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If you have a bar obsessed toddler like I do, you need to make these strawberry banana oat bars!
I feel like all toddler end up with a safe “shape” of food. Muffins, pancakes, waffles, bars, etc. My son is allll about bars (muffins probably in close second), so these were a win for him. Expect to see a lot more bars from me because we flyyyyy through them!
You can also use a different size pan, like an 8×8 and you’ll yield more but thinner bars (cook for less time! prob like 20 mins or so)
BABY LED WEANING
This would be a great recipe to serve babies starting at 6 months, once they’ve been safely introduced to the allergens in the recipe. For younger babies, typically it’s best to serve bigger pieces since those are easier for them to hold. Once they develop the pincer grasp (pointer and thumb pinching together), then you can start to give them smaller pieces.
For information on how to safely serve foods to babies depending on their age (plus so much more), I recommend Solid Starts. The app is free and has tons of information!
ALLERGENS
This recipe has eggs and gluten (use GF oats if needed).
If you’d like to try it with an egg replacer, this one available online at Target. This post highlights other ideas for egg substitutes in recipes.
STORAGE
I stored these in the fridge for 3-4 days, then transferred to the freezer. They can stay in the freezer for 2-3 months.
To freeze I would line a baking sheet with foil or parchment then lay in a single layer and place in the freezer. Once frozen (give it a few hours) you can transfer to another container. This way they are individually frozen rather than all stuck together in one huge block!
TOOLS USED/RECOMMENDED
Loaf pan – I have this one (and a TON of bakeware from this brand. So high quality!!)
Parchment paper – I buy precut online because I find dealing with a roll of parchment to be the most annoying thing and it’s just so much easier to have it cut for you! Comes in a variety of sizes. Pro tip – crumple up before lining your pan and it will stay in there much better.
Masher – I like this one because it doesn’t get stuck in the drawer!
More easy and delicious recipes for your little one found here!
Strawberry Banana Oat Bars
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup strawberries 5-6 medium strawberries
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish (loaf pan) with parchment paper, or grease the baking dish
- In a bowl, mash the banana and strawberries together.
- Add in the applesauce, oats, and egg. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it as evenly as you can.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the bars are golden brown and set in the middle.
- Let the bars cool before cutting into squares or bars.
I hope this is a hit. Comment below and let me know what your toddler thinks!
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