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Pumpkin and Chickpea Porridge with Flaxseed

By TinyTummyTreats Editorial TeamPublished Apr 13, 2026 | Updated Oct 25, 2026
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Pumpkin, chickpeas and oats simmered and blended into porridge, finished with flaxseed, applesauce and cinnamon.

Pumpkin and Chickpea Porridge with Flaxseed
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Servings 4
Difficulty easy
Cuisine International

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Servings4
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Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 200 grams Pumpkin, peeled and diced
  • 150 grams Cooked chickpeas (rinsed if canned)
  • 300 ml Water or mild vegetable broth (low sodium)
  • 1 tablespoon Ground flaxseed
  • 40 grams Rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons Natural unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon powder
  • 1 teaspoon Olive oil or avocado oil
Iron Enriched Pumpkin Chickpea Porridge Flaxseed ingredients image for TinyTummyTreats
Iron Enriched Pumpkin Chickpea Porridge Flaxseed ingredients image for TinyTummyTreats

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine diced pumpkin, cooked chickpeas, rolled oats, and water or low-sodium vegetable broth.
  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to simmer.
  3. Simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pumpkin is very soft and oats are tender.
  4. Remove from heat. Blend carefully into a spoonable porridge using an immersion blender, following the equipment instructions for hot food.
  5. Stir in ground flaxseed, natural unsweetened applesauce, cinnamon powder, and olive or avocado oil. Mix thoroughly to combine.
  6. Allow the porridge to cool before serving.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers promptly in covered shallow containers for up to 2 days. Reheat until hot throughout.
Iron Enriched Pumpkin Chickpea Porridge Flaxseed process image for TinyTummyTreats
Iron Enriched Pumpkin Chickpea Porridge Flaxseed process image for TinyTummyTreats

Timing

Allow for preparation, bringing to a boil, simmering until pumpkin and oats are fully tender, blending and cooling.

Recipe notes

This recipe does not establish suitability for a particular age, allergy or eating ability. Formula-changing ingredient substitutions have not been validated.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers promptly in covered shallow containers for up to 2 days. Reheat until hot throughout.

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