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Semolina Porridge for Babies

Semolina cooks into a creamy porridge when whisked gradually into simmering water. Because semolina is made from wheat, this is a wheat- and gluten-containing recipe, not a generic gluten-only cereal.

6 months+Breakfast8 minEasy
Semolina Porridge
  • Age Range6 months+
  • Prep 2 min · Cook 6 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Allergen InformationContains: Wheat, Gluten

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp plain wheat semolina
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) water, plus more as needed
  • Optional: 1 tsp plain unsweetened apple purée

Preparation

  1. Check the semolina package for the required water ratio and cooking time. Heat the water to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan.

  2. Sprinkle in the semolina slowly while whisking to prevent lumps. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until fully cooked, soft and creamy; add more safe water if it becomes too thick.

  3. If using apple purée, stir in a small spoonful after cooking. Check there are no dry grains or thick clumps, then cool to a suitable serving temperature.

Serving by Age

Serve as a moist, smooth, spoonable porridge without dry clumps. It may thicken as it stands, so loosen with safe water and adjust the texture to baby's skills. Plain semolina is not a complete iron-rich meal.

6 months+

Fully cooked, smooth, moist semolina porridge on a spoon.

9 months+

Thicker but still soft and moist cooked porridge, without dry grains or clumps.

Allergen Information

Semolina is made from wheat, a major allergen, and contains gluten. Check the specific packaging for other ingredients or cross-contact and follow an individual allergen-introduction plan when relevant.

Storage

Cool untouched cooked porridge promptly and refrigerate covered. Reheat thoroughly if serving warm, stir to remove hot spots, and cool before offering. Discard anything left in baby's feeding bowl.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store Semolina Porridge?

Cool untouched cooked porridge promptly and refrigerate covered. Reheat thoroughly if serving warm, stir to remove hot spots, and cool before offering. Discard anything left in baby's feeding bowl.

Which allergens does Semolina Porridge contain?

It contains Wheat and Gluten. Check the labels of the products you use, and follow any allergy advice your baby has been given.

Sources & References

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