Make this quick and nutritious baby porridge for a baby of any age—or share with big kids and adults, too. With under 15 minutes of cook time and many flavor options, this is a favorite baby breakfast to try.
Add the cereal, water, cinnamon, vanilla, and milk to a pot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and reduce the heat to medium-low.
Cook for 8-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the liquid is mostly absorbed and the porridge is very soft.
Stir in desired flavor option.
Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let sit for 5 minutes.
Serve the porridge with a little additional milk, if desired.
Notes
Store cooked baby porridge in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze this baby food in an ice cube tray and use as many cubes as you like for future servings. Reheat, stirring often, in 15-30 seconds increments in the microwave. You may want to add more milk to thin the cereal out if it's thickened during storage.
You can also reheat it in a pot over low heat on the stove. Stir often to prevent sticking and add a little water or milk as needed.
Look for multigrain hot cereal near the oatmeal from brands including Bob's Red Mill, Quaker, or your store's brand. It may be called "7-grain cereal" or "10-grain cereal".
You can make organic baby porridge by starting with organic baby cereal and using organic milk and add-ins.
Nondairy milk may be easier for baby to digest, so that is my recommendation here.
Stir the pot a few times during cooking to ensure the mixture doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
Add unsalted butter, coconut oil, or hemp seeds to add a dose of healthy fats.