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Creamy Sweet Potato and Pear Toddler Porridge
Original recipe: 4 servings · Prep: 5 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 25 min
By TinyTummyTreats Editorial TeamPublished Apr 10, 2026 | Updated Oct 3, 2026
International
25 mins
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Sweet potato, pear and rolled oats simmer together until tender. Stir in oat milk, cinnamon and flaxseed, then mash and adjust the consistency as described in the method.
Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
International
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 1 medium (about 200g) Sweet potato
- 1 ripe medium Pear
- 40 g (about ½ cup) Rolled oats
- 400 ml (about 1 2/3 cups) Water
- 120 ml (½ cup) Unsweetened oat milk
- ¼ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup, optional
Instructions
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Wash, peel, and dice the sweet potato into small pieces for quicker cooking and an ideal soft texture for toddlers.
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Peel, core, and chop the pear into small, evenly sized chunks to blend smoothly with other ingredients.
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In a medium saucepan, combine diced sweet potato, chopped pear, rolled oats, and water.
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Bring mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and cover with a lid.
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Simmer gently for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potato is very tender and oats are fully cooked.
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Remove from heat. Stir in unsweetened oat milk, ground cinnamon, ground flaxseed, and maple syrup if using, for added nutrition and flavor.
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Mash gently using a spoon or small whisk until porridge reaches a smooth, creamy consistency. Add more oat milk or water to adjust thickness preferred for your toddler.
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Allow porridge to cool to a safe serving temperature to prevent burns.
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Serve warm. Cool promptly in small portions and refrigerate within 1–2 hours. Use within 2 days. Reheat only once until steaming throughout, then cool to a suitable serving temperature. Discard food left on the child’s plate.
More porridge and oat breakfasts
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When should I add the oat milk?
- Stir it in after the sweet potato, pear and oats have simmered until tender.
- How can I adjust the porridge consistency?
- Mash the cooked mixture and add a little more oat milk or water as described in the method.
Storage
Cool promptly in small portions and refrigerate within 1–2 hours. Use within 2 days. Reheat only once until steaming throughout, then cool to a suitable serving temperature. Discard food left on the child’s plate.
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