Another very quick, easy recipe for you today with these Microwave Porridge Oat Bars. These take just 5 minutes to make from start to finish. I’ve been posting more recipes on Instagram, and TikTok (yes I’ve finally given in) and I’ve been trying to keep them as easy peasy as possible. I try and keep things to just a few steps and don’t overcomplicate things. I’ve also been making videos to show the steps if anything is a bit tricky.
These porridge oat bars just use a few simple ingredients – rolled oats, milk and something for flavour. I’ve used blueberries and cinnamon in these but you can use whatever you like. I tend to use whatever I need to use up/have in the fridge. The blueberries were looking a bit worse for wear so I decided to use these today. Although they were soft, I still crushed them so they would be suitable for baby led weaning.
What other fillings can you use?
You can use any fruit, I’ve used blueberries, blackberries and strawberries in the past. You can also use apple, apple and cinnamon are lovely, but I do soften the apples in the microwave first.
Can you use a milk ALTERNATIVE?
Yes any milk will work fine for the microwave porridge oat bars. I have personally tried both oat and soya milk and they have worked well each time. I prefer the taste of oat milk myself.
Are these microwave porridge oat bars suitable for baby led weaning?
These are perfect for baby led weaning. Make sure the fruit used inside is cut/cooked appropriately. I crush blueberries, quarter grapes and finely slice apple.
Are these vegan?
These are suitable for vegans when an alternative milk is used.
How do I serve Porridge Bars to my Baby?
I serve them whole or break them in half. Only so he doesn’t throw the whole lot on the floor when we’re out and about.
Can I freeze these microwave porridge oat bars?
Yes you can freeze them for up to 6 months. I take one out the night before on in the morning on the day I’d like to use them. I sometimes defrost in the microwave too but prefer not to do this.
Yield: 10
Microwave Porridge Oat Bars
These Baby Led Weaning friendly Microwave Porridge Oat Bars take just 5 minutes to make and are a perfect breakfast or on the go snack.
Prep Time
2 minutes
Cook Time
3 minutes
Total Time
3 minutes
Ingredients
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100ml milk or milk alternative
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100g rolled porridge oats
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Handful of fruit of your choice
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Sprinkle of cinnamon for flavour (optional)
Instructions
- Mix together the milk and porridge oats, use a half and half mixture so use the same amount of porridge oats as you do milk.
- Add your choice of fruit and flavouring to the mixture.
- Pour into your microwavable container and press down.
- Put in the microwave for 3 minutes into set and slightly hard. You will need to microwave them for longer depending on thickness.
- Leave to cool for 10 minutes then slice.
Notes
I have made these using apple and cinamon, strawberries and grapes.
