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6 months+ · Breakfast

Barley & Coconut

Barley & Coconut — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Difficulty
Easy
  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup pearl barley
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk

Method

  1. 01

    Rinse pearl barley under cold water.

  2. 02

    Combine barley with 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut milk in a saucepan.

  3. 03

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until barley is tender and creamy.

  4. 04

    Remove from heat, stir well, and allow to cool slightly. Add more coconut milk or water if needed to reach desired consistency. Serve warm.

Gallery

Barley & Coconut — photo 1
Barley & Coconut — photo 2

How to offer

Serve warm. Coconut milk adds healthy fats and a gentle tropical flavour to the barley porridge.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 1 month.

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