
Creamy Carrot Oat Cloud
A silky, naturally sweet carrot and oat puree gently thinned with breastmilk or formula.
Ingredients(3)
- 1 small carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons quick oats
- 1/4-1/3 cup breastmilk or infant formula, plus more to thin
Instructions(5 steps)
- 1
Slice carrot very thin for fast cooking.
- 2
Simmer carrot in a small pot with enough water to cover until very soft (about 7 minutes).
- 3
Stir in oats and cook until they dissolve and thicken slightly (about 3 minutes).
- 4
Blend carrot-oat mix with breastmilk or formula until completely smooth and runny like yogurt.
- 5
Adjust thickness with more breastmilk or formula and cool to lukewarm.
Nutritional Highlights
- -Fiber from oats and carrot
- -Iron from fortified oats
- -Vitamin A from carrot
- -Easy to digest
Age Appropriateness
Soft, single-grain oats and well-cooked carrot blend into a thin puree that is easy to swallow for early eaters and gentle on the tummy.
Introduction Tip
Offer a few spoonfuls after a familiar milk feed and watch closely for any reaction. Start with a thinner consistency, then gradually make it slightly thicker.