Baby Oatmeal

This is a way cheaper alternative to buying the oatmeal from the baby food aisle, and adding the powdered infant formula makes it iron fortified.

• Ready In: 4 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup quick-cooking oatmeal
• 2  scoops  powdered  infant formula (like Enfamil, Similac, etc.)

Directions

1. Process oatmeal in a coffee bean grinder or food processor for 15-30 seconds. It should be mostly powder with a few specks still showing.
2. In a medium saucepan, boil water.
3. Whisk in oatmeal and formula.
4. Cook over medium heat for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
5. Let cool to lukewarm before giving to baby.
6. Note: You can buy old fashioned oatmeal; you'll just need to cook it longer.