Originally Posted by Rita's mom
Tru, thats a great idea. I have been wondering about useing baby food to flavor oatmeal. :
OMG I write that almost every month. I use rolled oats NOT instant. I think it says quicl cooking in 2 minutes or something like that. I like Bob's Red Mill I buy it on amazon.com or vitacost.com. The night before I put the oatmeal and water (I use to use milk but now save that as a snack) In a bowl and let it set on the counter over night. In the morning I put it in the microwave for 2 minutes then add the baby food along with what ever sipce I want. I like pears with cloves, cinnamon with apple. There is a baby fruit apple and banana it is soooooo good I love it with yogurt.
Here are a few other recipes for oatmeal. I make a 1/2 serving but with the fruit it is the perfect amount of breakfsat or snack calories.
Dutch Apple Oatmeal
1/4 c rolled oats
1/4 c apple jiuce
1/4 c water
1 tbsp raisins
1/4 tsp cinnamon and nutmeg
Put it all in a bowl microwave 2 minutes.
Cranberry Orange Oatmeal
1/4 rolled oats
1/4 orange juice
1/4 water
1 tbsp dried cranberries
Put in a bowl microwave 2 minutes