Baby Cereal: Millet

Millet is a highly nutritious, easy-to-digest grain not likely to cause an allergy. It's also high in iron. This recipe was created for babies 6 to 8 months old. It will make 1 cup.

 

Ingredients

3 tablespoons millet
1 cup water
Breast milk or formula as needed

Preparation

1. Blend millet 1 to 2 minutes or until it resembles fine flour. (I used my nutrimill)
2. Pour water into pan and stir in millet. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Remove from heat and let cool, stirring a few more times.
4. Add breast milk or formula as needed to achieve a smooth consistency.

Nutrient analysis per 2 tablespoons
22 calories
1 gram protein
Manganese 40%
Magnesium 10%
Vitamin B6 10%