Pick-Up Porridge Bars
Finger food
Perfect whether you're at home or on the go, these squiiishy porridge bars will keep your little one go, go going!
These porridge bars are perfect at home or on the road.
Recipe from our The First Foods Book
Makes
6Prep
10Cook
20
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Ingredients
- 40 g/1½ oz porridge oats
- 175ml/ 6fl oz whole milk or milk of choice
- 15g 1/2oz raisins or other dried fruit, very finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground mixed seeds
- 10 g/¼ oz unsalted butter
Method
- Line a small baking tray with baking parchment. Place the oats + milk ina small saucepan + bring to the boil, then reduce the heat + simmer for 8 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the oats are very soft + mushy-it should be a thick porridge consistency
- Transfer to a bowl + stir in the raisins, cinnamon and seeds, then spread out the porridge on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer about 1cm/1/2 inch thick. Cover and chill for 30 minutes or until set.
- Cut the porridge into 6 fingers each 7 cm/2¾ inches long by 2.5 cm/1 inch wide.
- Melt the butter in a large, nonstick frying pan and cook the fingers for 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Leave to cool slightly before serving.
Fun For Little Ones
Older little ones can help to spread the porridge out + flatten it down into the baking tray.
Swap This For That
Try swapping raisins for dried chopped apricots or dates.
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