing in a puree of perfectly ripe summer peaches creates just the right amount of tart with just the right amount of sweet.  And because fresh peach puree is so good, I would suggest you make a little bit extra to spoon over yogurt with a drizzle of honey for a healthy toddler snack. Or perhaps a bellini for you…
Peach Baby Oatmeal
Serves: Makes approx. 3 cups
Ingredients
1 cup whole quick cooking oats (I use these)
2 cups water
½ tablespoon pure maple syrup, optional
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
â…› teaspoon ground ginger
2 ripe peaches, pitted and roughly chopped
Instructions
Grind oats in a small food processor until powdery.
Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Slowly pour in ground oats and whisk until smooth. Lower heat and add maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and ginger. Continue to stir and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, rinse out food processor and add chopped peaches; puree until smooth (leaving a few chunks for older babies).
Stir in peach puree to cooked oatmeal. Let cool and serve.
Notes
Oatmeal will last for up to 5 days in fridge or 2 months in freezer.
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