Antioxidant-Packed Oatmeal Baby Purèe
Yields: 1 cup
Dr. Greger from nutritionfacts.org explains the power of spices for increasing the antioxidant level of the foods we eat, including the powerhouse spice, cinnamon. But wait! Adding just a pinch of ground clove, along with the cinnamon, will increase the antioxidant level by 2000%. Oatmeal purèe with these spices is perfect for baby purèe. Turn it into a sauce for a fruit salad and it’s perfect for Mom & Dad too!
Dr. Greger from nutritionfacts.org explains the power of spices for increasing the antioxidant level of the foods we eat, including the powerhouse spice, cinnamon. But wait! Adding just a pinch of ground clove, along with the cinnamon, will increase the antioxidant level by 2000%. Oatmeal purèe with these spices is perfect for baby purèe. Turn it into a sauce for a fruit salad and it’s perfect for Mom & Dad too!
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup organic, gluten free rolled oats
- 1-½ cups water
- 1 teaspoon. ground cinnamon, or more to taste
- Pinch ground clove
Directions
- Make the oatmeal according to the directions on the package, adding in the cinnamon and pinch of ground clove.
- Place the cooked oatmeal In a blender or food processor, and blend, adding more water to desired consistency for the baby purèe.
Cook's Notes: We freeze the purèe in ice cube trays, and defrost it before serving. It will most likely need more water as the oats continue to absorb the water and get very thick. Just add water and microwave or small saucepan to reheat.
