Barley carrot Porridge

This nourishing barley and carrot porridge is a delightful and baby-friendly meal. Made with just a few wholesome ingredients, it's packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals to support your little one's growth and development. The smooth, creamy texture makes it easy for your baby to enjoy. Source: Recipes - July

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Barley carrot Porridge
Suitable from
Stage 1 (4-6m)

Easy/Medium to prepare

Total time
30min

10 min prep

Makes
3servings

adjustable below

Iron
0.2mg

per serving

Common allergens

MilkIntroduce one at a time.

Ingredients

3 servings
  • Barley1/2 cup
  • Carrots1 piece, peeled and grated
  • Breastmilk1 1/2 cups

Steps

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the barley, grated carrot, and water or breastmilk/formula.

  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

  3. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the barley is soft and the porridge has thickened.

  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the porridge cool slightly.

  5. Divide the porridge into three bowls and serve warm.

Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.

Calories
46kcal
Protein
0.7g
Fat
2.1g
Carbs
6.4g
Calories from
  • Carbs54%
  • Protein6%
  • Fat40%

Ingredient health benefits

💩 Gut health
🦠 Immune system
🫀 Cardiovascular health
🤲 Skin health
🚽 Digestion
💊 Supporting nutrition absorption
👀 Eyesight
✨ Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant

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

46

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.1g3%
Saturated Fat 0.9g5%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 6.0mg2%
Sodium 33.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 6.4g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g2%
Total Sugars 3.1g
Incl. Added Sugars 0.0g0%
Protein 0.7g1%
Vitamin D 0.1mcg0%
Calcium 16mg1%
Iron 0.2mg1%
Vitamin C 2.4mg3%
Vitamin B6 0.0mg2%
Zinc 0.2mg2%
Choline 8mg2%

Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.