Easy Oat Bars

This recipe is for 8 month baby & up

Yum, yum, yum! These Easy Oat Bars are probably one of the best snacks you can prepare for your children. They are so simple, made with just 3 ingredients, minimal work, and always come out soft and tasty. These homemade bars are soft, chewy, and just the right consistency for little ones developing their eating skills, making them perfect for baby-led weaning (BLW) or as a convenient snack for older toddlers. Their shape are excellent for little hands to grasp, promoting self-feeding and fine motor skills. What’s great about these, is that they are very versatile, they can be adjusted to yours and your child’s liking. You can swap out the peanut butter to any nut or seed butter you prefer, and you can add on strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or chocolate chips for older kids.

The oats provide a great source of fiber, aiding in digestion and keeping your little one full and satisfied. These bars are also rich in essential vitamins and minerals, depending on the added ingredients, such as iron, potassium, and healthy fats.

Easy to make and store, oat bars are perfect for on-the-go snacking, breakfast, or even a quick dessert. They are soft enough for babies to chew easily, yet sturdy enough to hold their shape, making them an ideal, nutritious treat for your growing child. Great for picky toddlers, or an after school snack. Put them in your kids lunchbox as a filler or a yummy travel snack. Whether served as breakfast, a snack, or a quick energy boost, these homemade oat bars are a perfect choice for parents seeking a healthy, no mess food option that both babies and toddlers will enjoy.

Substitutions:

Bananas- Can be substituted with another sweet fruit like apple puree or pear puree

Peanut Butter- Can be substituted with any nut or seed butter of your choice, for example sunflower butter, almond butter, etc.

Instant oats- I don’t recommend swapping the oats out in this recipe

What you need:

An 8×8 or 9×9 square baking dish 

If you enjoyed this, here are a few more recipes you should check out:

ABC Oat Bars

Apple Banana Baked Oats 

Peanut Butter Banana Blondies 

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Easy Oat Bars

Author: Eating With Zion

Ingredients

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• 2 bananas
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 cup instant oats

Directions

1. Mash bananas in a bowl
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1. Add peanut butter and oats and mix At this point you can add whatever toppings you'd like or leave as is
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1. Bake on 350 F for 20 min
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