Rice Cereal with Banana

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons iron-fortified rice cereal
• 1/2 cup warm water or breast milk/formula
• 1/2 ripe banana

Method

1. 01

   Prepare iron-fortified rice cereal by mixing with warm water or breast milk/formula to desired consistency.

2. 02

   Peel the banana and mash it thoroughly with a fork until smooth with no lumps.

3. 03

   Stir the mashed banana into the prepared rice cereal.

4. 04

   Mix well and serve immediately at a lukewarm temperature.

How to offer

Serve warm or at room temperature. Adjust thickness by adding more liquid as needed.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Not recommended for freezing once mixed with banana.

Nutrition note

Rice should always be washed before cooking. The concentration of arsenic, a harmful metal found in the soil and used in the growing process, has been identified in more recent studies as a drawback to eating rice. Despite the fact that this more recent studies may frighten parents, bear in mind that it does not imply that rice is intrinsically unhealthy or must be completely avoided. A great source of carbs that will provide our bodies energy is rice. Generally speaking, compared to white rice, which has had the nutrient-rich bran coating removed during processing, brown rice contains more protein and important elements like B vitamins, copper, fiber, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus.

Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer