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    Quinoa Porridge Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids | Quinoa for Babies

    last updated: Jan 21, 2020 by Kalyani

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    Quinoa Porridge for Toddlers

    Quinoa porridge - protein and fiber-rich porridge recipe made with quinoa, nuts powder, and milk. Quinoa is one of the healthiest food in the world as it is rich in nutrients. It is a seed that is cooked and eaten as a grain. Quinoa is pronounced as "keen-wah." Quinoa is a versatile grain, which makes a tasty and healthy addition to your child's diet. Read more to know the health benefits of quinoa, and how and when to introduce quinoa to the baby.

    Health Benefits of Quinoa :

    • Quinoa contains more proteins, iron, calcium, and essential amino acids. Hence it provides all the vital nutrients needed for a child's growth and development. High in fiber, which prevents constipation in kids.
    • Good source of  Vitamin B and E.
    • Quinoa is rich in antioxidants which are believed to fight many diseases.
    • Quinoa is non-GMO and organic.
    • Completely gluten-free and hence suitable for kids with gluten allergies.
    • Easily digestible, so it is ideal for small kids, pregnant ladies, and sick people who are recovering from illness.

    How to select and store quinoa?

    Quinoa is available as whole seeds and grounded flour. It is not genetically modified and mostly organic by nature. Quinoa can be stored in an airtight container in a cool and dry place.

    When and how to introduce Quinoa to babies?

    Quinoa can be given to babies from 8 months as its gluten-free and easily digestible. Quinoa porridge is the best way to introduce quinoa to your baby's diet. When you introduce this porridge to your baby, you can blend the porridge in a mixer or blender if preferred.

    Here is how to make quinoa porridge recipe for babies and toddlers.

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    Quinoa Porridge for Toddlers and Kids
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    Quinoa Porridge Recipe for Babies and Toddlers | Quinoa for Babies

    Quinoa Porridge - nutritious porridge recipe made with quinoa.
    Course Baby Food
    Cuisine World
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Calories
    Author Kalyani

    Ingredients

    • Quinoa - ¼ cup
    • Water - ½ cup
    • Breast milk/ Formula Milk/ Cows Milk - ½ cup
    • Brown Sugar/Dates syrup/ Jaggery Syrup- 1 tbsp
    • Mixed Nuts/Nuts powder - 1 tbsp

    Instructions

    • Rinse the quinoa in water, repeat 2-3 times until there are no bubbles appear in the water. Then soak it in water for 10 minutes and keep it ready. For babies below one year, prepare formula milk and keep it available. If using cows' milk, boil it until frothy.
    • After 10 minutes, drain the water thoroughly and take the soaked quinoa in a saucepan and add ½ cup of water. Mix well, cover the pot with a lid and cook for 10 minutes. Keep it undisturbed. Open the lid, mix well once again.
    • Then add the boiled milk/prepared warm formula milk to the cooked quinoa. Then add in a handful of nuts or nuts powder at this stage. For small babies, use only nuts powder and avoid whole nuts.
    • Add sweetener at this stage and mix well until the sweetener dissolves. If using cow's milk, boil it further for 5 minutes and switch off the flame. If using formula milk, do not cook it also.
    • Then transfer everything to a blender/mixer. Grind it to a smooth/coarse paste.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2g
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    Quinoa Porridge recipe

    Method:

    1. Rinse the quinoa in water, repeat 2-3 times until there are no bubbles appear in the water. Then soak it in water for 10 minutes and keep it ready. For babies below one year, prepare formula milk and keep it available. If using cows' milk, boil it until frothy.
    Quinoa Porridge Recipe Step 1
    2. After 10 minutes, drain the water thoroughly and take the soaked quinoa in a saucepan and add ½ cup of water. Mix well, cover the pot with a lid and cook for 10 minutes. Keep it undisturbed. Open the lid, mix well once again. You can also pressure cook the quinoa in medium flame for 3-4 whistles.
    Quinoa Porridge Recipe Step 2
    3. Then add the boiled milk/prepared warm formula milk to the cooked quinoa. Then add in a handful of nuts or nuts powder at this stage. For small babies, use only nuts powder and avoid whole nuts.

    Quinoa Porridge Recipe Step 3
    4. Add sweetener at this stage and mix well until the sweetener dissolves. If using cow's milk, boil it further for 5 minutes and switch off the flame. If using formula milk, do not cook it also.
    Quinoa Porridge Recipe Step 5
    5. Then transfer everything to a blender/mixer. Grind it to a smooth/coarse paste. Grinding is optional but recommended for small babies.
    Quinoa Porridge Recipe Step 4

    Quinoa porridge is ready to feed your baby!
    Quinoa Porridge for Toddlers and Kids

     Notes :

    • You can also pressure cook the quinoa in medium flame for 3-4 whistles.
    • Make sure to cook the quinoa well before you add milk/formula milk.
    • Cook the porridge for few more minutes if using cow's milk.
    • You can add fruits like banana to this porridge along with nuts.
    • Avoid cow's milk for babies below one year and use formula milk instead.
    • Offer this porridge plain to your baby when you start. Try to avoid jaggery/ palm sugar/ palm jaggery or any sweetener at least till one year, Add minimal amount than mentioned or prefer sweet-tasting fruits/vegetables like apple, banana, carrot, etc. or dry fruits like dates or raisins.
    • Check with your baby's pediatrician before introducing quinoa to your baby.

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    Comments

    1. Manjri

      September 18, 2019 at 2:25 am

      Can this recipe be made using almond or soy milk instead of cow's milk?If yes, then how long should the boiled quinoa be cooked after adding milk?

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      • Kalyani

        September 18, 2019 at 4:04 am

        yes, can try. the same timings

        Reply
    2. Olabisi

      October 31, 2020 at 1:55 am

      Hello Kalyani, thanks for the healthy food plan for babies, Please all this food plan can they be store in the freezer and how long can they be in the freezer and still be good for babies consumption. Thanks

      Reply

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