Creamy Banana Barley Porridge
A simple, nutrient-dense breakfast for toddlers, this creamy barley porridge is lightly sweetened with banana and made soft for easy chewing—ideal for BLW or as a first solid food.
- Suitable from
- Stage 2 (6-9m)
- Total time
- 30min
- Makes
- 3servings
- Iron
- 0.1mg
Easy to prepare
10 min prep
adjustable below
per serving
Common allergens
MilkIntroduce one at a time.
Ingredients
- Barley1/4 cup
- Banana1 piece
- Water1 cup
- Infant formula2 tbsp
Steps
Cook the Barley: In a small saucepan, combine the barley and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes (or 10 minutes for barley flakes), stirring occasionally, until soft.
Mash the Banana: While the barley cooks, mash the banana in a small bowl until smooth.
Combine Ingredients: Once the barley is cooked and thickened, stir in the mashed banana and formula, milk or liquid of your choice. Add cinnamon optionally. Mix well until creamy.
Simmer and Blend: Let the porridge simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring to ensure everything is combined and heated through.
Serve Warm: Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, and serve in small portions suitable for babies. Blend it to the consistency of your choice if needed.
Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.
- Calories
- 23kcal
- Protein
- 0.3g
- Fat
- 0.3g
- Carbs
- 4.8g
- Carbs83%
- Protein5%
- Fat12%
Ingredient health benefits
General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.
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Nutrition Facts
Estimated · 3 servings per recipe
Amount per serving
Calories
23
% Daily Value*
Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.