Last week I made porridge fingers from the Baby-led Weaning Cookbook. I’m not a huge fan of porridge so it isn’t something I often make. In fact, I never make it. My Grandad used to eat large bowls of it for breakfast and it was just so aesthetically unpleasing. Milky breakfasts and puddings just turn my stomach……
So what made me try porridge fingers?….
I decided to try out the porridge finger recipe for a few reasons.
1. They are super quick to prepare and cook
2. They are finger formed making it easy for Rory to pick up. (Resulting in a much quicker clean up at the end of breakfast.)
3. Finn had come home from Nursery one day and told me he had porridge for snack and it was delicious. I realised that just because I don’t like something doesn’t mean that my kids will be the same.
Gone in seconds….
I followed the recipe to the word and both Rory and Finn devoured them in seconds. I was even brave enough to try them myself but that is where it ended. I wasn’t tempted to take a second bite! To me they were bland and had a strange texture. However, as they proved popular with the boys I thought I’d try a few variations. Raspberry and Coconut, Carrot Cake and Apple Pie. Finn helped me with the recipe development and, as usual, was the perfect taste tester. The addition of some spices along with some fruit and/or vegetables has added a little more flavour but it isn’t over powering. I didn’t want to make them too sweet but if you would prefer them to have a sweeter profile then you could add some dried fruit. The addition of a few raisins would work well with these recipes.
Each recipe is only altered slightly from the original. I replaced some of the milk with pureed fruit and then added some extras.
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Raspberry and Coconut Porridge Fingers
Ingredients
- 3 level tbsp of porridge oats
- 2 tbsp milk of choice
- 1.5 tbsp of crushed raspberries
- 1 tsp unsweetened desiccated coconut
- Dried fruit (if you would like a sweeter finger)
Instructions
- In a bowl, soak the oats in the milk and raspberries until you have a mushy mixture.
- Stir in the coconut (and dried fruit if using).
- Press the mixture into a small, flat-bottomed dish using the back of a spoon.
- Cook in the microwave for 2 minutes on high.**
- Cut into fingers while still hot and serve when cooled.
Recipe Notes
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Carrot Cake flavoured Porridge Fingers
Ingredients
- 4 level tbsp porridge oats
- 2 tbsp milk of choice
- 2 tbsp apple puree
- 1 tbsp grated carrot
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- pinch of ginger
- pinch of nutmeg
- a few raisins (if you would like a sweeter finger)
Instructions
- In a bowl, soak the oats in the milk and apple puree until you have a mushy mixture.
- Add all the remaining ingredients and stir through
- Press the mixture into a small, flat bottomed dish using the back of a spoon
- Cook in the microwave for 2 mins on high **
- Cut into fingers while still hot and serve when cool
Recipe Notes
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Apple Pie flavoured Porridge Fingers
Ingredients
- 4 level tbsp porridge oats
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp apple puree
- 1 tbsp grated apple
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- a few raisins (if you would like a sweeter bar)
Instructions
- In a bowl, soak the oats in the milk and puree until you have a mushy mixture.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir through
- Press the mixture into a small, flat bottomed dish using the back of a spoon.
- Cook in the microwave for 2 minutes on High **
- Cut into fingers while still hot and serve when cold.
Recipe Notes
Michaela says
Hi Amy, thanks so much for these recipes. My LO has decided not to eat anything, unless she can put it in her mouth herself. These are a lifesaver, and a great way to use up the many different fruit purees I had prepared for her. I substituted blueberries for the raspberries and it came out wonderfully!!
Amy says
Thanks for the 5 stars, Michaela. So happy your little one like them 🙂
Laura says
I can’t get the consistency right and this is the second time I’ve done it it seems to be too mushy and doesn’t hold together?
Amy says
Hi Laura, I wonder if it is the microwave settings – maybe you need a little extra time? These fruity oatmeal muffins are similar (sort of), made in the oven and freezable. Make in mini muffins trays and they are easy for little ones to pick up.
Mette says
How long will these last in the fridge? I have a husband who isn’t keen on preparing food (in general), so I do most of the cooking at home. It would be nice for him to have something to grab in the fridge or freezer for our son when I’m at work.
Amy says
Hi Mette, I’m sorry for the delay in getting back to you. These can be frozen but the recipe doesn’t make much (designed for a baby). I have a similar recipe made in muffin trays and baked in the oven. They freeze really well and I often take them out for a quick and easy breakfast. Fruity Baked Oatmeal Cups.
Chloe says
These are a favourite of our 10 month old as are many of your recipes (especially banana pancakes)! Thank you for making BLW a lot easier 🙂
Amy says
I love comments like this, they always make my day. Thanks for taking the time to let me know that your little one is a fan of the recipes, Chloe. 🙂
Bec says
My bub is dairy free, could I substitute water instead of milk? Or would coconut milk work?
Amy says
Hi Bec, dairy-free milk should work, you could also use breast/formula.
Millie says
How many servings does this recipe make? And what is the nutritional information for the carrot cake fingers?
Amy says
Hi Millie, I’m sorry this is a really old recipe and although I now add all this information, I didn’t in the past. It is designed to make 1 -2 portions, I don’t have the nutritional information but you can pop it in an online calculator to find this out. I do have this scheduled to update and will include all this information once I remake them.