Easy Oat Pudding

Simple and creamy, this oat pudding is a comforting bowl of goodness that can be customized with your favorite toppings. It’s easy to make and the perfect healthy breakfast to share with kids.

Oat Pudding

A warm bowl of oatmeal is truly a breakfast superstar that’s both hearty and downright delicious. We enjoy some variation of this baby oatmeal on most mornings.

Now, if you are looking to shake up your oatmeal game, you totally need to try this banana overnight oats or this oat pudding!

It’s like oatmeal’s fancy cousin – oats luxuriously cooked until they reach a velvety, pudding-like consistency.

It’s like dessert for breakfast or breakfast for dessert. Sweeten it up with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, toss in some fresh fruit for texture, add a drizzle of peanut butter or nut butter…unleash your creativity!

This oatmeal pudding truly is the breakfast equivalent of a cozy hug, wrapping you in a blanket of nourishment and delight!

Looking for more? Here’s the ultimate collection of make ahead breakfasts for babies and kids.

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Ingredients

• Oats – Rolled oats will work best.
• Milk – I recommend whole milk as the extra fat will result in a creamier pudding. Not to mention babies and toddlers need it for optimal brain development. But you can also use your favorite plant-based milk, if dairy-free. Here’s the ultimate guide to milk for toddlers.
• Ripe banana – this is optional but it will add natural sweetness, creaminess, and boost nutrition.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, add the oats and milk and bring to a gentle boil. Stir occasionally to prevent the oats from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
2. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes. The oats should be soft and have absorbed most of the milk.
3. Optional – add mashed banana. You can also add cinnamon and additional sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or date syrup.
4. Cool slightly and enjoy with your favorite toppings.

Serving Suggestions

You can serve the oat pudding warm or chilled, depending on your preference. Once you’ve cooked the oats, then comes the fun part!

Invite more fun and variety simply by rotating through these toppings:

• Fresh fruit (e.g. banana slices, fresh berries, mango)
• Dried fruit
• Nuts
• Hemp seeds, chia seeds, or flax seeds
• Peanut butter, almond butter, or any nut butter of choice
• Sunflower seed butter
• Granola (try this no added sugar granola)
• Flavored yogurt – like this strawberry yogurt, vanilla yogurt, blueberry yogurt, or mango yogurt
• Cereal for extra crunch
• Chocolate chips
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Coconut flakes
• Yogurt melts – The texture is similar to freeze-dried fruit and made with real fruit, beets or carrots, and yogurt. Use the code MIN5 for $5 off your order.
• Pure maple syrup or honey

Storing Oatmeal Pudding

Transfer leftovers into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to a week. I recommend cooking a bigger batch if serving to multiple people. Enjoy throughout the week with different toppings for variety.

To reheat, microwave briefly with a splash of milk to loosen up the pudding.

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