Once the grains have been ground down into a powder, you then cook the powder in a saucepan on the stovetop. The grains must be cooked because they are still in their raw state. Commercial baby cereal grains have been pre-cooked and dehydrated which is why you need only add water to make a cereal. The ground grains may be stored in a cool dry place for up to 3 months; for longer storage, keep the ground grains in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Easy Brown Rice Baby Cereal
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup ground brown rice
- 1 cup water
Instructions:
Step 1: In a small sauce pan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
Step 2: Stir in the ground brown rice and whisk.
Step 3: Whisk the rice until a cereal consistency is reached then remove the pan from the stovetop.
Step 4: Take out the desired amount required to feed baby and allow to cool.
Step 5: Store remaining cereal in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze in small portions for later use.
Mix-In Cereal Ideas:
- applesauce
- pears
- peaches
- bananas
- sweet potatoes
- squash
