Soft Baked Oatmeal Bars for Baby and Toddler Recipe
These 4-ingredient, soft baked oatmeal bars with almond butter and banana are the perfect easy, healthy snack or breakfast for babies and toddlers! Made with just 4 simple pantry ingredients and no added sugar, they can be whipped up in one bowl and stashed in the fridge for the week. (gluten-free, vegan)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 bars 1x
- Category: snack, breakfast
- Method: baked
- Cuisine: baby/toddler
Ingredients
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- 2 medium very ripe (brown) bananas, heaping 3/4 cup mashed
- 1/4 cup natural runny almond butter
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
- Optional mix-ins: chocolate chips, raisins, blueberries, etc.
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan or other small baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mash the banana well. Add to a bowl with the almond butter and vanilla.
- Add the oats, salt (if using) and any mix-ins. Stir to combine.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 16-20 minutes, or until the center is set.
- All the oatmeal to cool completely before removing from the pan and cutting into bars.
Notes
- Store oatmeal bars in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Using a little over 3/4 cup banana will give you a more solid bar. If you want a more squishy oatmeal texture, use a full cup of mashed banana.
- Using the right oats is important for the texture of these bars. Make sure to use quick oats, not rolled oats. Make sure to buy certified gluten-free if necessary.
- Be sure to let the oatmeal cool completely before cutting so that you get neat bars.
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