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Soft Baked Banana Oatmeal Bars for Baby and Toddler

soft baked oatmeal bar with a banana slice on top stacked on more oatmeal bars.

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Somewhere between baked oatmeal and a granola bar, these soft baked banana oatmeal bars with no added sugar are a perfect make ahead snack for babies and toddlers. You'll love how easy they are to make and that they're made with only healthy ingredients! (gluten-free)

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup very ripe banana, mashed (1 large or 2 small)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp unrefined coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup quick oats, certified gluten free if necessary

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan (about 9 x 5 inch) with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the banana and measure out 3/4 cup.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the banana, egg, melted coconut oil and vanilla.
  4. Stir in the oats. 
  5. Press the mixture into the prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 16-20 minutes, or until set. 
  7. Allow the oats to cool in the pan before removing. Once cooled, use the parchment to lift the baked oats out of the pan and cut into 6 bars. 

Notes

  • Store baked oatmeal bars in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • You can swap the coconut oil for melted butter or avocado oil.
  • Feel free to add a pinch of cinnamon or salt. 
  • For older kiddos, feel free to stir in mini chocolate chips, raisins, or chopped nuts.
  • The recipe can be doubled and baked in an 8 or 9 inch square baking dish.