30 Healthy and Delicious Oats Recipes for Babies

Oats are an extremely healthy source of nutrients for people of all ages, but they are particularly good for babies. They contain high-quality protein and fibre but low amounts of harmful saturated fats, cholesterol, and sodium. Further, they are rich in micro-nutrients such as phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, calcium, iron, selenium, zinc and copper, which give children a well-rounded nutritional profile.

Oats are also highly versatile and they can be blended into various preparations in multiple cuisines. Supplementing oats in your child’s diet is usually preferred over other cereals, such as rice or wheat, as oatmeal tends to cause less constipation in babies.

And what’s better? There are so many delectable oatmeal recipes for babies! This article will provide you with 30 delicious but easy baby oatmeal recipes you can prepare for your little one.

30 Simple Oat Recipes Your Infant Will Like to Eat

Try these simple oatmeal recipes for your baby. He will love it.

1. Multigrain Cereal Gruel

We are in love with this multigrain goodness. Try it now!

Recommended age: 1 year+

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp of powdered mixed grains such as quinoa, millets, jowar, and ragi
• 3 tbsp of powdered organic oats or instant oats
• A pinch of powdered jaggery
• A pinch of powdered cardamom
• 1 tbsp finely powdered almonds, sunflower seeds, and chia seeds
• 1 cup water or milk

How to Make

1. First, bring the water or milk to a boil and then add oats, mixed grains, and powdered nuts and seeds to it.
2. Cook on a medium flame till the mixture is cooked well, then turn off the stove and add cardamom and jaggery powder. You can even top it off with a pinch of saffron powder before allowing it to cool.
3. For babies under a year old, you can replace the spices and jaggery with fruit syrup or honey.

2. Fruity Oatmeal Blend

This fruity blend is tantalising for your little ones’s developing taste buds and super nutritious.

Recommended age: 6 months+

Preparation time: 10-15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 each of the following fruits, peeled and chopped: apple, pear, apricot, peach.
• 1 cup milk
• 5 tbsp of rolled oats
• 5 tbsp water

How to Make

1. Take water in a pan and add peeled and chopped fruits in it and cover the pan.
2. Heat on a low flame until the fruits soften, then take the pan off the stove.
3. In a separate pan, boil the milk on a high flame and add rolled oats to it.
4. Allow the oats to cook, then blend it together with the fruits until a smooth puree is formed.
5. This rolled oats recipe for babies is both delicious and nutritious!

3. Veggie Oatmeal Blend

With the goodness of veggies, this veggie oatmeal blend is super rich!

Recommended age: 6 months+

Preparation time: 10-20 minutes

This dish can also be given to babies who are 8+ months old.

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp of rolled oats
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp of virgin olive oil
• 5 tbsp of mixed pre-cooked veggies like carrots, spinach, kale, soybeans, and sprouts.

How To Make

1. Mix the oil with all the veggies in a saucepan and cook on low heat until they turn brown.
2. Cook the oats in the milk until ready, then mix in the veggies and pour into a mixer.
3. Blend until you get a smooth puree.

4. Oatmeal Dosa

Light and nutritious, oatmeal dosa, here we come!

Recommended age: 1 year+

Preparation time: 20-25 minutes

This combines oatmeal with the traditional Dosa and is suitable for kids who are one year old and above.

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp of powdered instant oats
• 5 tbsp of rice flour
• 1 small pinch of salt
• 1 small chopped carrot
• 1 pinch of cumin powder
• 1 sprig of coriander
• 5 tbsp of curd
• 1-2 cups water

How to Make

1. Mix the oats, rice flour, cumin, carrot pieces, water, and curd together in a bowl until a thick batter is formed.
2. Layer your pan with the rice bran oil and pour the batter on top.
3. Let it cook on a medium flame until the edges of the dosa loosen, then cook the other side.
4. Serve it with honey or jaggery.

5. Mango Oats Porridge

Try this recipe in the summer when mangoes are in season!

Recommended age: 6 months+

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp of rolled oats
• 5 tbsp of pulped ripe mango
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp honey

How to Make

1. Cook the oats in milk over a low flame until soft.
2. Transfer them to a bowl and mix in the mango pulp and honey.
3. Stir well for consistency.

6. Banana Cereal Porridge

You can start your baby on solids with this all-rounder banana cereal porridge. 

Recommended age: 6 months+

Preparation time: 10-15 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp of instant oats
• 1 cup water
• 5 tbsp of mashed banana
• 1 tsp honey

How to Make

1. Allow the oats to cook in water while stirring continuously.
2. Take it off the stove and allow to cool. Finally, add the banana paste and honey and mix it well.

7. Oatmeal Porridge

Simple and nutrient-dense, this is sure to fill your little one’s little tummy.

Recommended age: 6 months+

Preparation time: 5-10 minutes

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp of rolled oats
• 1 cup milk or water

How to Make

1. Add the oats to boiling water and cook on a medium flame.
2. Keep stirring it to avoid clumps from forming. Once cooked, let it cool before serving.
3. This is the most basic oats porridge recipe for babies.

8. Berry Oatmeal Smoothie

Different from mashes and purees, this berry oatmeal smoothie is gold!

Recommended age: 8 months+

Preparation time: 10-15 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp of powdered oats
• 3 tbsp of apple puree
• 2 tbsp of fresh berries like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, etc.

How to Make

Pour all the ingredients into a mixer and blend them to make a smoothie. And it’s ready!

9. Oatmeal Chapati

Hmm, you can surely make chapati with oatmeal for toddler.

Recommended age: 1 year+

Preparation time: 30-35 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp of wheat flour
• 6 tbsp of instant oats
• 1 sprig of coriander, chopped
• 1 cup of water
• 2 tsp of rice bran oil

How to Make

1. Mix wheat flour, instant oats, and coriander in a vessel.
2. Using water, knead the mixture into a malleable dough and let it rest for around ten minutes.
3. Now you can use this dough to make Chapatis the usual way.
4. It can be served with honey or curd.

10. Oatmeal Halva

Something sweet? Why not oatmeal halva with loads of almonds?

Recommended age: 1 year+

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp of rolled oats
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tsp of sugar or honey
• 2 tsp butter
• 5-6 slices of orange
• 1 tsp of crushed almonds

How to Make

1. Saute the oats in the butter until they turn brown.
2. Add milk and honey to it, allowing it to cook on a low flame for about six minutes.
3. Separately, cook the slices of orange with sugar until they turn tender.
4. Bring both mixtures into the same pan and allow it to simmer until it forms a thick gel.

11. Oats Pancake

This oats pancake recipe for baby is simple and mouthwatering.

Recommended age: 10 months+

Preparation time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup of milk
• 1 tsp of olive oil
• 2 tbsp of honey
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 1 pinch of salt
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups of powdered rolled oats
• 1 tsp baking powder

How to Make

1. Mix oats with salt and baking powder. Add milk, olive oil, eggs, vanilla, and honey to the mixture.
2. Whisk until the consistency is even. Grease a pan with olive oil, heat it, and pour the pancake batter evenly on it.
3. Allow it to cook until brown, then turn it and repeat.
4. It can be served with honey or ghee.

12. Oatmeal and Veggie Soup

Enjoy a hearty and nutritious Oatmeal and Veggie Soup, packed with fresh vegetables and wholesome oats

Recommended age: 6 months+

Preparation time: 10-15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp of rice bran oil
• 1 cup of finely chopped veggies such as carrots, cabbage, spinach, and corn
• 3 tbsp of instant oats
• 1 cup soup stock
• 1 pinch salt

How to Make

1. Fry the chopped vegetables in oil until golden, then add oats and let it cook.
2. Later, boil the soup stock in a separate vessel.
3. Finally, mix the stock with oats and veggies mixture and add salt as required.
4. Let it cool before serving.

13. Banana Oatmeal Chews

Try these delicious and healthy Banana Oatmeal Chews, perfect for a quick snack!

Recommended age: 1 year+

Preparation time: 10-20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup of powdered rolled oats
• 1 banana
• 2 tbsp of honey

How to Make

1. Set your oven to 180 degrees. In the meantime, crush a banana and mix it with oats and honey in a bowl to get a sticky batter.
2. Shape the batter in different ways and bake for around ten minutes.

14. Oats and Apple Cookies

These delicious treats combine the natural sweetness of apples with the hearty texture of oats, perfect for a healthy snack

Recommended age: 1 year+

Preparation time: 10-20 minutes

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp of corn flour
• 5 tbsp of crushed oats
• 2 tbsp raisins
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 3 tbsp of rice bran oil
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup of apple puree
• 2 eggs

How to Make

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Mix cornflour, crushed oats, raisins, cinnamon, and baking soda in one bowl.
2. And in another bowl mix rice bran oil, apple puree, and eggs.
3. Finally, mix the ingredients of both the bowls till you get a flexible dough.
4. Shape it as you wish and bake for around ten minutes.

15. Khajoor Oatmeal Smoothie

Blend the wholesome goodness of dates and oats with creamy milk in our Khajoor Oatmeal Smoothie.

Recommended age: 6 months+

Preparation time: 10-15 minutes

Ingredients

1. 5 tbsp of powdered rolled oats
2. 1 cup warm water
3. 3 tbsp of date paste
4. 1 pinch each of cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt
5. 2 tbsp of curd

How to Make

1. To make a khajoor oatmeal smoothie, first, soak the oats and date paste together in water for around an hour.
2. Then, blend it in a grinder before serving.

16. Fruits and Oatmeal Muesli

Start your day with a nutritious and delicious Fruits and Oatmeal Muesli! This easy recipe combines fresh fruits, rolled oats, and a splash of milk or yogurt for a wholesome breakfast treat

Recommended age: 6 months+

Preparation time: 10-20 minutes

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp of powdered instant oats
• 1 cup of mixed fruits like apples and pears, finely chopped
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tbsp water
• 3 tbsp raisins

How to Make

1. Soak oats in milk for a few hours.
2. Mix the chopped fruits and water in a saucepan and cook on a medium flame for about five minutes.
3. Take it off the stove and mash it to form a pulp.
4. Now add the soaked oats and raisins. Include honey or sliced fruits if desired.

17. Tropical Beach Oatmeal

This Tropical Beach Oatmeal combines creamy oats with juicy mango, pineapple, and a sprinkle of coconut for a delicious and refreshing breakfast treat

Recommended age: 10 months+

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp of oats
• 1 cup of coconut milk
• 1 cup sliced fruits like pineapples or mangoes
• 1 tbsp of powdered almonds

How to Make

1. Mix all the ingredients together for a delightful summer breakfast cereal.
2. Add honey or jaggery to enhance its taste.

18. Oatmeal Khichdi

Oatmeal Khichdi is a nutritious and wholesome dish made with oats, lentils, and a blend of vegetables and spices.

Recommended age: 6 months+

Preparation time: 20-25 minutes

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp of oats
• 1 cup water
• 1 pinch each of turmeric and chilli powder
• 1 tbsp of rice bran oil
• 3 tbsp of gram flour
• 1 pinch of sesame seeds

How to Make

1. Take some turmeric powder, chilli powder, and sesame seeds in a pressure cooker and saute them for half a minute.
2. Add the gram flour and oats and mix well. Finally, add water and salt as desired and cook for about ten minutes.
3. Serve it with curd.

19. Chia Seeds and Oatmeal Biscuits

Enjoy the perfect blend of health and taste with our Chia Seeds and Oatmeal Biscuits.

Recommended age: 1 year+

Preparation time: 1 hour

Ingredients

• 1 cup of cooked oatmeal
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 2 tbsp milk

How to Make

1. Mix all the ingredients together to get a thick batter.
2. Shape it into different shapes and place in the fridge for an hour.
3. Warm them slightly before you feed your baby.

20. Raisin & Oats Cookies

Enjoy the balance of natural sweetness and hearty texture in every bite!

Recommended age: 1 year+

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp of cooked oatmeal
• 5 tbsp of powdered almonds
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp honey
• 1 tsp of nutmeg powder

How to Make

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2. Mix the ingredients together in a bowl, then shape the resulting batter into small discs and place them in the oven.
3. Baking time should be around 20 minutes or until the cookies begin to turn golden.
4. Cool before serving.

21. Apple Oatmeal Porridge

Enjoy a nutritious blend of apples and oats in our comforting Apple Oatmeal Porridge, perfect for a hearty breakfast or satisfying snack.

Recommended age: 6 months+

Preparation time: 10-15 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 tsp of powdered rolled oats
• 1 cup of milk
• 1 tsp butter
• An apple, peeled and chopped
• 1 tsp of almond flour
• 1 tsp honey

How to Make

1. Cook oats in milk on a medium flame until ready.
2. Lower the flame and add chopped apple, butter, almond flour and honey to the cooked oats.
3. Mix well, let it cool, and then serve.

22. Oats and Eggs

Combine hearty oats with protein-packed eggs for a nutritious and satisfying breakfast that fuels your day with energy and essential nutrients

Recommended age: 6 months+

Preparation time: 10-20 minutes

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp of cooked rolled oats
• 2 tbsp of cooked veggies
• 1 tsp of rice bran oil
• 2 eggs

How to Make

1. Heat the rice bran oil in a saucepan.
2. Beat the eggs until uniform, then add them to the pan along with cooked oats and veggies.
3. Scramble the mixture until fully cooked, then allow it to cool.

23. Coconut Banana Oatmeal

Enjoy a comforting bowl of Coconut Banana Oatmeal, blending creamy coconut milk with sweet bananas and hearty oats for a wholesome breakfast or snack.

Recommended age: 6 months+

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp of instant oats
• 3 tbsp of grated coconut
• 1 cup water
• 1 ripe banana, diced
• 1 pinch of cinnamon

How to Make

1. Boil water and add banana, coconut, and oats to it.
2. Allow it to cook until consistent.
3. Garnish it with cinnamon powder.

24. Oatmeal Carrot Gruel

Enjoy a nutritious blend of oats and carrots in a comforting, fiber-rich gruel, perfect for a wholesome breakfast or light meal.

Recommended age: 6 months+

Preparation time: 5-10 minutes

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp of rolled oats
• 5 tbsp of carrot paste
• 2 cups of water

How to Make

1. Bring the water to a boil, then add the oats and cook over a low flame.
2. As the oats are cooking, add the carrot paste and mix until uniform.
3. You can add salt to taste.

25. Savoury Oatmeal

A hearty twist on breakfast oats, seasoned with herbs and topped with sautéed vegetables for a wholesome and savory start to your day.

Recommended age: 1 year+

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp of instant oats
• 1 cup coconut milk
• ½ tsp of turmeric powder
• 1 pinch each of cumin, pepper, and chilli powder
• 1 sprig of coriander

How to Make

1. Bring water to a boil, then add oats to it.
2. As the oats are cooking, add the turmeric powder and mix well.
3. Finally, right before you take it off the stove, add cumin powder, pepper, and chilli powder and stir.
4. Allow it to cool, and serve it with veggie purees.

26. Overnight Oats Recipe

Classic overnight oats recipe for baby with no frills and fancy preparation. Here you go!

Recommended age: 6 months+

Preparation time: 2 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup of classic oats
• 1/3 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp breastmilk/baby formula
• 5 tbsp fruit puree

How to Make

1. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients and let the mixture sit overnight in the refrigerator for at least four-six hours.
2. Take it out of the refrigerator, let it sit in the room temperature for a while and feed.

27. Tahini Oats Recipe

Tahini Oats is an extremely simple and fast recipe for babies.

Recommended age: 1 year+

Preparation time: 15-20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup oats
• 1 tbsp 100% sesame tahini
• 1.5 cups water

How to Make

1. Cook oats in water.
2. Once oats are well-cooked, add tahini to it and mix well. Feed.

28. Rawnola

Give oats a twist and try something new!

Recommended age: 1 year+

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup nuts, such as cashews and almonds
• 4-5 dates, deseeded
• 1 tbsp dedicated coconut

How to Make

1. In a blender, add all the ingredients and blend coarsly to give it a texture of rawnola.
2. Take 2-3 tablespoons of rawnola and serve it with milk.
3. Add fruits like bananas or berries, and top with coconut meat, or any other seeds you like.

29. Strawberry Oats

Strawberry oats porridge is similar to the mango oats porridge and its tastes delicious. So, don’t waste any time and try this oats recipe for infants.

Recommended age: 6 months+

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup oats
• 4-5 strawberries, chopped
• 1/2 cup breastmilk/flavour milk/almond milk

How to Make

1. Cook oats in the milk.
2. Once halfway cooked, add chopped strawberries.
3. Let it cook for another 4-5 minutes.
4. Once properly cooked, add one teaspoon almond butter, but that is totally optional.

30. Fig Banana Oats Blend

With the goodness of figs, cacao powder, and banana, this recipe is a powerhouse of energy for your little one.

Recommended age: 1.5 year+

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup oats
• 1 banana, mashed
• 1 chopped fig
• 1.5 cups water
• 1 tsp almond butter
• 1/2 tsp caco powder

How to Make

1. Cook oats in water.
2. Once 80% cooked, add mashed banana and let it cook for another five minuted.
3. Continue stirring.
4. Add cacao powder and almond butter. Mix everything well making sure there are no lumps.
5. Once perfectly cooked, garnish it with chopped figs and feed.

Things to Remember Before Giving Oats

There are few important tips to keep in mind before preparing a recipe with oats in it:

• Try out the recipe yourself before feeding it to your baby. This way you can fine-tune the taste and consistency.
• Before attempting to try something new, please ensure that your baby has no allergies to any foods or food groups.
• Every time you introduce a new food, allow two or three days to pass to observe any potential allergic reactions.
• Use oats and other cereals that have been milled or finely powdered so you can obtain the right amount of thickness in the recipe.
• A secret tip, soaking oats before cooking is recommended, as this would reduce the preparation time. Soaking also breaks down the larger nutrients in the oats, making it easier on your baby’s digestive system.

FAQs

1. Do oats cause constipation in babies?

No, oatmeal does not cause constipation. It is high in fibre, which is good for digestion and can help relieve constipation.

2. Does my baby need organic oatmeal?

No, it’s not necessary for babies to eat organic oatmeal. Organic foods are grown without the help of pesticides or fertilisers, but there is no significant nutritional difference between organic and conventional oats.

You can introduce oats to your baby at around four months of age; however, as doctors recommend starting solid foods after the sixth month, it might help to consult with them beforehand. Oats are easily available in the market in several forms, such as steel-cut oats, rolled oats, oat bran, oat flour, organic oatmeal, instant oats, and so on.

Choosing the right kind depends on several factors, such as the ease of cooking, digestibility and nutritional components. However, it is crucial that you carefully sterilise all the equipment, utensils, and feeding cutlery that are used to make your baby’s food. This is because a baby’s immune system is not fully developed yet. If you are using cow’s milk to prepare oatmeal recipes, replace it with breastmilk if your baby is under ten months of age.

And most importantly, you don’t have to rigidly stick to the recipes described here. You can change the ingredients or style of cooking to fit your baby’s needs and wants.

Also Read: 

Apple Recipes for Infants
Soup Recipes for Babies
Cereal Recipes for Infant
Porridge Recipes for Babies

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