Quinoa is a super grain, and chances are that you’ve already heard a lot about it. Forbes has even called it the ‘supergrain of the future’! Quinoa has some immense benefits for young children. It is considered a complete protein, has loads of fiber and is also rich in iron. If you’re wondering when you can start quinoa for your little one, we’d recommend waiting till he is past one year of age. Begin with a yummy porridge like this Quinoa Apple Porridge recipe!
Quinoa Apple Porridge Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoon quinoa
- ½ apple washed, peeled and grated
- 2 -3 dates, pitted and chopped finely
Method:
1. Wash and soak the quinoa for 10 minutes. Drain
2. In a sauce pan heat 1 cup water. and add the washed, drained quinoa.
3. Cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the quinoa is 70% cooked.
4. Add the grated apple and mix well.
5. Add the chopped dates and mix well.
6. Cover and cook again for 2-3 minutes. The quinoa will turn soft and a transparent ring can be seen surrounding the grain, which indicates it is cooked. Turn off the heat.
7. Let the quinoa cool down. With a hand blender blend the mixture till smooth.
8. Serve the porridge warm.
Apple and dates make this quinoa apple porridge naturally sweet and appealing. It’s a delicious, gluten free option for those who want to avoid wheat and makes a healthy breakfast alternative for fussy toddlers!
Quinoa Apple Porridge
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon quinoa
- ½ apple washed peeled and grated
- 2 -3 dates pitted and chopped finely
Instructions
- Wash and soak the quinoa for 10 minutes. Drain
- In a sauce pan heat 1 cup water. and add the washed, drained quinoa.
- Cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the quinoa is 70% cooked.
- Add the grated apple and mix well.
- Add the chopped dates and mix well.
- Cover and cook again for 2-3 minutes. The quinoa will turn soft and a transparent ring can be seen surrounding the grain, which indicates it is cooked. Turn off the heat.
- Let the quinoa cool down. With a hand blender blend the mixture till smooth.
- Serve the porridge warm.
Hi, at what age can this (quinoa) be given? The recipe says 1 year, but it is given in 10 months food chart?
Hi,
Quinoa is good to be introduced after 6 months. We have added dates, apple and quinoa. This recipe is good to be given after introducing all the three ingredients individually.