Strawberry Banana Bars (Nut-Free)
July 7, 2025
under 20 minutes
super easy
8 bars
Strawberry Banana Bars (Nut-Free), School-Safe & Kid-Approved 🍓🍌
Looking for an easy, allergen-friendly snack that’s perfect for little hands and school lunches? These Strawberry Banana Bars are safe for babies 9 months & up, soft-baked, naturally sweetened, and made with just 4 simple ingredients: ripe bananas, freeze-dried strawberries, oats, and coconut oil. They’re nut-free, making them a fantastic option for babies, toddlers, and kids—especially those in nut-free daycare or school settings.
Whether you’re prepping for a busy week or just want a wholesome snack that doesn’t rely on processed ingredients, these bars are a must-try. They come together in one bowl, take just minutes to prepare, and are soft enough for baby-led weaning (BLW) or lunchboxes on the go.
Why Parents Love These Bars:
These strawberry banana bars (nut-free) check all the boxes:
Nut-free and allergen-friendly – These bars are safe for schools, playdates, and sensitive little ones. They are vegan, nut-free, dairy-free, egg-free and if made with gluten-free oats, gluten-free.
Soft and chewy – Easy for babies and toddlers to eat
Naturally sweet – No added sugars, thanks to ripe bananas
One-bowl prep – Minimal cleanup and effort
Great for batch baking – Freeze or store for later!
Serving Suggestions:
6–8 months+: Serve as a baby-friendly snack. Great for little ones doing baby-led weaning (BLW), cut into finger-size strips.
Toddlers: Great for self-feeding, snack time, or packed in a lunchbox.
Older kids: Serve as a healthy snack. You can also crumble it into yogurt or serve it as a healthy breakfast bite.
Storage Tips:
Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.
Freezer: Freeze sliced bars in a single layer, then store in a container or zip-top bag for up to 2 months. Defrost as needed.
What You Need:
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Ingredients
Adjust Servings
| 2 ripe bananas the more ripe the sweeter | |
| 2 tbsp melted coconut oil | |
| 1 1/4 cups instant or rolled oats | |
| 1/4 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries |
Directions
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Notes
6 Comments
- Eating With Zion
You can use fresh, but the amount of oats will need to be adjusted, I recommend adding 2-3 tbsp more of oats. They also won’t last as long, 2-3 days in fridge.
- Ashley
My little one devoured these! Thank you for this recipe!
- Eating With Zion
Ah yay! I love hearing that, thank you for sharing with me!
- Lori
Can I dehydrate the strawberries instead of freeze drying them?
- Eating With Zion
yes it will work the same
Does it have to be freeze dried strawberries? What other substitutes can i use?