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These BLW overnight oats are the perfect first food for your baby! Plus, they’re easy to prep in advance, so you can have a ready-to-go healthy breakfast on hand for your little one at any time. So convenient for busy mornings! {Gluten-Free}

BLW overnight oats in a pink bowl next to some banana slices.

Overnight Oats for Baby

If you have other kids or find the mornings to be totally hectic, these BLW overnight oats make for such an easy breakfast to simplify the day. 

Simply grab a jar from the fridge, and you’re good to go! Plus, the milk will soften the oats and give them a nice creamy texture, making them easier for your baby to digest.

An up close image of a spoon scooping up some baby overnight oats.

Why We Love This Recipe

  • Baby friendly: Overnight oats are a great baby food! Babies can start eating oats as young as six months of age, and this recipe is formulated to be optimal for babies and toddlers since it’s soft in texture, yet packed with flavour.
  • Inexpensive & convenient: Since oats are so inexpensive, this is a really affordable breakfast. Plus, this is true grab-and-go food perfect for those busy mornings.
  • Versatile: Oats are so incredibly versatile and there are endless possibilities for different flavours and toppings. Add spices, fresh fruits, nuts, and other toppings as your baby gets older.
  • Family-friendly: Overnight oats aren’t just limited to babies. It’s the perfect breakfast recipe the entire family will enjoy!

BLW Overnight oats

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Ingredient Notes

The ingredients for BLW overnight oats.
  • Banana: Choose a small overripe banana to sweeten the oatmeal naturally.
  • Rolled oats: Feel free to choose old-fashioned oats, quick oats, or instant oats; they’re all great options in this BLW recipe.
  • Whole milk: Since whole milk is so high in fat, it’s a good option for older babies. Feel free to use your milk of choice, including plant-based milk like soy milk.
  • Chia seeds: These add a little extra fibre and will help fill your little one up. Hemp seeds would be a great add-in, too.
  • Pinch of cinnamon: Although it’s optional, cinnamon is a great spice to enhance flavour and makes these BLW overnight oats even more delicious.

How to Make Baby Overnight Oats – Step-by-Step

  1. In a medium sized bowl, mash the banana until mostly smooth.
  2. Add in the oats, milk, chia seeds and cinnamon, if using. Stir until combined. 
  3. Place in the fridge and allow the mixture to sit for at least 8 hours to soften the oats and allow it to thicken. Give it a good stir right before serving. Serve cold or warm.
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RECIPE TIPS

  • For best results, use an overripe banana for this recipe as it will provide the best flavour and texture for mashing.
  • Be sure to allow the overnight oats mixture to sit for a sufficient amount of time. The oats need time to soften so that they’re perfectly soft for baby. I recommend at least 8 hours in the fridge.
  • You can either pre-load a spoon and allow baby to feed him/herself, or babies can also eat the mixture with their hands. Be forewarned – it can get messy!
A small spoon holding up some BLW overnight oats.

Recipe FAQs

When can babies have cow’s milk?

This question creates a lot of confusion and tends to circle around often! Babies can have cow’s milk before they reach the 12 month mark as long as it’s incorporated or cooked into food. Milk shouldn’t be a baby’s primary drink until after they reach a year old.

When should babies start solid foods for baby-led weaning?

Typically babies should start eating whole foods around six months old or when they start to show signs of readiness to start solids. You want to start with simple, easy-to-chew foods served in appropriate sizes and textures. Oats are a great option for baby’s first food, as it offers iron and healthy fats to feed those growing brains and bodies.

What’s the best type of oats for BLW overnight oats?

I prefer to use rolled oats instead of steel-cut oats because they are naturally softer. You can also use quick oats, which will yield a bit of a softer texture.

Should overnight oats be served warm or cold?

You can serve them straight out of the fridge, at room temperature or warm! They’re really flexible and taste great served up in a variety of ways.

Storage Guidelines

  • Store your baby overnight oats in an airtight container, like a mason jar. Keep your jars of overnight oats in the fridge. Give them at least 8-12 hours to soften up.
  • For the cook method, heat the oats in the microwave or in a pan on the stove until fully warmed. The jars typically last 3-4 days in the fridge.

Serving Suggestions

You can top your baby’s overnight oats with a variety of different fruits and toppings!

For baby led weaning, chop soft fresh fruit into very small pieces to reduce any potential choking hazard. As your baby gets older and more comfortable, cut fruits into bite-sized pieces on the side to self feed.

For additional protein, drizzle on a bit of natural peanut butter or almond butter, or serve your baby some yogurt, fluffy scrambled eggs or this baby frittata recipe along with the oats.

A close up of BLW overnight oats in a bowl topped with three banana slices.

Recipe Variations

  • Add peanut butter: It’s really important to introduce common food allergens early on and peanut butter tastes amazing in this overnight oats recipe.
  • Change the milk: Instead of cow’s milk, feel free to use a plant-based milk such as soy milk or coconut milk or even breast milk if your baby is still nursing.
  • Blend it up: For a smoother texture, blend the oats in a food processor or use baby oatmeal.
  • Add in purees: For extra fibre and flavor, mix in baby mango puree, unsweetened applesauce, mashed sweet potato, or other pureed fruits and veggies.
  • Gluten-free: Choose certified gluten-free oats or consider trying quinoa flakes instead.

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BLW overnight oats in a pink bowl next to a spoon and banana slices.
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5 from 2 votes

BLW Overnight Oats

Created by Elysia
Servings: 2 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
These BLW overnight oats are the perfect first food for your baby! Plus, they're easy to prep in advance, so you can have a ready-to-go healthy breakfast on hand for your little one at any time. So convenient for busy mornings! {Gluten-Free}

Ingredients
 

  • 1 small overripe banana
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
  • Pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium sized bowl, mash the banana until mostly smooth. Add in the oats, milk, chia seeds and cinnamon, if using. Stir until combined.
  • Place in the fridge and allow the mixture to sit for at least 8 hours to soften the oats and allow mixture to thicken. Give it a good stir right before serving. Serve cold or warm.

Notes

  • For best results, use an overripe banana for this recipe as it will provide the best flavour and texture for mashing.
  • Be sure to allow the overnight oats mixture to sit for a sufficient amount of time. The oats need time to soften so that they’re perfectly soft for baby. I recommend at least 8 hours in the fridge.
  • You can either pre-load a spoon and allow baby to feed him/herself, or babies can also eat the mixture with their hands. Be forewarned – it can get messy!

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg
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