12–18 months
Oat porridge with smooth tahini
BreakfastPrep 4 minCook 12 minPortions: 2
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons of fine rolled oats, labelled gluten-free
- 200 ml water
- 1 teaspoon of smooth tahini whose ingredient list is sesame only, with nothing else added
Method
- Read the tahini label: the ingredient list must be sesame only.
- Cook the oats in the water over a low heat, stirring often, until completely soft.
- Let the porridge cool a little, then stir the tahini through until no lump remains.
- Add no sugar and no honey; serve once warm.
Texture
A thick porridge with the tahini fully stirred through and no thick lump of it left.
Serving
Serve warm and let your child eat it with a spoon.
Preparing for choking safety
Whole sesame seeds are not used, only smooth tahini. Thick tahini is never given on its own from a spoon — it sticks in the mouth and must be stirred into the porridge.
Key nutrients
FibreProteinCarbohydrate
Storage
Serve as soon as it is made. If you want to keep what is left over, refrigerate it and use it within 2 days. Throw away a half-eaten portion rather than storing or reheating it.
Safety
Your child should be sitting upright and someone should stay with them while they eat. No salt or sugar is added to these recipes; honey is not given before one year. Their back teeth may not be through yet, so every piece must be soft enough to squash with gums and cut to a safe size. Children do not all manage the same texture at the same age — follow your child's pace rather than pushing. If your child has an allergy, eczema, or a family history of allergy, talk to your GP or health visitor before introducing new foods. Introduce foods that can trigger an allergic reaction one at a time and in small amounts, so you can spot any reaction.
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Recipes are a suggestion; they do not replace breast milk, formula, or your child's own feeding plan. If there is an allergy or a specific dietary situation, speak with a health professional.