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Homemade Baby Brown Rice Cereal

By Chioma 74 Comments

homemade baby brown rice cerealBrown rice (also called ‘Ofada Rice’ in Nigeria) is healthier and more nutritious than white rice. This is because it has not been stripped off its several layer composition, in contrast with white rice which has been milled and polished to remove almost all its layers thereby stripping off a majority of the nutrients. White rice on its own offers little nutrition and is basically refined starch.

Brown rice is a better option for baby and even the whole family…it contains vitamins (B1, B3 & B6), minerals (phosphorus, manganese) essential fatty acids and fibre which are all lost in the production of white rice. It is a good weaning food for babies and one of the cereals that are commercially introduced to babies from 4-6 months.

You can actually make brown rice cereal at home for your baby by simply washing, drying and grinding the brown rice into powder with your food processor or the dry mill of your blender. Store in an airtight container to retain freshness. You can make and freeze in small food pots or ice cube trays to get handy baby portions. You can then either cook traditionally, or alternatively brown rice instant pot style is just as delicious and a little quicker.

Homemade Baby Brown Rice Cereal Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsps ground brown rice
  • 15 tbsps water
  • Breast or formula milk

Method:

  1. Put the water in a pot and bring to boil.
  2. Add the rice powder, stirring constantly on low heat to avoid clumping on sticking on the pot. Simmer for about 8-10 minutes then bring down.
  3. Add the breast or formula milk till get the consistency your baby prefers. Preferably introduce a lighter texture first before making it thicker.

Note: You can subsequently introduce other tastes to baby’s cereal with fruit purees, spices and a combination of other foods.

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Filed Under: 6-7 months, 7-9 months, 9-12 months, Baby Recipes, Rice Recipes

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Faith says

    13th October 2019 at 6:04 pm

    Am given my baby brown pap,can I give her this to bcs she’s 6months

    Reply
    • Chioma says

      2nd November 2019 at 10:52 pm

      Faith, yes you can give it.

    • Lateefah says

      25th June 2020 at 6:11 pm

      This one os a nice one..i will try it for my 6mnth old!

    • Chioma says

      27th June 2020 at 2:59 pm

      Great Lateefah

  2. Taiwo says

    2nd November 2019 at 7:34 pm

    Please ma, am not getting something can I blend d cooked white rice or brown rice with fruit if yes what type of fruits, plz can I also add soya beans to the blended rice.

    Reply
    • Chioma says

      2nd November 2019 at 10:57 pm

      Taiwo, follow the instruction on the recipe here. You can add fruits after cooking the rice – apple, pear, avocado are good options.

  3. Remi says

    25th April 2020 at 4:12 pm

    Pls,is palm oil going to be added raw or it required processing?

    Reply
    • Chioma says

      4th June 2020 at 10:38 am

      Remi, I don’t understand what you mean by processed. If you are asking if you need to cook the palm oil, then no. You can add it while cooking the rice or after you have finished cooking.

  4. Mofe says

    23rd July 2020 at 7:12 pm

    Hello madam, please can soya beans be added? If yet, wen should it be added? Is it before or after grinding the rice?

    Reply
    • Chioma says

      31st July 2020 at 7:01 pm

      Mofe, do you mean soyabeans powder? You can add it after blending or better still add as the milk after cooking.

  5. Peace says

    8th January 2021 at 1:59 am

    Ma. pls can I add soya beans powder and milk to d rice cereal

    Reply
    • Chioma says

      9th January 2021 at 6:35 am

      Yes you can but add one at a time.

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